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Our 2025 Emcee's, Moderators, Panelists & Keynotes...
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EMCEES
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
MODERATORS
Nicole Baker
Panel: Major Projects-Beyond the 10% • “How Industry can better support Indigenous entrepreneurial service providers of our communities”
Candice Robertson-Shattler
Panel: Finding the Right Balance • “Revisiting the Impact Benefit Agreements (IBA’S) and developing a plan forward”
Ryan St. Germaine
Panel: Indigenous Tech • “Securing Community Intellectual Sovereignty & Network Accessibility”
Philip Ducharme
Panel: The Chiefs’ Table • "Indigenous Procurement”
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Melissa Gladue
Panel: Sneak Up • “The Power of Strategic Planning & Fostering Collaboration”
PANELISTS
Chief Roy Whitney
Panel: The Chiefs’ Table • "Indigenous Procurement”
Chief Tony Alexis
Panel: The Chiefs’ Table • "Indigenous Procurement”
Chief Shawn Longman
Panel: The Chiefs’ Table • "Indigenous Procurement”
Chief Kelsey Jacko
Panel: The Chiefs’ Table • "Indigenous Procurement”
Chief Sheldon Sunshine
Panel: Indigenous & Industry Engagement • “Reciprocal Fears”
Ted Bauer
Panel: Major Projects-Beyond the 10% • “How Industry can better support Indigenous entrepreneurial service providers of our communities”
Jeremy Thompson
Panel: Major Projects-Beyond the 10% • “How Industry can better support Indigenous entrepreneurial service providers of our communities”
Jacob Handel
Panel: Major Projects-Beyond the 10% • “How Industry can better support Indigenous entrepreneurial service providers of our communities”
Jeff Chase
Panel: Major Projects-Beyond the 10% • “How Industry can better support Indigenous entrepreneurial service providers of our communities”
Cameron Alexis
Panel: Finding the Right Balance • “Revisiting the Impact Benefit Agreements (IBA’S) & developing a plan forward”
Josef W. Hocher
Panel: Finding the Right Balance • “Revisiting the Impact Benefit Agreements (IBA’S) & developing a plan forward”
Steve Stark
Panel: Finding the Right Balance • “Revisiting the Impact Benefit Agreements (IBA’S) & developing a plan forward”
Dean Montgomery
Panel: Finding the Right Balance • “Revisiting the Impact Benefit Agreements (IBA’S) & developing a plan forward”
Michelle Okere
Panel: Sneak Up • “The Power of Strategic Planning & Fostering Collaboration”
Devin Gambler
Panel: Sneak Up • “The Power of Strategic Planning & Fostering Collaboration”
Colby L. Delorme
Panel: Sneak Up • “The Power of Strategic Planning & Fostering Collaboration”
Nella Sajlovic
Panel: Sneak Up • “The Power of Strategic Planning & Fostering Collaboration”
Angie Saltman
Panel: Indigenous Tech • “Securing Community Intellectual Sovereignty & Network Accessibility”
Darion Ducharme
Panel: Indigenous Tech • “Securing Community Intellectual Sovereignty & Network Accessibility”
Jon Harrison
Panel: Indigenous Tech • “Securing Community Intellectual Sovereignty & Network Accessibility”
Andrew Karesa
Panel: Indigenous Tech • “Securing Community Intellectual Sovereignty & Network Accessibility”
Nyden Iron-Nighttraveller
Panel: Idling No More • “Indigenous Communities in the Trades”
Michael LaRocque
Panel: Idling No More • “Indigenous Communities in the Trades”
GALA PERFORMERS
Kendel Potskin
Executive Director | IEEGA
Board Member | AFOA Alberta
Traditional Métis Dancer, Entrepreneur, and Indigenous Cultural Advisor
Buffy Handel
Founder & Director | Aboriginal School of Dance
Traditional Dancer, Entrepreneur, Public Speaker and Cultural Advocate
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EAGLE & BUFFALO SPONSORS
FLUOR CORPORATION
EAGLE SPONSOR
Fluor Corporation is a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction services, delivering complex projects across diverse industries.
EAGLE SPONSOR
Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a Canadian company that operates transportation and storage infrastructure delivering oil and natural gas to and from parts of Western Canada.
BUFFALO SPONSOR
Edmonton Global is a foreign direct investment and international business development agency representing 14 municipalities, dedicated to transforming and growing the economy of the Edmonton Region.
BUFFALO SPONSOR
The City of Edmonton supports community-led events and initiatives that foster inclusivity, culture, and local engagement across the Edmonton region.
