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THRIVING NATIONS: Aboriginal Governance Conference will feature expert speakers and experienced panelists as we explore best practices in First Nation governance.
Keynote speaker Dr. Manley Begay will share his research on
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THRIVING NATIONS: Aboriginal Governance Conference will feature expert speakers and experienced panelists as we explore best practices in First Nation governance.
Keynote speaker Dr. Manley Begay will share his research on Nation Building and some of the key aspects of building strong and sustainable nations.
“What explains the success that some First Nations have had building sustainable, self-determined economies?”
Throughout the conference presenters and panelists will take us deeper into the sections of Nation Building shared by Dr. Begay including Leadership, Business, Community Strategy, Community Engagement and more.
Day 1 will wrap up with the NEDC Business Awards Gala Friday evening where we will recognize and celebrate Aboriginal Businesses from our region.
Join us to learn an connect on October 27th & 28th at the Tigh-na-mara Resort in Parksville, BC.
Get updates by email by signing-up now: CLICK HERE
Time
27 (Friday) 9:00 am – 28 (Saturday) 4:00 pm PST
Location
Tigh-na-mara
1155 Resort Dr, Parksville, BC
Ticket Section Title
Ticket Sales Open Wednesday August 17th at 12 noon.
Buy tickets now for the THRIVING NATIONS Aboriginal Governance Conference.
Prices below are for the total ticket package, not individual tickets.
FOR BEST RATE buy 3 or more tickets before Sept 27. SAVE $300 per ticket.
Price
$750.00 $500.00
Speakers for this event
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Brian Payer
Brian Payer
President, Brian Payer & Associates Inc.
Brian Payer is Anishinaabe(Ojibway) and operates Brian Payer and Associates, a consulting company that focuses on business development, market enhancement and strategic economic development primarily with Aboriginal individuals, corporations and organizations. Brian has worked extensively with First Nations and Aboriginal entrepreneurs to assist with the establishment and effective implementation of these businesses.
Brian has had extensive experience both in the private and public sector in addition to owning and operating a mid sized manufacturing business enterprise for 11 years.
Brian has held a number of significant positions relating to Aboriginal Economic Development including: advisory member of the Western Aboriginal Board overseeing the Canadian Aboriginal Economic Development Strategy; selection committee member in Toronto for the first Aboriginal Achievement Awards in 1994 as well as served at the community level on a number of Aboriginal Boards relating to education, economic development and advanced business learning. He currently holds the position of Senior Director and is one of the Aboriginal Advisors for the UBC Sauder School of Business Chinook Program.
President, Brian Payer & Associates Inc.
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Dr. Manley Begay
Dr. Manley Begay
Professor Indigenous Studies & Politics & International Affairs
Manley Begay is the co-director of the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development (HPAIED), John F. Kennedy School of Government of Harvard University. In addition, he is a faculty member at Northern Arizona University where he teaches courses on nation-building, curriculum development, and Indigenous education. Begay was also selected as faculty member of the Institute for Planet Earth, at The University of Arizona.
Previously, he worked as a consultant for federal agencies, curriculum development specialist and researcher for a tribal college, and reviewer for several major textbook publishing and film companies. Furthermore, his research and consulting experience has focused on projects about and for Native nations in the promotion of strong and effective institutions of governance and leadership. He has presented on a variety of topics from leadership to Indigenous nation building and from curriculum development to pedagogy and from historical and contemporary Native American issues to education at numerous colleges and universities,
Begay received his AA from Navajo Community College; BA in Education from The University of Arizona; MA in Education from Brigham Young University; MA in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard University; and EdD at Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard University.
A citizen of the Navajo Nation, Professor Begay’s specializes in Indigenous Nation-Building, Education, and Dine’ History and Philosophy.
