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A B O R I G I N A L M A R K E T P L A C E . C O M

TH THAPRIL 10 – 12 2018NATIONAL ABORIGINAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCECOLLABORATING FOR SUCCESS

JIM CICCONE CIVIC CENTRE, PRINCE RUPERT

2018 NABOC PRINCE RUPERT

CONFERENCE AGENDA

NABOC Prince Rupert 2018 T H T HAPRIL 10 – 12 2018, JIM CICCONE CIVIC CENTRE

WELCOME TO 2018NABOC - PRINCE RUPERT

The National Aboriginal Business

Opportunities Conference (NABOC) is

unique in design with a focus on

creating a comfortable and supportive

venue for collaboration between

Aboriginal and Private Sector business

groups. The plenary sessions will update

everyone on the various major projects

in the region and also showcase

successful private sector / Aboriginal

business ventures as case studies and

examples for others to follow.

As your conference organizer my role is

to ensure you get the utmost value from

your time with us. Our staff will be on-site

from April 9th – April 13th and I can be

reached at any time by calling Toll-Free

866 284-8322, Texting 250 878-9908 or

emailing [email protected]

We have assembled a fantastic line-up

of presenters for the 2018 NABOC

Prince Rupert event which has a major

focus on projects in the port, training

and employment opportunities, business

partnerships with regional First Nations

and learning how to reach international

markets . Make sure you use all of the

networking breaks to your advantage and

be sure to bring plenty of business cards

along with you.

Our hotel partners will be happy to assist

you with your accommodations, just see

the concierges at the front desks if you

have any questions.

As always we really appreciate the Coast

Tsimshian allowing us into their territory

and supporting the event, and we all look

forward to hosting you at the 2018

National Aboriginal Business

Opportunities Conference in Prince

Rupert, BC.

Thank you,

CEO, 2G Group

Geoff Greenwel l

SPONSORS


Major Sponsors

Mayor John Helin Sponsor

Aboriginal Builders Ltd.Capacity

Chief Harold Leighton Sponsor

Banquet Wine Sponsor Banquet Dinner Sponsor

RIDLEY TERMINALS INC.

SPONSORS


Conference BusSponsor

Welcome ReceptionSponsor

Hospitality SponsorsHospitality Sponsors

Refreshment Break Sponsors

Lanyard Sponsor

Media Sponsor Golf Sponsor

CANADAMTS

EXHIBITORS


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6:00 - 9:00PM

WELCOME RECEPTION ANDEALY BIRD REGISTRATION

THAPRIL 10

Delegate Registration and Welcome Reception (at the Crest Hotel)Sponsored by

1NABOC Prince Rupert 2018 T H T HAPRIL 10 – 12 2018, JIM CICCONE CIVIC CENTRE

7:30 - 8:30AM

CONFERENCE DAY 1

THAPRIL 11

Continental Breakfast, Delegate Registration and Tradeshow Opens(at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre)

Opening Prayer, Welcome Ceremony (at the Lester Centre Theatre) Chief Harold Leighton, Mayor John Helin and Mayor Lee Brain

CHIEF HAROLD LEIGHTON

8:30 - 8:45AM


MAYORJOHN HELIN

MAYORLEE BRAIN

An Overview of the Aboriginal Economy - CFNR Network(at the Lester Centre Theatre)The CFNR Network Team will discuss the Regional Economy, and how Aboriginal people will contribute to the Economic growth opportunities in the Northwest Region of British Columbia.

9:00 - 9:45AM


CRYSTAL DONIOCFNR - Account Executive for the Bulkley Valley(Member of the Tahltan Nation)

RON BARTLETTCFNR - GSM (Member of Kitsumkalum First Nation)

MARY DENTONCFNR Account Executive (Member of Kitsumkalum First Nation)

Continued Expansion and Success (at the Lester Centre Theatre)The Port of Prince Rupert has become a huge economic driver for the entire Pacific Northwest region. This presentation will discuss current operations, activities and plans for the future.

