First Nations Forum 2024

 

Location: McIntyre Community Centre
85 McIntyre Rd, Timmins, ON P4N 8R8

Date: Wednesday, June 5th, 9:30am - 3:00pm   


There are significant opportunities for Indigenous businesses, which are spread across all sectors of traditional mining, resources and technology services. Many First Nation Businesses help supply the local, national and international mining & exploration companies with products and services. Hear first hand of their successes and learn how you can partner with them in building or expanding your business.


9:30 - 10:00     Networking Coffee 
10:00 - 10:15   Land Acknowledgement  and Opening Remarks  
10:15 - 10:30   Wabun Model- Building More FN Businesses 
10:30 - 11:00    Niiwin
11:00 - 11:30    Mattagami Aki 
11:30 - 11:30    Matachewan First Nation Limited Partnership
12:00 - 13:00    Lunch - Networking
13:00 - 13:30    Three Nations Development GP Inc. 
13:30 - 14:30    Panel Discussion Business Reps with Industry Partners
14:30 - 15:00    General Questions & Answers

 

Regional mines will be represented and speak as a panel on successes in working with both indigenous partnerships and businesses.

 

Participating Organizations

 

 

 

Visit this page for the upcoming 2024 presentation lineup announcement.



2024 Conference Speakers
June, 9:30 - 10:15
Networking Coffee & Land Acknowledgement
McIntyre Ballroom
Speaker: Coffee Networking & Land Acknowledgement
Overview:
Join us before the conference with a networking session, and speak to the First Nation Business Community who has benefited from working with the Mining Industry.
June 5th, 10:15 - 10:30
Wabun Model- Building More FN Businesses
McIntyre Ballroom
Speaker: Nicole Charbonneau & Charley Goheen
Company: Wabun Tribal Council
Overview:
Wabun Tribal Council is a dynamic community-driven organization that is committed to providing quality services to its member First Nations.
June 5th 10:30 - 11:00
Niiwin General Partnership: Past, Present, and Future
McIntyre Ballroom
Speaker:
Company: Niiwin G.P. Inc.
Overview:
Niiwin is an organization serving the Mining sector. Our Resource Development Agreement with Newmont Porcupine has allowed Niiwin to become one of the largest contractors in Northern Region...
June 5th, 11:00 - 11:30
Investing in Tomorrow: Mattagami Aki's Path to Sustainable Growth
McIntyre Ballroom
Speaker: Tim Harvey & Devin Neveau
Company: Mattagami Aki
Overview:
MATTAGAMI AKI is committed to sustainable growth and is exemplified through AKI’s strategic relationships. Tim and Devin in their presentation will highlight their relationship with Cotè Gold, and...
June 5th, 11:30 - 12:00
Matachewan First Nation Limited Partnership and our future direction
McIntyre Ballroom
Speaker: Chester Jobson
Company: Matachewan First Nation
Overview:
Matachewan First Nation Limited Partnership is involved in several businesses connected to mining. Our talk will focus on our history, what services we provide, how our community has benefited and...
June 5th, 13:00 - 13:15
Flying Post First Nation GP
McIntyre Ballroom
Speaker:
Company: Flying Post First Nation
Overview: