September 18
Schedule of Events
Tuesday September 22nd 2015
Exhibitor Set Up / Registration
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Health Break
10:30 am-11:00 am
Sponsor: Business Development Bank of Canada
Conference Session #1: The Art of Managing Your Own Career
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
The arts sector from Nunavut offers a great deal to the overall economy of the territory.
Nunavut has some of the most acclaimed aboriginal artists in all of Canada.
This Session will focus on issues and concerns that are geared towards supporting artists by
assisting them with “The Art of Managing their Careers”. Artists and cultural industry workers
need training on balancing the need to honour, protect, and preserve Inuit culture with the
need to operate profitably. It is essential that artists selling directly become familiar with
business ethics and practices.
Speakers:
Jesse Tungilik, Intern, Manager Cultural Industries, ED&T
Nellie Juralak, Grants & Contributions Financial Analyst, Culture and Heritage
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Conference Session #2:
Travel and Tourism Act: Helping Tourism Work for Nunavummiut
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Changes are coming to Nunavut’s Travel and Tourism Act, and we want to know what you
think. These proposed changes are meant to help strengthen the tourism sector in Nunavut.
They support and protect guides, outfitters and tourist establishments with clearer standards
and guidelines for quality services and tourist safety, and reduce barriers to tourism growth.
At this session you will find out why changes are needed, what is being proposed and be able to
provide your thoughts about how the changes will affect various aspects of the sector,
Nunavummiut and communities.
Speakers:
Karen Fingas, Government of Nunavut, Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Industries
Flo Frank, Community Development Consultant
Meet & Greet
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Arctic Winter Games Complex
Sponsors: Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. and Frobisher Inn
Keynote Speaker:
Cathy Towtongie, President, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
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Wednesday September 23rd 2015
Conference Session #3: Our People & the Economy: Training Opportunities from
Economic Development
8:30 am – 10:40 am
As Nunavut’s economy develops, so does the opportunity for Nunavummiut to benefit from the
training opportunities that will come with new developments. It is vital that we are ready
before the opportunities arrive. So what exactly is going on in Nunavut to help us get ready for
potential opportunities in our key sectors?
Speakers:
Pierre Leblanc, Program Manager, Raytheon Canada Ltd.
Kevin Kelly, CEO, Nunavut Tourism
Olayuk Akesuk, Director At Large, Executive Committee, Qikiqtani Inuit Association
Brian Pelletier, Aboriginal Coordinator, Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario
Greg Johnson, Project Director, Qikiqtaaluk Environmental
Moderator:
Darrin Nichol, President, Nunavut Development Corporation
Business to Business Day
9:30 am-4:00 pm
Business day offers companies the exclusivity to network with other businesses within Nunavut
as well as companies outside of the territory. It allows delegates and exhibitors the opportunity
to branch out to business-to-business trading and create a customer database and make
connections within the business community.
Health Break
10:30 am-11:15 am
Sponsor: Mining Symposium Society
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Conference Session #4: Our Resources & Our Economy: Updates from the
Resource Development Sector
10:40 am- 12:00 pm
Nunavut is rich in resources - both on the land and in the waters. This session will give
participants an opportunity to hear about these opportunities and what is happening in our key
sectors.
Speakers:
Gerald Anderson, Marine Institute Research, Memorial University
Jerrod Weaving, Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania
Jeff Mahon, International & Internal Trade Officer, Government of Nunavut
Alan O’Connor, Project Manager, Peregrine Diamonds
Jerry Ward, Director of Fisheries, Qikiqtaaluk Corporation
Pauloosie Suvega, Deputy Minister, ED&T
Moderator:
Terry Forth, Executive Director, Nunavut Economic Forum
Lunch
12 noon-1:00 pm
Location: AWG Conference Centre
Sponsor: Atuqtuarvik Corporation
Must have a lunch ticket
Conference Session #5: Panel for Business Resources
1:10 pm – 2:30 pm
Business success can depend largely on your plans for the future and the support that is
available from a variety of organizations. How do you plan to further your business to support
future growth? This session will provide an overview for businesses on topics related to
business support. Join us to listen to what support is available to help with your existing or new
business.
