2:00 PM
Exhibitor Set-Up
All Certified Indigenous Businesses who have purchased a tradeshow booth are welcome to come and set it up between 2pm and 5pm and then join us for the pre-event reception at 5PM
5:00 PM
Pre-Event Reception
Join us for some light refreshments and networking.
Entertainment:
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Classic Roots DJ, Producer, and Performer
7:30-8:30 AM
Early Bird Breakfast
8:00 AM
Tradeshow and Networking Opens
9:30 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
10:00 AM
Certified Indigenous Business Panel
A panel discussion featuring Certified Indigenous Businesses sharing their successes and recommendations with regards to procurement opportunities within all supply chains of Canada and beyond. In addition, learn how innovation from Indigenous businesses is doing more than just fulfilling a contract requirement.
Moderator: Philip Ducharme
Panelist: Steven McCoy, David McIntyre, Dayna Pavich, Sarabeth Holden
11:00 AM
Tradeshow & Networking Break
12:00 PM
Lunch
12:45 PM
Lunch Entertainment
1:00 PM
Keynote Speaker
1:30 PM
Indigenous Procurement Champion Panel
A discussion with Supply Change’s Indigenous Procurement Champions on how they implement strategies and targets to increase Indigenous participation within their supply chains.
Moderator: Michael Fox
Panelists: Brad Boakes, Lindsay Swanson, AnnMarie Anderson, Alison Fernandes
2:30 PM
Tradeshow & Networking
3:45 PM
Discussion
Join us for an engaging discussion with Tabatha Bull and Minister Greg Rickford on the future of Indigenous procurement in Ontario. This session will explore the province’s commitment to increasing Indigenous participation in government procurement, and how policy is shaping economic reconciliation. Minister Rickford will share insights on current challenges, opportunities for growth, and the role of government in fostering meaningful partnerships with Indigenous businesses.
Panel
From Policy to Practice: Making Indigenous Procurement Work
CCIB CEO Tabatha Bull will host a one-on-one discussion with Minister Greg Rickford followed by a panel discussion on Indigenous procurement policy implementation in government.
Moderator: Natalie Adams, Supply Change Director, CCIB
Panelists: Hillary Kierstead, Director of Program Support, Policy and Strategy, City of Toronto
Clarice Dale, Policy Advisor, Indigenous Affairs Ontario
4:45 PM
Closing Remarks
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