schedule
Website - Sponsored by Outcrop
Interpretation Services - Sponsored by Kakivak Association
Arts Market Partners - Makivvik, Kakivak Association, Nunatsiavut Government, & Government of Nunavut
Monday,
February 17,
2025
REGISTRATION DESK
Sponsored by NAN Travel
Rogers Centre – First Floor
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Open for pre-registration
SPECIAL EVENTs
Rogers Centre Level 4 – Trillium Ballroom
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Meet-and-Greet with Keynote Address (Ticketed Event)
The Honourable David Akeeagok, Minister of Economic Development and Transportation, Government of Nunavut- Sponsored by GN - EDT
Tuesday,
February 18,
2025
REGISTRATION DESK
Sponsored by NAN Travel
Rogers Centre – First Floor
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Open for registration
SPECIAL EVENTs
Rogers Centre Level 3 - Canada Hall 1
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Opening Breakfast and Keynote Address (Ticketed Event)
Natan Obed, President - Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami - Sponsored by ITK and NTI
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch and Keynote Address (Ticketed Event)
The Honourable P.J. Akeeagok – Premier of Nunavut - Sponsored by Qikiqtaaluk Corp & Group of Companies
TRADESHOW
Sponsored by Agnico Eagle
Rogers Centre: Level 3 Canada Hall 2 & 3
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tradeshow floor open for set up and networking
Arts Market and Performance Space
Sponsored by Northwestel
Rogers Centre: Level 3 Parliament Foyer
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Arts market and performance space set up
CONFERENCE
Sponsored by NVision
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Panel Discussion
Arctic Security in a changing world
As the Arctic becomes increasingly significant on the global stage this session will explore the evolving security landscape and its implications for Northern communities.
Peter Madou, CSIS
Garry Best, President & CEO Nunatsiavut Group of Companies
Chris Webb, President Nasittuq
Moderator: Patrick Duxbury, ED – Inuit Development Corporation Association
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10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Health Break
Sponsored by Air Inuit
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10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Presentation Session
Telecommunications and connectivity – building secure redundancy in the North
This session will explore how diverse technologies, including low Earth orbit satellite networks and fibre-optic connectivity, can work together to build secure and redundant Arctic connectivity.
Curtis Shaw, President NWTel
Paul Brunet, Great White North
Dean Proctor, SSI Micro
Dan Pellerin, Kativik Regional Government
Moderator: NVision Insight Group
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1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Panel Discussion
Economic Development Starts at Home
Economic growth in the Arctic begins with investing in local capacity and community initiatives. This panel will highlight Northern success stories with a focus on bolstering local economies by addressing local community and social needs.
Speakers:
Glenn Cousins, Kakivak – investing in daycares
Jessica Shadian – Arctic360 – northern economic development
Marlene Gogal - Pewapun-NAC-NHC initiative
Evan Schellenberg - Arctic Fresh Group – community building
Moderator: Okalik Eegeesiak, NVision Insight Group
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2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Health Break
Sponsored by Bakertilly
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3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Presentations Session
Addressing housing challenges
The Arctic’s housing crisis requires bold policies, solutions and actions. This session will highlight government initiative, industry response and the unique challenges of designing and building housing for the North.
Speakers:
Eiryn Devereaux, President & CEO Nunavut Housing Corporation
Clarence Synard, President & CEO, NCC Investment Group
Jeff Penner, Principal and Community Architect at Verne Reimer Architecture
Patrick Payette, Ikajurtigiit Solidarity Coop - Illuvut Housing Corporation
Moderator: Chris Grosset, NVision Insight Group
Wednesday, February 19,
2025
REGISTRATION DESK
Sponsored by NAN Travel
Rogers Centre – First Floor
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Open for registration
SPECIAL EVENTs
Rogers Centre Level 3 - Canada Hall 1
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Breakfast and Keynote Address (Ticketed Event)
Jeremy Tunraluk, President – Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch and Keynote Address (Ticketed Event)
Pita Aatami, President - Makivvik - Sponsored by Makivvik
TRADESHOW
Sponsored by Agnico Eagle
Rogers Centre: Level 3 Canada Hall 2 & 3
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tradeshow floor open for business-to-business day
Arts Market and Performance Space - Rogers Centre: Level 3 Parliament Foyer
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Arts Market and Performance Space open for trade show and conference participants
CONFERENCE
Sponsored by NVision
Rogers Centre: Level 4 Trillium Ballroom
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Panel Discussion
The Inuit-Crown Partnership
Inuit are changing the way Canada does business – the way Canada sees itself. This session will explore the system changes between Inuit rights holders and the Government of Canada that have transformed the Inuit-Crown relationship.
