About this Event
The PROSPER Conference presented by Employment and Social Development Canada, is a dynamic gathering designed to foster collaboration between First Nation Community workforce development partners, government, and employers. This event will provide an opportunity to explore strategies for employer-led mentorship from a First Nation lens, foundational workforce skills development, and innovative solutions to address industry needs.
Labour Force Technicians representing 40 First Nations agencies and Tribal Councils will be on hand, including representatives from 10 SIIT JobConnections Centers across the province. SITAG and SIIT currently represent a 6,000+ trained and labour-ready Indigenous workforce!
If you prefer to be invoiced for your registration, please contact the organizer at [email protected]
Accommodations:
Stay at the Sandman Signature South! Book room using this link: https://reservations.sandmanhotels.com/113165?&groupID=4771834
Refund Policy
- From date of registration to end of September 25: registration fee will be fully refunded
- From September 26 – October 8: registration fee will be refunded less 50%
- Transfer registration at NO cost – contact organizers for more details
Sponsors
Presenting
Employment and Social Development Canada
Lunch
Acadia Group of Companies
Break
KPCL
Friend
Athabasca Catering Group of Companies
Westridge Construction Ltd.
Start with Hello
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority
Supporter
Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA)
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
Agenda
🕑: 07:30 AM
Registration Opens
Info: Labour Force Technicians representing 40 First Nations agencies and Tribal Councils will be on hand, including representatives from10 SIIT JobConnections Centers from across the province. SITAG and SIIT currently represent a 6,000+ trained and labor ready Indigenous workforce!
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
Breakfast
🕑: 08:45 AM - 08:55 AM
Opening and Invitation to Elder
🕑: 08:55 AM - 09:10 AM
Elder Greyeyes & Opening song by Marc Ochichitaw
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome by SITAG Chair
Host: Gordon Iron
🕑: 09:35 AM - 09:55 AM
Presenting Sponsor (Gerald Gosselin, ESDC)
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Keynote Speaker
Host: Cadmus Delorme (One Hoop)
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
Coffee Talk - Creating Connections
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel Discussion
Host: Lori Arcand (STC Industrial)
🕑: 11:35 AM - 12:00 PM
SIIT Employer Mentorship Program
Host: Lisa Shingoose
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:20 PM
Saskatchewan Mining Association Presentation
Host: David Potts- Schwinghamer
🕑: 01:20 PM - 01:50 PM
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission Presentation
Host: Jeff Ritter, CEO SATTC
🕑: 01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Breakout sessions
Info: 1. Speed Networking (For the Shy) - “Employers, FN Labor Force Technicians and more are invited to join fast-paced, peer-to-peer dialogue to share insights and strategies for recruiting and supporting the First Nations workforce". (SITAG)
2. Leave No One Behind — Partnering with SIIT JobConnections to Empower Indigenous Workforce Development. "Discover inclusive, future-ready workplaces through Indigenous values and the Corporate Citizen Model’s impact on building strong partnerships." (SIIT JobConnections)
3. Oyateki Partnership – “Discover how the Oẏateki Partnership empowers Indigenous youth through education and employment to boost self-determination and foster lasting socio-economic benefits for their communities and society.” (Oyateki Partnership)
4. Reconciliation in Action– "Learn how your business can succeed through meaningful reconciliation." (TBD)
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Closing Remarks and Wrap up - PROSPER co-chairs
Host: Carol-Ann Decker (ICT)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Prairieland Park, 503 Ruth Street West, Saskatoon, Canada
CAD 107.69 to CAD 134.30