Presenter Ken Veldman - Prince Rupert Port Authority

9:45 - 10:30AM

KEN VELDMANDirector, Public Affairs Prince Rupert Port Authority

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NOON - 12:45PM Buffet Lunch and Networking Break – Enjoy the sumptuous fare of the North Coast (at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre)


Introducing the Export Navigator Pilot(at the Lester Centre Theatre) The Export Navigator pilot offers access to community-based export specialists who can provide a personalized, step-by-step approach to exporting and help connect your business to the appropriate market information, export programs, financial services, and business development experts at every stage of the process. Export Navigator is open to growth-oriented small and medium-sized businesses within the six regional communities, including the Pacific Northwest, the Cariboo, Central Vancouver Island, Comox Valley, North Okanagan and Kootenay Boundary. In the Pacific Northwest, these services are administered in partnership with Community Future Pacific Northwest based in Prince Rupert.

10:30 - 11:15AM

11:15 - NOON Nutrition, Networking Break and Tradeshow Visit at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre sponsored by

ALLISON BOULTONProgram Manager, Export Navigator


Keynote Lunch Speakers (at the Lester Centre Theatre)

Love, Legacy, Re-imagining Greatness - A Sneak Peek of Live Different's 2017/2018 Motivational Presentation

Live Different is a registered Canadian charity, founded in 2000, it now offers its programs internationally. The team members are all passionate about empowering young people who are struggling and helping them make their lives better. Since inception, the Live Different team has presented youth empowerment workshops to over 1.3 million students around the world. They also have a humanitarian aid program and have helped build over 400 homes and schools in countries where they were desperately needed.

Presenters:Tirrell Thomas: Hip-Artist and Road Team Intern, Live DifferentTrisha North: Indigenous Road Team Leader, Live Different

12:45 - 1:15PM

TIRRELL THOMASHip-Artist and Road Team Intern,Live Different

TRISHA NORTHIndigenous Road Team Leader,Live Different

Tirrell Thomas, Trisha North and Live Different's Indigenous team will be performing a 30 minute “sneak peek” version of their 1-hour motivational presentation that has been having an incredible impact in Indigenous communities as they travel across Canada. Their 2017/18 presentation theme, focusing on the value of living a life of compassion, is titled "Love Legacy: Re-imagining Greatness".

Tirrell is a talented Indigenous hip-hop artist and speaker, with a powerful story of hope and change. Trisha North is the team leader (and also the daughter of northern Manitoba's Grand Chief Sheila North).

Enjoy this ½ hour of music, video, and story-telling from the Live Different team, and all NABOC delegates are invited to come see the full presentation along with local Prince Rupert schools on Thursday afternoon (April 12th) in the Lester Centre!


1:20 - 1:50PM

1:50 - 2:20PM

Best Practices – Creating and Supporting High Performing Communities (at the Lester Centre Theatre)

Technology Training in the use of Drones, GIS and Ipad data collection tools (at the Lester Centre Theatre)

DAVID MYERSCTO & Founding Partner, Ecora Engineering & Resource Group

David Myers is a GIS expert recognized by his colleagues and clients for finding efficient and effective solutions for supporting a wide range of project needs. Dave has been running large scale GIS analysis projects

since 1998 using Arc/Info, ArcGIS and other related software. From data acquisition, quality assurance,

mapping, modeling, analysis and data management Dave has a thorough understanding of GIS. Dave now

specializes in data management, advanced GIS analysis

and spatial modeling developing several related applications and tools including spatial location optimization models, forest merchantability models,

DEM analysis and patch size distribution models.

In addition to GIS, Dave has become proficient in timber supply analysis and reporting as well as

ecological mapping and reporting. Information management has become one of the leading

initiatives in GIS today and Dave has managed

several projects related to the management, storage and delivery of client data. In addition to Dave's strong technical skills he has proven to be an

exceptional project manager who ensures that all

projects are delivered on time and on budget and client satisfaction remains the top priority.

MANDI SELLERSCEO, Indigenous Community for Leadership & Development

In her 10 years of supporting First Nations communities in building their individual, Band office and leadership capacities, Mandi Sellers has experienced the challenges and triumphs of communities working through building internal business capacity that reflects their community values and strengths. Mandi believes community is at the heart of any successful business, and there is tight integration between the Community, its members and businesses each supporting the other.

When communities have stewardship of their lands and their people, human capabilities can grow to support their businesses through employment, career opportunities and youth engagement in education.

Communities become energized and grow their capacity

through contributions to infrastructure development such as roads, water and waste treatment, and agricultural development to sustain a healthy,

vibrant and engaged community.

