Indigenous Sponsorship Prospectus 2024

Introduction

Why Work With Us

Attendee Demographics

Get Involved

Past Participants

Benefits of Sponsorship

Speaker Hall of Fame

Upcoming Events

Testimonials

Sponsorship Prospectus Connecting Indigenous Community Partners

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS SERIES

Introduction

Why Work With Us

Attendee Demographics

Levels of Sponsorship

Past Participants

Benefits of Sponsorship

Speaker Hall of Fame

Upcoming Events

Testimonials

INTRODUCTION

WHO WE ARE For 40 years Canadian Institute (CI) has been one of the world’s leading conference organizers, delivering over 100 conferences annually. We deliver live and digital events promoting an unrivaled exchange of expertise, unbiased trends and intelligence, including expertise in Indigenous consultation, housing, emergency services, environment and law.

MISSION CI Indigenous Affairs is dedicated to working with Indigenous partners, government departments, natural resource companies, environmental technicians and legal counsel. We will provide our attendees and partners with an engaging discussion platform to exchange knowledge and expertise for moving forward on the most pressing challenges affecting Indigenous communities, from projects in the natural resource sector to implementing legislation, and from economic development initiatives to community governance, in a balanced and non-partisan environment.

VISION To provide unprecedented business experiences and to be a trusted partner for training, engagement and advancement in Indigenous affairs.

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Introduction

Why Work With Us

Attendee Demographics

Get Involved

Past Participants

Benefits of Sponsorship

Speaker Hall of Fame

Upcoming Events

Testimonials

WHY WORK WITH US Canadian Institute is a Canadian owned-operated small business, providing a diverse and targeted portfolio of conferences, events and roundtables devoted to providing business intelligence to senior decision makers responding to developments in law, environment, business, culture and community across Canada.

Our events are filled with opportunities to network with colleagues and key decision makers and to get in front of the people you want to speak to, in a format that best suits your needs.

Our platforms will allow you to deliver your message to your customer base, and beyond, 24/7, 365 days a year.

Our subject-matter expertise and network drives value for our industry partners and the wider Indigenous community through our offerings.

We have a multitude of sponsorship opportunities ranging from involvement in thought leadership sessions, exhibition areas, and much more. Work with our dedicated sponsorship team to tailor-make a package that will work best for you and your company.

Engagement

Branding

Thought Leadership

Lead Generation

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INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS SERIES

Introduction

Why Work With Us

Attendee Demographics

Levels of Sponsorship

Past Participants

Benefits of Sponsorship

Speaker Hall of Fame

Upcoming Events

Testimonials

ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS Indigenous Consultation & Engagement Attendee Titles 25%

Consultation Director/Manager

13%

Indigenous Policy Advisor/Researcher

12%

Chef & Council

10%

Land & Resource Manager

9%

Environmental Specialist

9%

Legal Counsel

6%

Natural Resources Industry Indigenous Relations Economic Development Project Manager

5% 5% 3% 3%

Attendees Across the Country Attendees Across Sectors 1% Academics 1% Consultants 3% Legal 45% Indigenous

22%

Chef & Council

12%

President, VP & Council

4%

Economic Development Construction & Engineering

4%

Finance Director

4%

Indigenous Relations

4%

Project Manager

2%

3% SK

1% MB

5% QB 31% ON

10% NB

1% PE

13% NS

First Nations Housing & Infrastructure

Housing Manager

2%

14% AB

1% NL

C-Suite

39%

4%

4% BC

40% Government

Attendee Titles

4%

5% NT

10% Industry

Attendees Across the Country Attendees Across Sectors 2% Energy 3% Legal & Finance 3% Construction 9% Consultants 66% First Nations Communities

Renewable Energy Public Works Legal Counsel

30% BC

14% Government Organizations

4% AB

4% MB

4% QB 53% ON

2% NB 3% NS

Cumulative Effects Assessments & Environmental Management Attendees Across Sectors

Attendees Across the Country

3% Academics 9% Consultants & Legal Counsel 33% First Nations Communities & Organizations 30% Government

12% Industry 13% Regulators

5% YU 12% BC

2% NU

10% NT

46% AB

3% SK

3% MB

5% QB 11% ON 2% NS

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Attendee Demographics

Get Involved

Past Participants

Benefits of Sponsorship

Speaker Hall of Fame

Upcoming Events

Testimonials

TAKE A LOOK AT WHO HAS PARTICIPATED IN OUR EVENTS

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Levels of Sponsorship

Past Participants

Benefits of Sponsorship

Speaker Hall of Fame

Upcoming Events

Testimonials

SPEAKER HALL OF FAME Take a look at some of the expert speakers that have presented at CI's Indigenous Affairs Events!

Joe Alphonse Chief Tl’etinqox Government

Mel Grandjamb Chief Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN)

Robert Merasty Executive Director Indigenous Resource Network

Roger Augustine Regional Chief, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island Assembly of First Nations

Shannon Joseph Vice President, Government Relations and Indigenous Affairs Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)

Terry M. Mitchell Vice-President – Indigenous Relations Graham Construction

Patricia Bernard Chief/Legal & Governance Advisor Madawaska Maliseet First Nation Don Bubar President & CEO Avalon Advanced Materials Carolyn Buffalo Environmental Officer/Legal Counsel/Policy Analyst Yellowhead Tribal Council Dan Cardinal Vice President Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) Winona Embuldeniya Acting Director General, Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation Natural Resources Canada Carmen Driechel Community and Indigenous Relations Manager FortisBC Dan George Chief, Burns Lake Band Chiefs Committee on Housing & Infrastructure, BC Representative, Assembly of First Nations President, Housing and Infrastructure Council

