Forward Summit
Forward Summit is a conference held at the Casino Rama Resort.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- June 2019: The event brings together Indigenous communities and organizations to discuss economic growth and potential partnerships. The 2020 gathering is scheduled to take place at the Calgary Telus Convention Center on April 28-29. Organizers aim for the event to address the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Call to Action regarding corporate reconciliation.[2]
- March 2023: Forward Summit was introduced in 2019 to address the economic gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada. The 2023 events include Forward Summit West in Calgary and Forward Summit East at Chippewas of Rama First Nation. The summits focus on creating partnerships between industry, Indigenous businesses, and Indigenous communities.[3]
- October 2026: The event took place from September 23 to 24, 2026, at the Casino Rama Resort. The conference featured a session titled From Commitment to Courage: Turning Reconciliation and Safety into Action.[4]
- October 2026: The event took place from September 23 to 24, 2026, at the Casino Rama Resort on the lands of Chippewas of Rama First Nation. A featured session at the gathering was titled Community Capacity & Governance: Investing for Seven Generations. The conference served as a platform for leaders to discuss economic development topics and managing growth.[5]
- October 2026: The Forward Summit was held at the Casino Rama Resort in the Chippewas of Rama First Nation. A session at the Forward Summit titled Indigenous Capital, Investment & Procurement focused on building commercial foundations for community leadership.[6]
- October 2026: The Forward Summit took place on September 23-24, 2026, at the Chippewas of Rama First Nation. The conference featured a session titled Culture and Tourism as Economic Drivers for Community Development.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Wiikwemkoong manager provides First Nation’s tourism strategies at Rama conference", Anishinabek News, 16 October 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Indigenous-led Forward Summit announces new partnership", Anishinabek News, 18 June 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Indigenous youth summit opening doors", Anishinabek News, 2 March 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nations leader provides details on reconciliation plans at Rama conference", Anishinabek News, 7 October 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nations conference speakers stress importance of future generations while dealmaking", Anishinabek News, 13 October 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Straub informs conference delegates processes of obtaining loans from crown corporation", Anishinabek News, 15 October 2026 (archived copy; original article).