Indigenous leadership is reshaping Canada’s economic landscape — breaking barriers, driving investment, and forging partnerships that benefit generations to come. This session will explore how Indigenous capital, industry, and government can collaborate to unlock opportunities. Expert panelists will highlight how strategic partnerships, loan guarantees, and collaboration support Indigenous nations to take a lead role in major investments. This session will showcase how AIOC serves as a model for economic reconciliation—bringing together industry partners, Indigenous leaders, and investors to build a more inclusive and prosperous future. It will also provide an update on and demonstrate the economic reconciliation potential of the new Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation.
Introduction by: Kimberly Lavoie (Qalipu First Nation), Assistant Deputy Minister, Nòkwewashk Natural Resources Canada
» Chana Martineau (Frog Lake First Nation), CEO, Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC)
» Michael Bonshor (Dzawada’enuxw First Nation), Board Chair, Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation
» Moderator – Valerie Helbronner, Partner, Torys