Program

At-A-Glance

3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Registration
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Opening Reception with Exhibitors and Silent Auction
7:15 am – 7:45 am Sunrise Ceremony
7:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration
7:30 am – 8:29 am Networking Continental Breakfast / Visit the Exhibitors and Technology Café
8:30 am – 9:00 am Prayer / Welcome / Greetings
9:00 am – 10:30 am Opening Plenary
10:30 am – 11:00 am Networking Break / Visit the Exhibitors and Technology Café
11:00 am – 12:15 pm Concurrent Workshops and Information Sessions
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Luncheon – A Focus on our Indigenous Youth
2:45 pm – 4:15 pm Concurrent Workshops and Information Sessions
4:30 pm – 5:45 pm AFOA Canada Annual General Meeting (Members only)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm By-Invitation Only Networking Reception
7:15 am – 7:45 am Sunrise Ceremony
7:30 am – 8:29 am Networking Continental Breakfast
7:30 am – 12:00 pm Registration
7:30 am – 12:00 Visit the Exhibitors, Artisans and Technology Cafe
8:30 am – 10:00 am Prayer / Welcome
Plenary
10:00 am – 10:30 am Networking Break / Last Chance to Visit the Exhibitors and Technology Café
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Concurrent Workshops and Information Sessions
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm Luncheon and Closing Remarks
2:45 pm – 4:00 pm Concurrent Workshops and Information Session
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm President’s Reception
6:30 pm – 11:00 pm Dinner, Awards, CAFM/CAPA/CIL/CIHRP Convocation and Entertainment

Full Program

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Exhibitor Set-Up
[Location]
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Registration
[Location]

Sponsored by First Nations Market Housing Fund

First Nations Market Housing Fund logo
6:00 pm – 9:00pm
Opening Reception with Exhibitors and Silent Auction
[Location]

Entertainment: TBD

Sponsored By:

Technology Café Sponsored By Xerox Canada

Xerox Logo
Tradeshow sponsored by:
7:15 am – 7:45 am
Sunrise Ceremony
[Location]

Elder: TBD

7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Registration
[Location]

Sponsored by First Nations Market Housing Fund

First Nations Market Housing Fund logo
7:30 am – 8:29 am
Networking Breakfast
[Location]

Sponsored by:

7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Visit the Exhibitors and Technology Café
[Location]
Technology Café Sponsored By Xerox Canada
Xerox

Tradeshow sponsored by:

8:20 am – 8:29 am
Grand Entry
[Location]
8:29 am – 10:30 am
Prayer / Greetings / Welcome / Opening Plenary
[Location]

Prayer: TBD

Greetings: TBD

Welcome: Jessica Dorion, CAFM, Chair of the Board, AFOA Canada

Welcome: Terry Goodtrack, MPA, B Admin, FCPA, FCGA, CAFM, CAPA, C. Dir, President and Chief Executive Officer, AFOA Canada

Welcome by Conference Co-Chairs

Corporate Lead Sponsor Remarks

First Nations Bank of Canada logo
Opening Plenary

Information coming soon

Part 1 – Keynote Address

Keynote: TBD

Part 2: Panel

Panelists: TBD

Moderator: TBD

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Networking Break / Visit the Exhibitors, Artisans and the Xerox Technology Café
[Location]
Technology Café Sponsored By Xerox Canada
Xerox logo

Tradeshow sponsored by:

11:00 am – 12:15 pm Concurrent Workshops and Information Sessions­­­

Coming Soon

More information coming soon

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Luncheon – A Focus on our Indigenous Youth
[Location]

There is a great demand in our communities for financial professionals. However, very few of our young people are pursuing an education in financial management after high school, and many communities have considerable difficulty attracting and keeping financial management staff. AFOA Canada launched the Indigenous Youth Financial Management Conference Awards to address this issue. This is the fourteenth year that the awards will be presented to three young recipients at the Conference.

Presentation of the 2025 Annual Nutrien Indigenous Youth Financial Management Awards:

Presenter: TBD

Youth Recipients: TBA

Luncheon Sponsored By Nutrien

Nutrien

2:45 pm – 4:15 pm Concurrent Workshops and Information Sessions

Coming soon

More information coming soon

4:30 pm – 5:45 pm
AFOA Canada Annual General Meeting (Members only)
[Location]
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
TD Bank Group By-Invitation Only Reception
[Location]
Sponsored by TD Bank
TD Bank logo
7:15 am – 7:45 am
Sunrise Ceremony
[Location]

Elder: TBD

7:30 am – 12:00 pm
Registration
[Location]

Sponsored by: First Nations Market Housing Fund

First Nations Market Housing Fund
7:30 am – 8:29 am
Networking Breakfast
[Location]
Sponsored by:
7:30 am – 12:00 pm
Visit the Exhibitors, Artisans and Technology Café
[Location]
Technology Café Sponsored by Xerox Canada

Xerox logo

Tradeshow sponsored by:

8:30 am – 10:00 am

 

Prayer/Plenary
[Location]

Prayer: TBD

Sponsor remarks

8:45 am- 10:00 am
plenary

More information coming soon

Part 1 – Keynote Address

Keynote Speaker: TBD

Part 2 – Panel Discussion

Panelists: TBD

Moderator: TBD

Sponsored by Peace Hills Trust

PHT - Peace Hills Trust

10:00 am – 10:30 am
Networking Break / Last chance to Visit the Exhibitors, Artisans and the Xerox Technology Café
[Location]
Technology Café Sponsored by Xerox Canada
Xerox logo