Panelists
Isabella Pain, Deputy Minister, Nunatsiavut Government
Tim Argetsinger, Special Advisor, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Kilikvak Kabloona, CEO, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc
Valerie Gideon, Deputy Minister, Crown-Indigenous Relations
Moderator: Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
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10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Health Break
Sponsored by Apatakaa
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10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Presentation Session
Using digital tools to develop an Inuit Workforce
Digital tools are unlocking new opportunities for Inuit employment and skills development. This session highlights the development, uptake and growth of new technologies to engage job seekers in Inuit Nunangat.
Jane Darling , Ampere
Kris Mullaly, QIA
Abbie Hodder, Women in Resource Development
Moderator: Hagar Idlout-Sudlovenick, QIA Director of Inuit Programs and Services
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1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Panel Discussion
Navigating the Research Economy: Moving Research into Economic Opportunities
Bridging the gap between research and economic development is vital for the North's future. This panel will feature representatives from Inuit organizations, nonprofits, and industry discussing how research can fuel sustainable innovation and community growth.
Katherine Minich, ITK
Anne Barker, NRC
Carolann Harding, SmartICE
Scott Grant, QC Industry Chair in Qikiqtani Inshore Fisheries, Marine Institute of Memorial University
Moderator: Jimi Onalik, President CanNor
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2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Health Break
Sponsored by QIA
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3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Presentations Sessions
Approaches to energy efficiency and net-zero power generation
This session will feature perspectives and initiatives that span from Territory-wide to individual action showcasing scalable strategies to improve energy efficiency and integrate renewable Arctic energy.
Anne Raphaëlle Audouin, (Kivalliq) Nukik - power and fibre coming out from Manitoba
Heather Shilton – Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation - hydro project in Iqaluit
Nunavik – Joë Lance, General Manager – Tarquti
Jamie Hewlett, Nain Microgrid, Nunatsiavut Government
Moderator: Naomi Ratte, NVision Insight Group
Thursday, February 20,
2025
REGISTRATION DESK
Sponsored by NAN Travel
Rogers Centre – First Floor
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Open for registration
SPECIAL EVENTS
Rogers Centre Level 3 - Canada Hall 1
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Breakfast and Keynote Address (Ticketed Event)
Johannes Lampe, President – Nunatsiavut Assembly - Sponsored by Makivvik
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Closing Gala (Ticketed Event) - Sponsored by Canadian North
Gala Entertainment - Sponsored by NTI
TRADESHOW
Sponsored by Agnico Eagle
Rogers Centre: Level 3 Canada Hall 2 & 3
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tradeshow floor open for public day
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tradeshow tear down
Arts Market and Performance Space - Rogers Centre: Level 3 Parliament Foyer
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Arts Market and Performance Space open for public day
CONFERENCE
Sponsored by NVision
Rogers Centre: Level 4 Trillium Ballroom
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Panel Discussion
Inspiring Growth: The Impact of the Arctic Inspiration Prize
This panel will highlight the transformative impact of the Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP). Board members Harry Flaherty and Andy Moorehouse along with laureates will explore how AIP seed funding has helped launch successful businesses and social enterprises.
Panel discussion led by Andy Moorhouse (Vice Chair of AIP Trust; representing Makkivik as an AIP Co-Owner; and Tusaajuit, $500K Laureate, 2020) and Harry Flaherty (AIP Regional & National Selection Committee Member, representing Qikiqtaaluk Corporation as an AIP Co-Owner) with Laureates: Veronica Flowers (Inotsiavik Centre, $1M Laureate, 2023); Halla Kaludjak (Pilimmaksaijuliriniq Project, $1M Laureate, 2022; The Nunavut Literacy Council, $300K Laureate, 2012); and Joshua Stribbell (te(a)ch, $400K Laureate, 2016)
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10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Health Break
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10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Presentations -
Infrastructure as a driver for Northern economic development
Infrastructure is the backbone of northern development. This session features updates on large scale projects and will demonstrate how these initiatives will enable opportunities for economic development.
Richard Sithole, Sr. Project Manager, Colliers Project Leaders – City of Iqaluit water project
David Parsons, CBCL – Clyde River Harbour Development
Gavin Law – Environment Manager – West Kitikmeot Resources Corp – Gray's Bay
Christine Burow - Torngat metals
Moderator: Okalik Eegeesiak, NVision Insight Group
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1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Panel Discussion
Accelerating Ocean Innovation in the Arctic
The Arctic’s vast ocean resources hold untapped potential for innovation and sustainable growth. This session will gather Arctic business leaders to explore pathways for transforming the region's ocean economy through collaboration and cutting-edge technology.
Erin Everard, NGC
Madeleine Redfern, Inuit Arctic Network.
Moderator: Nancy Andrews
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2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Health Break
Sponsored by Makigiaqta