Speakers:
Dushyenth Ganesan, Accounts Manager, Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
Doug Snodgrass, Manager, Business Centre, Business Development Bank of Canada
Keith Martel, CEO, First Nations Bank of Canada
Glenn Cousins, Manager, Business Services, Kakivak Association
Moderator:
Paul Burlak, Regional Vice President, Eastern Canada, First Nations Bank of Canada
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Health Break
2:50 pm – 3:15 pm
Sponsor: Mining Symposium Society
Nunavut Business Achievement Awards
& Nunavut Trade Show Sponsor Recognition
6:00 pm-8:00 PM
The Nunavut Business Achievement Awards are presented each year during the Nunavut Trade
Show & Conference, by the Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce. Nominations are accepted
in four categories: Business of the Year, Business Person of the Year, Lifetime Achievement
Award, and Special Achievement Award.
Location: the Discovery – Iqaluit’s Boutique Hotel
Sponsor: Tower Arctic Group of Companies
Limited Space Available
Awards presentations, hors d’oeuvres & refreshments
This is a licensed event and attendees must be at least 19 years old.
Speaker:
Pauloosie Suvega, Deputy Minister, Department of Economic Development & Transportation
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Thursday September 24th 2015
Conference Session #6:
Partnering for Success: Nunavut & Newfoundland
8:30 am – 10:20 am
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) and Nunavut (NU) share many connections which have
encouraged an increased exchange of knowledge and greater collaboration between the two
jurisdictions. Under the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between the
Government of NU and Government of NL areas identified for collaboration include Natural
Resources, Education and Training, Transportation and Infrastructure, Culture and Tourism,
Research and Development, and Health Care. Successful existing collaborations and
opportunities for partnerships between NL and NU will be discussed in this session.
Speakers:
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Introduction to MOU between NU and NL
 Minister Keith Hutchings, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs,
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Opportunities for Collaboration between NU and NL (results of study)
 Mr. Ron Ryan, Aarluk Consulting
Examples of Successful Collaborations:
 MI’s Successful Collaborations on Training and Research in Nunavut
o Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland
 NunaFam – Successful Collaboration in Health Care
o Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine
 Labrador North Chamber of Commerce & Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce
Opportunities for Collaboration:
 Nunatsiavut Group of Companies
 Nunavut Representative TBC
Moderator:
Ron Ryan, Aarluk Consilium Stone Circle Consulting Group
Health Break
10:00 am – 10:40 am
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Conference Session #7: Accessing Nunavut – The Economics of Transportation
10:40 am – 12:00 pm
Nunavut is dependent on air transportation in order to receive goods on a daily basis. With no
road links to various communities there is a challenge to fill the needs of the people of
Nunavut. This session will focus on our re-supply and our daily needs.
Speakers:
Dave Morgan, Director, Sales & Marketing, Nolinor Aviation
Brock Friesen, President & CEO, First Air
Mike Dyment, CEO, LTA Aerostructures
Peter McCart, Senior Vice President, Scheduled Services, Canadian North
Moderator:
Shawn Lester, Managing Partner, Lester Landau, Chartered Accountants
Public Day Trade Show
11:00 am-2:00 pm
Public day allows the general public of Iqaluit to visit and speak to businesses and delegates one
on one. This provides the perfect platform for companies to promote their services to a broader
group and potential client base.
Lunch
11:45 am-12:50 pm
Location: Served from AWG Conference Center
Sponsor: NCC Development Ltd.
Must have a lunch ticket
Exhibitor Tear Down
2:15 pm-2: 45pm
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Gala
6:30 pm-11:00 pm
Location: Arctic Winter Games Complex
Sponsor: Government of Newfoundland
This is a licensed event and attendees must be at least 19 years old.
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Must have purchased a ticket
Keynote Speakers:
The Honourable Peter Taptuna, Premier of Nunavut
Minister Keith Hutchings, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs,
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Master of Ceremony:
Kevin Kublutsiak, Morning Host, CBC
Auctioneer:
Travis Cooper, Policy Advisor - Economic Development, Policy & Planning Division,
Nunavut Tunngavik
Entertainment:
Kamaalukutaat
Olivia Chislett & Rosalie Suclan
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