Aboriginal-Business Connection Series

Beginning in Fall 2011, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce launched the Aboriginal-Business Connection Series. 

This unique series is intended to generate discussion, raise awareness of issues and equip businesses and Aboriginal communities with the knowledge and tools to build successful connections. Whether you currently work with Aboriginal communities or are looking to forge new partnerships, you will find value in attending these events.

The series will conclude with a Summary Report and a Toolkit designed to raise awareness of issues, highlight best practice and equip businesses and Aboriginal communities with the knowledge and tools to build successful business relationships.

For a brief summary of the ABC project, please click here or see the event series announcement.

The Series builds on the Chamber's Aboriginal Workforce Initiative.

Presented by:

Upcoming Events & Speakers

Topic: Good Governance and Economic Policy

January 26th 2012
Dr. Stephen Cornell
Co-Director - Harvard Project of American Indian Economic Development

Topic: Structuring Business Partnerships

Confirmed for 2012
Fred McDonald
CEO - Fort McKay Group of Companies

Topic: Federal Engagement

Confirmed for 2012
The Honourable John Duncan
Federal Minister - Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development

Topic: Renewed Relationships for Success

Shawn Atleo
National Chief - Assembly of First Nations

Topic: Consultation and Accomodation

Prospective speakers include representatives from the BC Oil & Gas Commission, the Alberta Ministry of Intergovernmental, International and Aboriginal Relations, the Assembly of Alberta Chiefs, Saskatchewan Treaty Commission, and the Government of Australia.

The Aboriginal-Business Connection Series is supported by:

Treaty 7 Management Corp.

Past Events & Speakers

Topic: Accessing Capital

Harold Calla	Manny Jules
Chair - First Nations Financial Management Board	Chief Commisioner -First Nations Tax Commission

Accessing the necessary capital to fund infrastructure is a challenge for communities both big and small.  For Aboriginal communities, this task can be especially complicated due to legal constraints.  The Chamber was pleased to host Harold Calla, Chairman of the First Nations Financial Management Board, and Manny Jules, Chief Commissioner of the First Nations Tax Commission on November 29th 2011, as they spoke about the First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act and the economic potential it holds for Canada’s First Nations. 

Topic: Corporate Social Responsibility

Sam McCracken
N7 Visionary and GM of Nike North American Native Programs
October 21, 2011
Article

Join the Calgary Chamber of Commerce as it welcomes Sam McCracken, N7 Visionary and GM of Nike North American Native Programs, as he outlines how the program is building on common interests like athletics, health promotion and community development to achieve meaningful engagement with Aboriginal communities.