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Happy National Aboriginal Day to all our friends in Canada! IEDC recognizes this special day, which is to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, recognized in the Canadian Constitution. Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs.
Why this day?
In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, because for generations, many Indigenous Peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to its significance as the longest day of the year.
At 2017 Annual Conference in Toronto, we'll be exploring some of the issues, trends and success stories surrounding economic development for Indigenous or Native populations. Here's a taste of content in that topic:
Expanding Ambitions of Inter-Tribal Trade and Growing Opportunity for All Communities
Date: Sunday, September 17
Time: 3:45 - 5:15 p.m.
Inter-tribal and international trade for indigenous businesses looks promising, and non-aboriginal businesses are poised to benefit. As indigenous land claims continue to be settled and as tribes are seeking investment advantages such as establishing Foreign Trade Zones, there is tremendous opportunity for economic development for native peoples and for the communities and businesses with whom they come in contact. This session will explore how indigenous populations in North America are charting their own future through trade.
What you'll learn:
- Trends in inter-tribal and international trade by indigenous businesses
- How your community and non aboriginal-owned businesses can benefit from these new trading partners
- Sharing of best practices amongst tribes on how to develop better trade relationships
Speakers:
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Wayne Garnons-Williams, BA, LLB, MPA, MLS-IPL
Garwill Law Professional Corporation
Ottawa, Canada
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James Collard, PhD
Director of Planning and Economic Development
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Shawnee, OK
See bio
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Check out an educational tour including the contributions of Aboriginal People in the War of 1812:
 Fort York - National Historic Site
Price: $55 USD
Time: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Over the last decade, Toronto's founding landscape has been transformed from a relatively unknown 7-acre site to one of the City's most significant urban spaces at 43 acres in size. Fort York continues to play a pivotal role as an anchor for culture and heritage infrastructure within plans to revitalize the waterfront and the communities surrounding the Fort. As the site of the Battle of York, Fort York saw action during the War of 1812 and remained in continuous use by the military until almost the Second World War. Since 1934, Fort York has been a public museum, owned and operated by the City of Toronto. Today, the fort reflects an international community through its 200+ year-old story of conflict, change and city-building. Fort York is the City's common ground for stories about Toronto, history, commemoration, music, art, public affairs and more that stretches 1.7 km underneath Toronto's Gardiner Expressway.
See the full program.
Don't wait till the last minute to register for Annual Conference. Spaces for special events and tours will go fast. Register today and book your room now to stay at the Annual Conference headquarters hotel:
 Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
123 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 2M9
IEDC Room Rate: $249 CAD single/double
Group Rate Cutoff: Friday, August 25, 2017
Register now
Book your room now
Other important dates:
Conference Dates: September 17-20, 2017
Early Bird Registration Rate Cutoff: July 14, 2017
Enjoy celebrations of National Aboriginal Day, and see what you could gain by attending 2017 Annual Conference in Toronto, ON.
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