2013 Aboriginal Economic Leadership Summit

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1 Osoyoos June 25 th - 27 th At the osoyoos Indian band s spectacular NK MIP Resort in British Columbia Host - Chief Clarence Louie CEO, Osoyoos Indian Band We welcome you to the territory of the Okanagan Nation. We are very excited at the response to the. We anticipate many positive outcomes from this Event. Make sure you sample our award winning wine while you re here with us and be sure to buy some gifts for friends and family from our local artists and carvers.

2 WELCOME to the Osoyoos June 25 th - 27 th This summit is unique in design with a focus on Best Practices and examples of successful Aboriginal businesses from across Canada, as well as offering practical advice on how to succeed in business. It s great to be returning to the Osoyoos Indian Band s NK MIP Resort and group rates have been negotiated for accommodation at this spectacular venue. As your summit Coordinators our roles are to ensure you get the utmost value from your time with us. We will be on site from June 24th - 28th and can be reached at any time by calling Toll Free We have assembled a fantastic line-up of presenters for this event. We re bringing in some of Canada s most successful Aboriginal business leaders to share their success stories. Make sure you use all of the networking breaks to your advantage and stop by the hospitality events being hosted by Aboriginal Marketplace Magazine and 2G Group Our hotel partner, Spirit Ridge, will be happy to assist you with your accommodation, just see the concierge at the front desk if you have any questions. Rochelle Saddleman and Geoff Greenwell

3 june 25 th Delegate Registration and continental breakfast from 7:15am 8:30am 8:30-8:50am Welcome Prayer & Address Modesta Betterton Osoyoos Indian Band Elder Chief Clarence Louie CEO, Osoyoos Indian Band Development Corporation 8:50-9:00am overview from the Co-facilitators Dion Arnouse President, 2 Badgers Consulting Inc. Keith Henry President, BC Métis Federation 9:00-10:00am The Potential for Increased Aboriginal Ownership of Independent Power Projects in Canada The panelists will discuss examples of existing, successful Aboriginal owned energy projects as well as the potential to increase the amount of Aboriginal owned energy projects across Canada Ron Monk Energy & Mining Sector Leader, Embark Engineering Paul Kariya Executive Director, Clean Energy BC Cole Rheaume Director, Koho Power Page 3

4 june 25 th 10:00-10:30am Best Practices - The NK MIP Story Chris Bower will explain the 25 year journey the Osoyoos Indian Band took to become one of Canada s most financially successful Aboriginal communities Chris Bower General Manager, NK MIP Resort 10:30am - 11:15am - Nutrition and Networking Break 11:15 - Noon Business Pitch T.E. Wealth Aboriginal Services will provide an overview of the consulting services they offer in the areas of investment advisory, financial education, and communication to Aboriginal communities Ismo Heikkila National Director, Financial Education & Communication Aboriginal Services Noon - 12:45pm - Buffet Lunch and Networking Break Enjoy the sumptuous fare of the Okanagan 12:45 1:30pm Keynote Address 25 years of leading from the front, what it takes to be an economic leader Chief Clarence Louie CEO, Osoyoos Indian Band Development Corporation Page 4

5 june 25 th 1:30-2:45pm The Potential for Aboriginal Procurement and Joint Ventures in the Pipeline Industry The presenters will discuss the financial, legal and logistical considerations of Aboriginal pipeline and transmission line procurement and joint ventures Merle Alexander Partner, Gowlings LLP George Hemeon Senior Aboriginal Advisor, Transcanada 2:45 3:30pm Nutrition and Networking Break 3:30-4:45pm The Mechanics of Syndicated Borrowing and Leveraging New Revenue Streams for Investment in Major Projects & Community Infrastructure Financing Moderated Panel Moderator: Neil Philcox Partner, The Blended Capital Group Panelists: Frank Busch Director of Information & Marketing, First Nations Finance Authority Candace Dennis Director of Aboriginal Banking BC, BMO Stewart Anderson Manager of Aboriginal and Community Investment, Vancity Credit Union 2013 National Aboriginal Tourism Opportunities Conference Page 5

6 june 25 th 5:00-8:00pm Hospitality Event at the Desert Centre sponsored by BMO and MNP Live Music from gorge leach AGENDA june 26 th 7:30-8:30am Continental Breakfast 8:30-10:00am Best Practices Acquisition/Repatriation of Crown and Treaty Lands by First Nations and Métis Communities Michael Bonshor Leader Aboriginal Consulting, MNP Tumia Knott President, Seyem Qwantlen Business Group Dr. Bruce McIvor, Principal, First Peoples Law Amyn Lalji Partner, Miller Thomson LLP Keith Henry President, BC Métis Federation 10:00-10:45am First Nations Tax Immunity an update Max Faille is one of Canada s leading authorities on First Nations tax law, he will share the most current changes and government thinking on tax immunity Max Faille Partner, Gowlings LLP Page 6

7 june 26 th 10:45-11:15am Nutrition and Networking Break 11:15 - Noon Business Pitch APRIO Inc. APRIO Governance Information Software can help take your organization dramatically forward. APRIO Boardroom is a web-based software solution that supplies tools for contacts, meetings, and board management, as well as a document repository for audit, due diligence, finance and legal reviews Ian Warner, President & CEO, APRIO Noon - 12:45pm Buffet Lunch and Networking Break Enjoy more of the Okanagan s sumptuous fare 12:45-1:15pm Keynote Address (Appearing by Video Link) How to Raise Private Capital from the Global Markets Paul Clements-Hunt Founder & CEO, The Blended Capital Group 1:15-2:30pm How to Create Profitable, Sustainable Businesses in Aboriginal Communities Six of Canada s most successful Aboriginal business leaders will share their stories and take questions from the audience Brenda BaptistE CAO, Tsleil-Waututh Nation Chief Terrance Paul Membertou First Nation Chief Ian Campbell Squamish Nation Chief Darcy Bear Whitecap Dakota First Nation Darrell Beaulieu President and CEO, Denendeh Investment Incorporated. Rodney Hester Director of Government Services, Grand Council of the Crees 2013 National Aboriginal Tourism Opportunities Conference Osoyoos June 25 Osoyoos April 3rd th 27 and th 4th Page 7

8 june 26 th 2:30-3:15pm Nutrition and Networking Break 3:15-4:30pm How to Create Profitable, Sustainable Businesses in Aboriginal Communities continued.. 6:30 - Midnight Banquet Dinner with Comedian Ryan McMahon Comedian RYAN MCMAHON Page 8

9 june 27 th 9:00-11:00am Charity Golf Tournament at Sonora Dunes Noon - 4:00pm Wine Tour of the Southern Okanagan Valley We thank you for attending and supporting the and we hope you made your visit with us productive and profitable. Safe Travels! Page 9