Panel D: “Achieving Self-Reliance through Economic Growth: Exploring Indigenous Community-Owned Business”

Community-owned businesses have much in common. All seek to generate revenues to benefit their communities and create jobs for their members; provide needed goods and services; honour cultural beliefs and traditions; and seek to promote economic self-determination.

Building on a report commissioned by NACCA in the Fall of 2021 that profiled seven community- owned businesses across the country, this panel will explore how these b usinesses are supporting the self-reliance of Indigenous communities across Canada.

Moderators & Panelists: Jim Bennett, Atli Chip Limited Partnership David Kobliski, Manager, Nelson House Development Corporation Sandy Wong, General Manager, Tale’awtxw Aboriginal Capital Company

Keynote

Deputy Governor Lawrence Schembri will speak about the Bank of Canada’s journey as it seeks how best to contribute to economic reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and promote their economic inclusion and prosperity.

Lawrence Schembri, Deputy Governor, Bank of Canada

Keynote                      

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario

Panel E: Indigenous Youth – Investing in the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Indigenous youth are the fastest growing demographic in Canada. Join this panel to hear directly from Indigenous youth business owners to learn about the types of support Indigenous youth are looking for to help them excel in business.

Moderator & Panelists: Holly Atjecoutay, Futurpreneur Canada

Angie Zachary, The Be•YOU•tee Bar Destinee Peter, Tangles Hair & Beauty Salon Mya Beaudry, Kokom Scrunchies