Melody Lepine Director Mikisew Cree First Nation Member, Indigenous Wisdom Advisory Panel Elder Betty Letendre Learning Services Enhancement, Manger, Council of Elder Edmonton Catholic Schools Adam Levine Team Lead – Indigenous Relations and Participant Funding Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Elizabeth Logue Director, UNDRIP Implementation Act Secretariat Justice Canada Brian MacDonald Assistant Deputy Minister, Aboriginal Relations Division, Executive Council Office Government of Yukon Hon. Mary Jane McCallum Senator for Manitoba Senate of Canada Michael McDonald Director of Economic Development, Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat Member, Sipekne’katik First Nations

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William Morin Chief Enoch Cree Nation Arthur Noskey Grand Chief Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Renée Pelletier Managing Partner Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP Crystal Sedore Housing Manager YALE First Nation Jenna Strachan Indigenous Relations Superintendent Mercer International Rick Wilson Minister of Indigenous Relations Government of Alberta Shaleen Woodward Deputy Secretary, Indigenous and Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs Government of the Northwest Territories Tuma Young Second Vice-President Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society

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Attendee Demographics

Get Involved

Past Participants

Benefits of Sponsorship

Speaker Hall of Fame

Upcoming Events

Testimonials

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED!

Gold Sponsorship – $10,000 - 10x10 Booth - 4 Conference Passes (Access to keynotes, sessions, exhibit floor, and all networking events) - Top Tier Branding on all conference materials including website and outbound conference emails - Opportunity to nominate a senior executive to participate in a corresponding discussion on the conference program

Silver – $7,000 - 10x10 Exhibit Booth - 3 Conference Passes (Access to keynotes, sessions, exhibit floor, and all networking events) - Top Tier Branding on all conference materials including website and outbound conference emails

Exhibit Bronze – $5,000 - 10x10 Booth - 2 Conference Passes (Access to keynotes, sessions, exhibit floor, and all networking events) - Top Tier Branding on all conference materials including website and outbound conference emails

Customizable Options to Fit Your Needs!

- Lanyard Sponsorship $7,000 - Networking Break Sponsorships $5,000 - Luncheon Sponsorship $5,000 - Private Meeting Rooms $3,000

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Why Work With Us

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Levels of Sponsorship

Past Participants

Benefits of Sponsorship

Speaker Hall of Fame

Upcoming Events

Testimonials

BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIP CHEVRON-DOUBLE-RIGHT Lead Industry

CHEVRON-DOUBLE-RIGHT Create Business

CHEVRON-DOUBLE-RIGHT Make Lasting Valuable

CHEVRON-DOUBLE-RIGHT Deepen Established

CHEVRON-DOUBLE-RIGHT Share Knowledge

CHEVRON-DOUBLE-RIGHT Network With Peers

CHEVRON-DOUBLE-RIGHT Lead Generation

CHEVRON-DOUBLE-RIGHT Discover Market Needs

CHEVRON-DOUBLE-RIGHT Gain Market Intelligence

CHEVRON-DOUBLE-RIGHT Meet With New Leads

CHEVRON-DOUBLE-RIGHT Expand Your Network

CHEVRON-DOUBLE-RIGHT Develop Strategic

Discussions

Connections

CHEVRON-DOUBLE-RIGHT Gain A Competitive

Advantage

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Opportunities Relationships

Partnerships

CHEVRON-DOUBLE-RIGHT Showcase Your

Business Options

Introduction

Why Work With Us

Attendee Demographics

Get Involved

Past Participants

Benefits of Sponsorship

Speaker Hall of Fame

Upcoming Events

Testimonials

UPCOMING EVENTS Indigenous Consultation & Engagement

FEBRUARY 21 – 22, 2024 Edmonton, AB

MAY 21 – 22, 2024 Toronto, ON

OCTOBER 2-3, 2024 Halifax, NS

First Nations Housing & Infrastructure

Energy Sector

NOVEMBER 14 – 15, 2024 Toronto, ON

APRIL 23 – 24, 2024 Vancouver, BC

MARCH 20 – 21, 2024 Calgary, AB

Cumulative Effects Assessments & Environmental Management

NOVEMBER 5 – 6, 2024 Halifax, NS

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APRIL JUNE, 9 – 2023 10, 2024 Calgary, AB

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INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS SERIES

Introduction

Why Work With Us

Attendee Demographics

Levels of Sponsorship

Past Participants

Benefits of Sponsorship

Speaker Hall of Fame

Upcoming Events

Testimonials

WHAT OUR ATTENDEES HAVE TO SAY!

Very informative, it is good to know that other communities have similar cases and helping each other out and sharing.

Bessie House, Treasurer

Cree Nation of Chisasibi

The networking opportunities with other First Nation representatives was paramount.

Melissa Maracle, Housing Accounts Manager

Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte

When we leave the conference, we get to bring back all the knowledge back to our community/community development.

Michelle Mallette, Office Admin.

Washgoshig First Nation

Very good experience. Information, guidance, tools, examples and ideas, networking opportunities.

Woodland Cree First Nation

Very interesting and informative speakers, and people who attended were very approachable.

Chief Gene Hope

Acho Dene Koe First Nation

The information shared was and will be useful. Networking, meeting others in the same field helps.

Marcy Nelson, On Reserve Housing Manager

Ginew Housing Authority

Wide array of Indigenous presenters.

Bryan Hansen

Solaris-MCI

CONTACT US

Jason Kanagalinga

Business Development Manager, Sponsorship J.Kanagalingam@CanadianInstitute.com

Desiree Finhert

Lead, Indigenous Affairs Portfolio D.Finhert@CanadianInstitute.com

Rebecca Nobrega

Senior Conference Producer R.Nobrega@CanadianInstitute.com

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Ratna Kubanova

Jr. Marketing Manager R.Kubanova@CanadianInstitute.com