Professor Indigenous Studies & Politics …
Schedule
- Day 1
- Day 2
- October 27, 2017
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9:00
Welcome & Opening9:00 – 9:30Opening of the Conference and an overview of what is to come. -
9:30
Keynote Speaker: The Nation Building Approach9:30 – 11:00Keynote highlighting five key aspects of Nation Building.Speakers: Dr. Manley Begay -
11:00
Break11:00 – 11:15Brief break and leg stretch. -
11:15
Case Studies: Jurisdiction & Self-Rule11:15 – 12:30Panel of local leaders with first hand experience, insight and stories on Self-Rule & Jurisdiction. -
12:30
Lunch12:30 – 1:30Lunch break. -
1:30
Politics & Business Working Together1:30 – 2:45Best practices for balancing Politics & Business to support our communities to thrive.Speakers: Brian Payer -
3:00
Case Studies: Land Claims3:00 – 4:15Insight from leaders with first hand experience with Land Claims and how it impacts community development and planning. -
4:15
Daily Closing4:15 – 4:30Highlights form the day and house-keeping announcements before a break and then the Business Awards Gala. - October 28, 2017
-
9:00
Opening & Overview9:00 – 9:15Opening comments and daily overview. -
9:15
Case Study: Economic Development9:15 – 10:30Based on Dr. Manley Begay’s Nation Building strategy of Cultural Match. Pending presenter confirmation. -
10:30
Break10:30 – 10:45Break and leg stretch. -
10:45
Strategic Orientation10:45 – 12:00Presentation that builds on Dr Manley Begay’s conversation about Strategic Orientation. -
12:00
Lunch12:00 – 1:00Lunch break. -
1:00
Break Out Sessions1:00 – 2:00Choice of breakout sessions. -
2:00
Community Engagement2:00 – 3:15Learn practical ways to connect with, engage and gather input from community. -
3:15
Closing Remarks3:15 – 3:30Conference closing.
27oct5:00 pmAboriginal Business AwardsTigh-na-maraEvent Type:Awards
Event Details
Join us in celebrating Aboriginal businesses and business owners at the 2017 NEDC Aboriginal Business Awards!
Nominations open now at: www.nedc.info/awards
Event Details
Join us in celebrating Aboriginal businesses and business owners at the 2017 NEDC Aboriginal Business Awards!
Nominations open now at: www.nedc.info/awards
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm PST
Location
Tigh-na-mara
1155 Resort Dr, Parksville, BC
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Visit https://www.nedc.info/awards/ for more information about nominating your own business or another business.
Event Details
Deadline to nominate an Aboriginal Business for the NEDC Business Awards.
Visit https://www.nedc.info/awards/ for more information about nominating your own business or another business.
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Event Details
THRIVING NATIONS: Aboriginal Governance Conference will feature expert speakers and experienced panelists as we explore best practices in First Nation governance.
Keynote speaker Dr. Manley Begay will share his research on
more
Event Details
THRIVING NATIONS: Aboriginal Governance Conference will feature expert speakers and experienced panelists as we explore best practices in First Nation governance.
Keynote speaker Dr. Manley Begay will share his research on Nation Building and some of the key aspects of building strong and sustainable nations.
“What explains the success that some First Nations have had building sustainable, self-determined economies?”
Throughout the conference presenters and panelists will take us deeper into the sections of Nation Building shared by Dr. Begay including Leadership, Business, Community Strategy, Community Engagement and more.
Day 1 will wrap up with the NEDC Business Awards Gala Friday evening where we will recognize and celebrate Aboriginal Businesses from our region.
Join us to learn an connect on October 27th & 28th at the Tigh-na-mara Resort in Parksville, BC.
Get updates by email by signing-up now: CLICK HERE
Time
27 (Friday) 9:00 am – 28 (Saturday) 4:00 pm PST
Location
Tigh-na-mara
1155 Resort Dr, Parksville, BC
Ticket Section Title
Ticket Sales Open Wednesday August 17th at 12 noon.
Buy tickets now for the THRIVING NATIONS Aboriginal Governance Conference.
Prices below are for the total ticket package, not individual tickets.
FOR BEST RATE buy 3 or more tickets before Sept 27. SAVE $300 per ticket.
Price
$750.00 $500.00
Speakers for this event
-
Brian Payer
Brian Payer
President, Brian Payer & Associates Inc.
Brian Payer is Anishinaabe(Ojibway) and operates Brian Payer and Associates, a consulting company that focuses on business development, market enhancement and strategic economic development primarily with Aboriginal individuals, corporations and organizations. Brian has worked extensively with First Nations and Aboriginal entrepreneurs to assist with the establishment and effective implementation of these businesses.
