AFOA Canada to Host 1,000 Indigenous Business Leaders at its 19th Annual National Conference in Ottawa, ON

AFOA Canada to Host 1,000 Indigenous Business Leaders at its 19th Annual National Conference in Ottawa, ON

October 1, 2018 (Ottawa) – Today AFOA Canada kicks off its Inaugural International Conference to discuss “Human Capital – Balancing Indigenous Culture and Creativity with Modern Workplaces”. The Ottawa Shaw Centre will be home to over 1,000 prominent Indigenous business and elected leaders from around the world October 2-4, 2018.

There are several drivers that are shaping how Indigenous communities manage their programs, services and human capital. These drivers include but are not limited to global connectivity, smart machines, new media, social and economic prosperity and demographic shifts. This conference will examine two relevant topics that need to be considered which are The Changing Nature of Work and Inclusive Growth

“This AFOA National Conference highlights the importance of human capital within Indigenous Communities in Canada” says Terry Goodtrack, President and CEO of AFOA Canada. “The plenary discussions on The Changing Nature of Work and Inclusive Growth are topical to some of broader issues that Indigenous communities are facing today and in the future.”

About AFOA Canada

AFOA Canada is a membership driven organization and was founded as a not-for-profit association in 1999. The organization supports Indigenous professionals in managing and governing their communities and organizations through a focus on enhancing finance, management and leadership practices and skills. AFOA Canada’s premise is that the key to economic prosperity and creating a better life for Canada’s Indigenous people is in improving the management skills of those responsible for the stewardship of Indigenous resources.

AFOA Canada is the largest and only organization in Canada that focuses on the capacity development and day to day needs of those Indigenous professionals who are working in all of these areas. Our products and programs are developed by Indigenous professionals for Indigenous Professionals.

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For further information and interview requests, please contact:
AFOA Canada Wayne Spear (647) 882-1965 wayne.k.spear@gmail.com
www.afoa.ca