Meshkdoonaa Anishinabek – AN Procurement Fair

We are just 11 days away from the Meshkdoonaa Anishinabek – AN Procurement Fair, an event bringing together Indigenous-owned businesses, government leaders, and industry innovators. This unique gathering offers a platform for First Nation businesses to showcase their goods and services at trade booths sponsored by Chiefs of Ontario, while providing the opportunity to network with key public buyers and decision-makers.

Join us as we aim to redefine Indigenous procurement and unlock new opportunities for economic growth and collaboration across industries. This event promises to be a milestone in strengthening the connections between First Nation enterprises, the Anishinabek Nation, and the public sector. Throughout the tradeshow there will be breakout sessions, starting with procurement in the morning, led by Procurement Assistance Canada’s Indigenous Business Information Session, and supported by Supply Ontario and Indigenous Buying Group. The AN will also host in the afternoon a Retail Advisory Circle gathering with member-owned retail business owners.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of a groundbreaking event that will shape the future of First Nation procurement and improve business conditions for our Nations.

Details
Date: November 18
Location: Casino Rama, Rama First Nation
Accommodations and travel: rooms have been put aside at the hotel and guests are required to book their own rooms. Lodging and travel expenses will be reimbursed for AN member participants at current AN rates for November 17 and, if necessary, November 19.
Room booking code: ANTK24A (or visit https://book.rguest.com/onecart/wbe/calendar/493/CasinoRama/ANTK24A) – if you have any issues booking please let us know

More information will be sent to exhibitors closer to the date

Agenda
7:30am                        Tradeshow Setup and Registration
8:00am                        Breakfast
8:30am                        Opening Prayer by Elder Leroy Dolson
8:45am                        Opening remarks by Anishinabek Nation leadership
9am-5pm                    Tradeshow

10:00am-12:15pm      Procurement Breakout session (Anishinaabe Room)
Procurement Assistance Canada
Supply Ontario

12:15-1:00pm              Networking and lunch

1:00-1:30pm                Procurement Breakout session continued (Anishinaabe Room)
eSupply Canada

1:30-4:45pm                Retail Advisory Circle (Wendat Room)
Cannabis Legal Landscape
First Nation Business Advocacy Roundtable

Registration for tradeshow participants is open until November 14 at 12pm. Trade booth registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure your spot or for more information please visit https://forms.office.com/r/aAdKGKUaTT or email Economic Development @ ecdev@anishinabek.ca.