Day One: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
10:30 EDT
15 min
Welcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair
Glenn Fleetwood, Senior Consultant, Indigenous Executive Management Services
10:45 EDT
60 min
Best Practices for Sustainable Financial Management
11:45 EDT
60 min
Best Practices for Building Financial Strength and Sustainable Community Wealth
Syrena Courtorielle, Senior Manager, Indigenous Markets, CIBC
- Governance Matters: Decision Making and Financial Management
- Planning: The Importance of Managing Finances for the Future
- Controlling Your Finances– Cash Management, Expenditures, and Asset Management
- Reporting and Oversight
- Planning Matters: Taking Charge of Your Financial Health
- Changing Priorities of Business
- Planning and Budgeting
- Managing Cash Flow
- Financing for a Changing Business Environment
12:45 EDT
45 minBreak
13:30 EDT
60 min
Financial Sustainability for Indigenous Government
Wil Jimmy, Account Relationship Manager, WJ Strategic Partnerships
14:30 EDT
60 min
Innovation in Indigenous Financing
- Overcome barriers to economic participation
- Address resource gaps and investment needs of innovators
- Support innovators with the skills, knowledge and tools needed to succeed
- Increase social capital by cultivating networks
- Share stories of hope, possibility and impact
15:30 EDT
60 min
Financial Reporting and Auditing for Indigenous Governments
Glenn Fleetwood, Senior Consultant, Indigenous Executive Management Services
- Hear the latest updates on accounting recommendations
- Learn which CPA standards are relevant for your organization
- Enhance the financial accountability and transparency of Indigenous governments
- Prepare public disclosure for audited consolidated financial statements
- Tips to prepare for an independent audit
16:30 EDT
Closing Remarks from the Chair
Glenn Fleetwood, Senior Consultant, Indigenous Executive Management Services
Day Two: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
10:30 EDT
min
Welcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair
Glenn Fleetwood, Senior Consultant, Indigenous Executive Management Services
10:30 EDT
60 minIndigenous Agriculture Financing
Nicholas Boucher, Relation Manager, Indigenous Financing, Farm Credit Canada
- Who is FCC?
- Explain what FCC is doing in the Indigenous Financing space.
- Explain what the FCC can finance.
- Talk about opportunities for FCC to partner with Indigenous Communities.
- FCC Programs
11:30 EDT
60 min
Catalyzing Change at All Levels Through Accessing Funding and Grants
Justin Jimmy, Manager Indigenous Client Services, Indigenous Trusts & Financial Advisory, Deloitte
- Hear about funding opportunities
- Support sustainable and culturally appropriate development projects planned and implemented by and for Indigenous communities
- Improve access to key decision-makers
- Promote collaboration in the private and public spheres
- Increase capacity for self-development
12:30 EDT
45 minBreak
13:15 EDT
60 min
Risk Management and Internal Controls for Indigenous Governments
Serge (Sarabjit S. Parmar) Parmar, Chief Financial Officer, Heiltsuk Tribal Council
- Develop detailed arrangements for risk oversight
- Assist accountable authorities in developing internal controls
- Outline key requirements for establishing and maintaining fraud control
- Establish and maintain audit committees
- Hear the latest information on government risk management policy
14:15 EDT
60 min
Financial Technology Solutions for Indigenous Governments
- Create sustainable financial relationships
- Improve member experience by helping leadership make decisions
- Facilitate Indigenous self-determination
- Understand the importance of strong financial and administrative management
- Enable sound financial and administrative management
15:15 EDT
60 min
Capacity Building for Financial Management in Indigenous Governments
Glenn Fleetwood, Senior Consultant, Indigenous Executive Management Services
- Build innovative pilot projects
- Plan and prepare for development projects
- Develop partnerships and alliances with stakeholders
- Tips for submitting capacity building proposals
- Explore future opportunities
16:15 EDT
Closing Remarks from the Chair
Glenn Fleetwood, Senior Consultant, Indigenous Executive Management Services