Tradeshow Sponsored By:

10:30 am – 12:00 pm Concurrent Workshops and Information Sessions

Coming Soon

More information coming soon

12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Luncheon and Closing Remarks
[Location]

Sponsor Remarks

Entertainment: TBD

Remarks by Conference Co-Chairs and AFOA Canada President and CEO
Conference Co-Chairs: TBD
Closing Remarks: Terry Goodtrack, MPA, B Admin, FCPA, FCGA, CAFM, CAPA, C. Dir, President and Chief Executive Officer, AFOA Canada
Exhibitor Passport Draw
Air Canada Logo

Closing Luncheon Sponsored by:

2:45 pm – 4:00 pm

Concurrent Workshops and Information Session

Coming Soon

More information coming soon

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
President’s Reception and Presentation of the Indigenous Leadership Award

Award Recipient: TBD

Reception Sponsored by TD Bank
6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Dinner, Award Presentation and CAFM, CAPA, CIL and CIHRP Convocation
[Location]

Welcoming Remarks

Presenting Banquet Sponsored By: First Nations Financial Management Board

FMB

Pre-Dinner Entertainment

Pre-Dinner Entertainment Sponsored By:

Presentation of the MNP-AFOA Canada Indigenous Community Excellence Award for Sustainable Communities

Presenter: TBD

Award Sponsored By: MNP

MNP

CAFM, CAPA, CIL, and CIHRP Convocation
Convocation sponsored by CPA Canada

After Dinner Live Entertainment

REMINDER - Early Start

The opening plenary session begins at 8:20 am in [Location] on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 with an Entry Procession and recognition of sponsors.

Conference Mobile App

Download the conference mobile app to your smartphone or tablet today! Use the QR code posted on the back of your name badge, to download the Conference app, through EventCamp.

Sponsored by:

Sunrise Ceremony

Join Elder [TBD], for the Sunrise Ceremony at 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday, February 26 and Thursday, February 27, 2025. The Sunrise Ceremony will be held In the [Location].

Tradeshow

Please visit the Exhibitors and Artisans/Vendors in [Location]. Refer to your
program or the Mobile App for the schedule and list of Exhibitors and Vendors

Tradeshow sponsored by:

Networking Breakfast

Please join us each morning on Wednesday, February 26 and Thursday, February 27, 2025 for breakfast in the Tradeshow located in [Location]. Breakfast takes place from 7:30 to 8:29 a.m.

Sponsored by:

Technology Café

Please Visit the Xerox Technology Café Located in the exhibit area in [Location]. Xerox representatives are available to discuss technology and solutions for you and your community or organization.

Sponsored by: Xerox

Xerox

Workshop and Information Sessions

The workshops are divided into five series: Leadership and Governance – Featuring success stories and trends in governance; Management, Finance and IT – Best practices in management, finance and information technology; Business Development – Featuring success stories and trends In community business development and entrepreneurship; Wealth Creation – Featuring trends and best practices in creating community wealth; and Human Capital – Creating healthy work environments that reflect Indigenous culture. Please See Program For Details.

Social Networking

Share your National Conference experiences using #AFOA2025 on social media sites.

Specialized Menus

Please identify yourself to your server if you require an alternative option.

AFOA Canada Annual General Meeting

Wednesday, February 26 from 4:30 To 5:45 PM.
The Annual General Meeting for AFOA Canada members will be held in [Location]. This meeting is for members in good standing.

National Conference Banquet

Thursday, February 27, 2025

President’s Reception at 5:30 pm
Reception sponsored by TD Bank

TD Bank


GALA begins at 6:30 p.m.

The National Conference banquet, awards presentation and CAFM/ CAPA/CIL/CIHRP Convocation is an
evening of celebration. A live band will perform. This evening of celebration will be held in [Location].

Presenting Banquet Sponsor: First Nations Financial Management Board

FMB

Community Award Sponsor: MNP

MNP

Convocation Sponsor: CPA Canada

CPA Canada
Pre-Dinner Cultural Entertainment Sponor:

Copies of Presentations

Copies of presentations will be made available in PDF format on the conference website following the Conference.

Exhibitor Passports

Be sure to participate in the Exhibitor Passport draw for a chance to win 2 tickets to any international destination in Canada that Air Canada flies (subject to certain restrictions). Visit 35 or more Exhibitors and Artisans and follow the steps outlined on the Passport. Exhibitor Passports are available in your delegate kits. The draw will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the closing luncheon. You must be present to win!

Sponsored by: Air Canada

Air Canada

How Did We Do?

Did we meet your expectations? Did the Conference program and sessions address the issues that are important to you and meet your needs? AFOA Canada would like to continue to enhance the National Conference program so it meets the capacity development needs of all Indigenous organizations, communities and individuals.

Please help us to do so by completing the conference evaluation. A copy can also be found in your delegate kit. Please leave your completed form at the registration desk or return it to the Conference Secretariat by email at conference@afoa.ca. If you return your completed evaluation by [Date] your name will be entered in a draw to win 1 of 5 $100 gift certificates.

If you have any questions about the conference, please do not hesitate to contact the Conference Secretariat or AFOA Canada.

For More Information

AFOA Canada
1066 Somerset Street West, Suite 301
Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4T3
AFOA Canada Telephone: 613-722-5543
AFOA Canada Toll-Free: 1-866-722-2362

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