Agenda

Day One: Tuesday, May 30, 2023

10:30 EDT

15 min

Welcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair

10:45 EDT

60 min

Keynote Speech: Financial Sustainability for Indigenous Governments in Canada

  • Understand the importance of self-governance
  • Learn about funding opportunities
  • Understand the importance of investments
  • Consider Indigenous perspectives, values and approaches
  • Hear the latest information on collaborative initiatives

12:45 EDT

45 min

Break

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 Finances, BDO Canada

  • 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

Day Two: Wednesday, May 31, 2023

10:30 EDT

min

Welcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair

10:30 EDT

60 min

Risk Management and Internal Controls for Indigenous Governments

  • 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

12:30 EDT

45 min

Break

13:15 EDT

60 min
Panel Discussion

Achieving Social & Economic Returns Through Culture

  • Establish a culture-based business rooted in Indigenous traditions and knowledge
  • Preserve and strengthen traditional knowledge and practices
  • Understand social benefits for members of the community
  • Gain support and resources to help create culturally-rooted businesses
  • Hear real life case studies of successful projects funded by the IGF

16:15 EDT

Closing Remarks from the Chair