August 29th, 2024 | 4 to 7 p.m.
REMARKS from, Nadine El Saddi, Regional Manager, Inclusive Entrepreneurship Quebec & Atlantic, BDC, Lead Sponsor
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Indigenous to Indigenous: Strengthening the Indigenous Economy
Join us for an engaging and informative panel discussion as we hear from 3 Indigenous Business leaders. Jason Annahatak, Director of Business Development Department at Makivvik, President of Nunavik Investment Corporation, Robert Auclair, President, The Indigenous Consulting Group (ICG), and Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer, Former Grand Chief of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke; will discuss the innovative ways in which Indigenous business is growing and advancing, in a way that is strengthening the Indigenous economy. The panel discussion will conclude with an interactive Q&A session, where attendees will be able to seek insights, clarification, and practical advice from the panelists.
IN CONVERSATION with, Jason Annahatak, Director of Business Development Department at Makivvik, President of Nunavik Investment Corporation
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IN CONVERSATION with, Robert Auclair, President, The Indigenous Consulting Group (ICG)
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IN CONVERSATION with, Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer, Former Grand Chief, Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke
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Contributing Sponsors
Agenda – August 29th, 2024
| 4 p.m. | Registration begins (refreshments upon arrival) |
| 4:15 p.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks
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| 4:30 p.m. | In Conversation with
Interactive Q&A |
| 5 p.m. | Networking Resumes |
| 7 p.m. | Event Closes |
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
| Ticket Level | Cost | ||
| Complimentary Registration to ALL | FREE | ||
| Non-Members | FREE |
LOCATION
BDC Square (Head Office)
5, Place Ville-Marie, Ground Floor
Montreal, H3B 5E7.
Parking Information
Place Ville Marie has an underground paid parking lot.
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Entrance: Cathcart Street (corner of McGill College Avenue).
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The BDC reception area where the event will be hosted can be accessed from the underground parking lot.