Mandi Sellers is the CEO of the Indigenous Community for Leadership and Development, a joint venture between Com-Tech and Naut 'sa mawt Tribal Council. She will deconstruct a project where her team supported the development of numerous businesses within a rural community in an effort to

ignite community passion, boost economy and provide needed services to community members. She will review the success's, challenges and outcomes of this highly complicated initiative.


Crystal has been the Apprenticeship Advisor in Northwest BC with ITA for over four years, and is of Innu First Nations ancestry. She has an extensive career supporting tradespeople, including Woman in Trades Program Coordinator, Trades Career Counsellor, WorkBC Apprentice Supports Manager and now ITA Apprenticeship Advisor.

With the support of the ITA Team in Richmond and other Advisors around the province, Crystal has positively increased continuation and completion of trades credentials in the Northwest

by leading and working collaboratively with Indigenous employment and training teams, local employer and union sponsors, apprentices, training providers and emerging industries.

2:20 - 3:00PM Careers in the Trades for Indigenous Peoples (at the Lester Centre Theatre)

CRYSTAL BOUCHARDApprenticeship Advisor, ITA

Michael Cameron is the Director of Indigenous Initiatives. A Metis from Manitoba, Michael possesses

extensive college leadership and management experience, most recently in the role of Dean, Students, Indigenous & Community Development at Assiniboine Community College (ACC). While at ACC,

he led the development of an Indigenization Strategy for the college in support of implementing the United

Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Calls to Action of the Truth and

Reconciliation Commission.

Michael's leadership portfolio extends across three provinces, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. His

previous roles range from Program Manager of Continuing Studies for Industry, Trades and

Transportation at Red River College to Director of

Programs and Business Development at Parkland College. Michael believes in establishing strong partnerships as a key to removing barriers that lead to effective training models, including

community based training with Indigenous communities. Michael has lead successful

community based programs and has also been involved in program development to help

apprentices achieve their Red Seal Endorsement.

A former Band Administrator for the Lac La Croix First Nation in Northwestern Ontario, Michael is

now focused on helping build Indigenous communities through trades training and education.

Michael is currently completing a Masters in

Integrated Studies from Athabasca University.

MICHAEL CAMERONDirector of Indigenous Initiatives

In British Columbia, we have an incredible opportunity on the horizon for Indigenous peoples. Certified tradespeople are in high demand, and the provincial government and the Industry Training Authority (ITA) have made it a top priority to continually develop, enhance and promote initiatives aimed at supporting the entry of Indigenous peoples into these in-demand trades careers across the province.

This presentation will outline the details of ITA’s Indigenous Peoples in Trades Training initiative, a program that provides this equity-seeking group with support and access to opportunities in apprenticeships and careers in the trades. Other resources that are available to Indigenous peoples to help them get involved in the trades will also be highlighted. Lastly, the presentation will demonstrate examples of innovative initiatives underway across BC that are improving Indigenous people’s access to and participation in skilled trades training.

Indigenous peoples and communities across BC are encouraged to consider and promote the trades as a viable career option with enormous possibility. There are many supports available to Indigenous peoples who want to pursue a career in the skilled trades and lots of different ways to make it a reality—and ITA is here to help.


3:45 - 4:30PM

3:00 - 3:45PM Nutrition, Networking Break and Tradeshow Visit at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre sponsored by

5:00 - 8:00PM Hospitality Event by Sponsored by:

Network with other Delegates and enjoy the delicious food at the Crest Hotel

Community Updates from Coast Tsimshian Enterprises(at the Lester Centre Theatre)A panel of representatives from Metlakatla and Lax Kw'alaams will discuss progress being made in their communities and their joint-ventures.


7:30 - 8:30AM Continental Breakfast and Tradeshow Opens(at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre)

9:00 - NOON One-on-one Delegate Meetings and Tradeshow Visit Delegates are encouraged to arrange meetings with each other at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre to discuss business opportunities and potential partnerships.

CONFERENCE DAY 2

THAPRIL 12

9:30 - 1:00PM Charity Golf Tournament at Prince Rupert Golf Course (Golfers meet at the Pro-shop at 8:30am)


9:00 - 10:00AM

10:00 - NOON Harbour Tour – Visit the sites of proposed future projects aboard the MV Tsimshian Storm. Meet at the Metlakatla ferry Dock at 9:30am.

