ONTARIO FIRST NATIONS ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION
FIRST NATIONS ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT CONFERENCE
FNEAC 2017
Presented by Pioneer Construction
October 10th, 11th & 12th, Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
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The First Nations Economic Advancement Conference (FNEAC 2017) brought together First Nation decision makers across Ontario and beyond with other First Nation decision makers and business industry leaders. FNEAC shared valuable information through special presentations, guest speakers and workshops that were relevant to economic development projects and opportunities that can be utilized in First Nations communities across Ontario and Canada.
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There were approximately 250 delegates in attendance.
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"Conference was very good, very engaging and well moderated." - Frank Busch, First Nations Finance Authority
"I enjoyed the discussions and thought the conference was excellent."
- Dean Beardy, Sachigo First Nation
"Topics were great and presenters were very knowledgeable. There were great discussions with different points of view. It was a good learning experience"
- Tim Laronde, TD Bank - Indigenous Banking
"Very good panels, interesting topics and engaging workshops. Strategies for economic development was the best!"
- Jordan Hatton, Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek
"Very interactive with good presenters."
- Isadore Day, Ontario Regional Chief
"Plenary sessions and panels were great and provided the most value."
- Joe Donio, Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinabek
"I would rate the conference and presenters very highly. All the information from each workshop and panel was engaging"
- Rex Paypompee, Naotkamegwanning First Nation
"Conference was excellent. Presenters were right on target."
- Larry Cochrane, Grassy Narrows First Nation
