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IPSS 2025—Shared Prosperity: Indigenous Leadership for a Stronger Canada
Vancouver Convention Centre West, November 13, 2025

Canada’s premier platform for Indigenous-led economic development, bringing together Indigenous Nations, business leaders, policymakers, and investors to forge meaningful partnerships and advance reconciliation in action.

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Program Overview

Explore the full IPSS 2025 program and speaker lineup.

Download detailed agendas for each part of the event, featuring session overviews and speaker bios.

Download Agendas:
• The Summit – Agenda & Speakers (PDF)
• The Gathering – Agenda & Speakers (PDF)
• Evening Events – Networking Reception & Gala Dinner (PDF)

You can view each agenda online or download and print a copy to bring with you to the event.

The Summit: Executive Leadership Program

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Room 118-120, Level 1

The Summit is a one-day gathering of 180 senior Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders from across business, government, and finance.

Highlights include:

  • Opening & Closing Ceremonies rooted in Indigenous traditions.

  • Executive leadership panels focused on Indigenous economic reconciliation, innovation and partnerships.

  • Indigenous-led Partnership Rooms (10:00 AM–4:00 PM) dedicated spaces for economic collaboration and trust-based relationships, offering a unique forum to engage directly with Indigenous partners and shape equitable ventures.

  • Special features include live broadcast conversation with Stu McNish, keynote speakers, moderators, and panellists.

Every Summit delegate receives a full-access pass, which includes participation in all Summit sessions plus entry to the Gala Dinner & IPSS Shared Prosperity Awards Night.

Limited to 180 delegates – register now

The Gathering: Reconciliation in Action

9:00 AM–5:00 PM | Room 109-110, Level 1

The Gathering offers a full-day program focused on practical tools, cultural insights, and shared learning on reconciliation in action.

Highlights include:

  • Opening & Closing Ceremonies led by Indigenous hosts.

  • Keynote speakers, panel discussions, and teachings offering cultural, business, and leadership perspectives.

  • Indigenous Marketplace featuring vendors and artisans.

  • Workshops & learning circles designed to build skills, expand knowledge, and encourage dialogue across regions, territories, and Nations.

  • Cultural practices & wellness: Cedar Brushing and other Indigenous protocols.

  • Meals included: seated breakfast and lunch.

Limited to 300 participants – register now

Gala Dinner & Shared Prosperity Awards

5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Networking Reception Sponsored by Woodfibre LNG

A powerful evening celebration of Indigenous success, partnerships, and shared prosperity.

Highlights include:

  • Networking reception (5:00 PM–6:00 PM) with music by DJ Kookom.

  • Opening & Closing Ceremonies to frame the evening in Indigenous protocol.

  • Legacy Sponsor speaker and special recognitions.

  • Formal Gala Dinner with live entertainment.

  • Shared Prosperity Awards honouring organizations and leaders advancing Indigenous-led economic development.

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