This first session will highlight (1) how corporate-Indigenous partnerships, such as the Sustainable Markets Initiative are taking a “people and planet” approach, and (2) how centering Indigenous governance, values, rights, and knowledge systems on project decisions, policy and consent can build more responsible futures for all.
Introduction by: Bill Lomax (Gitxsan Nation), President and CEO, First Nations Bank of Canada
KEYNOTE DISCUSSION
» Brian Moynihan, CEO, Bank of America; Co-chair, Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI)
» Perry Bellegarde (Little Black Bear First Nation), Special Advisor Fasken; Special Advisor, SMI; and Former National Chief, Assembly of First Nations