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Introduction
Why Work With Us
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Levels of Sponsorship
Past Participants
Benefits of Sponsorship
Speaker Hall of Fame
Upcoming Events
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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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Past Participants
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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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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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TAKE A LOOK AT WHO HAS PARTICIPATED IN OUR EVENTS
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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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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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BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIP CHEVRON-DOUBLE-RIGHT Lead Industry
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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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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