Brian has had extensive experience both in the private and public sector in addition to owning and operating a mid sized manufacturing business enterprise for 11 years.
Brian has held a number of significant positions relating to Aboriginal Economic Development including: advisory member of the Western Aboriginal Board overseeing the Canadian Aboriginal Economic Development Strategy; selection committee member in Toronto for the first Aboriginal Achievement Awards in 1994 as well as served at the community level on a number of Aboriginal Boards relating to education, economic development and advanced business learning. He currently holds the position of Senior Director and is one of the Aboriginal Advisors for the UBC Sauder School of Business Chinook Program.
President, Brian Payer & Associates Inc.
-
Dr. Manley Begay
Dr. Manley Begay
Professor Indigenous Studies & Politics & International Affairs
Manley Begay is the co-director of the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development (HPAIED), John F. Kennedy School of Government of Harvard University. In addition, he is a faculty member at Northern Arizona University where he teaches courses on nation-building, curriculum development, and Indigenous education. Begay was also selected as faculty member of the Institute for Planet Earth, at The University of Arizona.
Previously, he worked as a consultant for federal agencies, curriculum development specialist and researcher for a tribal college, and reviewer for several major textbook publishing and film companies. Furthermore, his research and consulting experience has focused on projects about and for Native nations in the promotion of strong and effective institutions of governance and leadership. He has presented on a variety of topics from leadership to Indigenous nation building and from curriculum development to pedagogy and from historical and contemporary Native American issues to education at numerous colleges and universities,
Begay received his AA from Navajo Community College; BA in Education from The University of Arizona; MA in Education from Brigham Young University; MA in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard University; and EdD at Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard University.
A citizen of the Navajo Nation, Professor Begay’s specializes in Indigenous Nation-Building, Education, and Dine’ History and Philosophy.
Professor Indigenous Studies & Politics …
Schedule
- Day 1
- Day 2
- October 27, 2017
-
9:00
Welcome & Opening9:00 – 9:30Opening of the Conference and an overview of what is to come. -
9:30
Keynote Speaker: The Nation Building Approach9:30 – 11:00Keynote highlighting five key aspects of Nation Building.Speakers: Dr. Manley Begay -
11:00
Break11:00 – 11:15Brief break and leg stretch. -
11:15
Case Studies: Jurisdiction & Self-Rule11:15 – 12:30Panel of local leaders with first hand experience, insight and stories on Self-Rule & Jurisdiction. -
12:30
Lunch12:30 – 1:30Lunch break. -
1:30
Politics & Business Working Together1:30 – 2:45Best practices for balancing Politics & Business to support our communities to thrive.Speakers: Brian Payer -
3:00
Case Studies: Land Claims3:00 – 4:15Insight from leaders with first hand experience with Land Claims and how it impacts community development and planning. -
4:15
Daily Closing4:15 – 4:30Highlights form the day and house-keeping announcements before a break and then the Business Awards Gala. - October 28, 2017
-
9:00
Opening & Overview9:00 – 9:15Opening comments and daily overview. -
9:15
Case Study: Economic Development9:15 – 10:30Based on Dr. Manley Begay’s Nation Building strategy of Cultural Match. Pending presenter confirmation. -
10:30
Break10:30 – 10:45Break and leg stretch. -
10:45
Strategic Orientation10:45 – 12:00Presentation that builds on Dr Manley Begay’s conversation about Strategic Orientation. -
12:00
Lunch12:00 – 1:00Lunch break. -
1:00
Break Out Sessions1:00 – 2:00Choice of breakout sessions. -
2:00
Community Engagement2:00 – 3:15Learn practical ways to connect with, engage and gather input from community. -
3:15
Closing Remarks3:15 – 3:30Conference closing.
27oct5:00 pmAboriginal Business AwardsTigh-na-maraEvent Type:Awards
Event Details
Join us in celebrating Aboriginal businesses and business owners at the 2017 NEDC Aboriginal Business Awards!
Nominations open now at: www.nedc.info/awards
Event Details
Join us in celebrating Aboriginal businesses and business owners at the 2017 NEDC Aboriginal Business Awards!
Nominations open now at: www.nedc.info/awards
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm PST
Location
Tigh-na-mara
1155 Resort Dr, Parksville, BC
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