Culture Drives an Organization Through HR (at the North Coast Convention Centre)


10:00 - 11:00AM Presentation on Business Opportunities from the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops Indian Band)(at the North Coast Convention Centre)

11:00 - NOON Presentation on Business Opportunities from Gingolx Village Council (at the North Coast Convention Centre)

FLOYDE STEVENSSiitax Corporation

Gingolx is connected to transportation opportunities with land, air and water shipping potential. They have on their shores, a natural ice-free deep sea port, with upland potential for haul back opportunities. Ferries can access the community and the aerodrome is accessible by all sizes of seaplane. The Nisga'a Highway is paved and accessible year-round. The village has on its doorstep a 70 – 100 year supply of high grade granite rock, acid free and useful for high-rise construction, marine breakwaters and marine construction, kitchen counter-tops, monument stones and crushed rock for highway construction. The natural beauty of the territory also lends itself well to tourism opportunities.

COUNCILLOREAGLE CASIMIRTk'emlups te Secwepemc(Kamloops Indian Band)

COUNCILLORHOWARD CAMPBELLTk'emlups te Secwepemc(Kamloops Indian Band)


NOON - 1:00PM Buffet Lunch and Networking Break – Enjoy more of the sumptuous fare of the North Coast (at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre)

1:15 - 4:00PM One-on-one Delegate Meetings and Tradeshow Visit – Delegates are encouraged to arrange meetings with each other at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre to discuss business opportunities and potential partnerships

Come Experience a 1-Hour LIVE DIFFERENT Motivational Presentation! – NABOC delegates, Charles Hays Secondary School and Prince Rupert Middle are coming together for an inspiring hour of storytelling, music and videos. Live Different’s Indigenous team will be presenting. After speaking with many community leaders and educators in First Nations across Canada, we began looking at how Live Different, as one of Canada’s major youth development organizations, could provide more focused services for Indigenous youth and the challenges they face (eg. hopelessness, suicide, drug abuse, lack of positive role models, etc.). So, at the beginning of 2017, Live Different launched a new program for Indigenous youth and have supported dozens of communities across Canada with effective presentations, sharing circles, workshops, and more. Led by young Indigenous role models, this 1 and 2 day programming, using a strengths-based/positive youth development approach, has already garnered positive and exciting results within our partnering communities.

Presentation times @ Lester Centre of the Arts:1. 12:20 - 1:40PM - Charles Hays Secondary School2. 1:45 - 3:00PM - Prince Rupert Middle School

NABOC delegates have the option to attend either presentation.

Sponsored by

12:20 - 3:00PM


JOEL WEST BAND

Joel West Band: Back by popular demand after rocking the house in Rupert last year. Joel performs some classic rock & roll cover tunes that are guaranteed to get the crowd dancing!

6:30 - MIDNIGHT All Delegate Banquet Dinner at the NorthCoast Convention Centre with Live Music, Dancing, Drumming and Hoop Dancing

Sponsored by GRAHAM and LNB Construction

Alex Wells is a three time world hoop dance champion. He was brought up through cultural ceremonies to appreciate and respect First Nations dance and cultural traditions. Alex has been travelling across North America since he was a young child competing in First Nations dance competitions. He now works full-time teaching the cultural dances step by step to all ages as well as continuing to compete on the world circuit. Alex is excited to share his dances with our Coast Tsimshian hosts and the conference delegates.

ALEX WELLS


NOTES

Ÿ Great Networking Opportunities

Ÿ Meet with First Nations and Industry from all across Canada

Ÿ Excellent live entertainment and hospitality events

Ÿ The only conferences of their kind in North America

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A B O R I G I N A L M A R K E T P L A C E . C O M

CHIEF CLARENCE LOUIE

Host Chief Clarence Louie

invites you to the 10th

anniversary of NABOC

Osoyoos, Canada's most

popular Aboriginal/

private sector business

networking conference.

OSOYOOS2018 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE (NABOC)

Join us at NABOC for

Ÿ Winery Tour

Ÿ Golf Tournament

Ÿ Over 50 Partnership Opportunities on offer

Ÿ Meet First Nations from all across Canada

Ÿ Visit the Area 27 Racetrack

Ÿ Enjoy Fun Hospitality Events

Ÿ Enjoy Great Live Entertainment

Ÿ Fantastic Business Networking Opportunities

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