ANNUAL FORUM
The Reality of Doing Business with First Nations
JOIN US FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL N2N TERRACE FORUM
OCTOBER 17, 18, 19, 2023!
Co-hosted by the Ts’msyen communities of Kitselas and Kitsumkalum, the conference will primarily take place at the Thornhill Community Centre with a special welcome event at Kitsumkalum. The second day will also feature workshops and tours to Kitselas Canyon, Kitsumkalum, the Nass Valley and down to Haisla Village. In addition, self guided activities are planned for the nearly 230 delegates in attendance to discover area restaurants, landmarks and boutiques. We looks forward to welcoming attendees from throughout Western Canada to Terrace this Fall.
Day 1: Tuesday, October 17th, 2023
Day 1: Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 (Thornhill Community Hall & Kitsumkalum Hall)
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Registration, Networking, Vendors & Beer Tasting (Thornhill Community Hall) - (free event)
- 5:00 am - 5:45 pm Travel to Kitsumkalum Hall for "Welcome Dinner" (Kitsumkalum Hall) - (ticketed event)
- 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm Cultural opening and welcome remarks
- 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Welcome Dinner & Fireside Chat (Kitsumkalum Hall) - (ticketed event)
- 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Nightcap @ Sherwood Brewery (free event)
- Photo Booth by RedBike Media - Aaron Whitfield
Day 2: Wednesday, October 18th, 2023
Day 2: Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 (Thornhill Community Hall)
- 8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration, Networking & Morning Coffee (ticketed event)
- 9:00 am - 9:45 am Cultural Opening & Welcome's
- 9:45 am to 10:45 am Keynote #1: Pierre Gratton, President & CEO The Mining Association of Canada (Topic: Opportunities Facing Canada's Mining Industry)
- 10:45 am to 11:00 am Coffee Break & Networking
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Panel Session #1: What’s going on around the North & Beyond
- 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Lunch & Networking
- 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tours, Workshops, Breakout Sessions, Vendors, Discover Downtown Terrace and more (ticketed events)
- 1:00 - 6:00 pm Individual Tours to Kitselas, Kitsumkalum, Haisla Nation, Nisg̱a’a Nation (ticketed event & limited seating)
- 2:00 - 4:00 pm Workshop #1: Honouring Our Truths, Reconciling Our Actions (Sunshine hotel) (ticketed event & limited seating)
- 2:00 - 4:00 pm Workshop #2: Adapting in an Economic Downturn (Sunshine hotel) (ticketed event & limited seating)
- 1:30 - 3:00 pm Breakout Session #1: All Things Energy - How Do We Plug In? Led by FNLNGA(Thornhill Hall) (Free Event)
- Economic Reconciliation: Closing the gap in economic outcomes
- Community Energy Needs: Sustainable energy for remote and rural communities
- Revenue Development: How differences between the Province and Federal Government push from behind
- 3:00 - 3:30 PM Coffee / Beer Break
- 3:30 - 5:00 pm Breakout Session #2: Indigenous Engagement with Maynard Angus (Thornhill Hall) (Free Event)
- What is the difference between the First Nation in BC and the rest of Canada?
- What are some things we need to consider before reaching out to the First Nations leaders?
- What business agreement should we consider with a potential First Nation partnership?
- Discover Downtown Terrace (throughout downtown)
- Business Line-up coming
- 1:00 - 6:00 pm Vendors (Thornhill Hall) (Free Event)
- 3:30 - 5:00 pm Breakout Session #2: Indigenous Engagement with Maynard Angus (Thornhill Hall) (Free Event)
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm VIP Social & Entertainment (free events)
- Photo Booth by RedBike Media - Aaron Whitfield
Day 3: Thursday, October 19th, 2023
Day 3: Thursday, October 19th, 2023 (Thornhill Community Hall)
- 8:00 am - 9:00 am Breakfast & Networking (ticketed event)
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am Panel Session #2: Building Economic Resilience
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am Guest Speaker #1: Challenges of the New Impact Assessment
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am Coffee Break & Networking
- 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Keynote #2: Todd Hirsch, Economist (Topic: Adapting to the modern economy)
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch & Networking
- 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Panel Session #3: Diversifying Businesses
- 1:45 pm - 2:15 pm Guest Speaker #2: tbd
- 2:10 pm - 2:30 pm Coffee Break & Networking
- 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Panel Session #4: BC’s Forestry Sector
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Closing Remarks
- 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Happy Hour & Book Signing with Todd Hirsch (free events)
- Photo Booth by RedBike Media - Aaron Whitfield
Keynote Speakers
Agenda Overview
