10th NATION2NATION
ANNUAL FORUM
October 20-22, 2026 | Kitimat, BC
2026 Speaker Line Up
Opening Remarks
Haisla Nation
District of Kitimat
IRSSS
Keynote Speaker
Aaron Pete
Chief of Chawathil First Nation& Host of the Nuanced Podcast
Topic: Reflect. Truth. Together
Full Bio: https://www.nation2nation.ca/forum-bios
Guest Speakers
Kluane Adamek
Principal & Founder, Kluane Adamek Consulting Inc
Topic: Prosperity on Our Terms: Reflecting on How Far We’ve Come, Telling the Truth About What Must Change, and Building the Next Ten Years Together
Michael Goehring
President & CEO, Mining Association of BC
Topic: Mining: Northern BC’s Economic Powerhouse
MP Ellis Ross
Member of Parliament, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
Topic: TBD
Workshops Overview
Workshop 1 | Unlocking a $250 Billion Opportunity for the North
Led By: Rich Truman, Independent External Relations Expert & Consultant and Stewart Muir, Resource Works
The North is home to significant economic opportunities, from natural resources and major infrastructure projects to emerging industries and Indigenous participation. This workshop will explore the potential of a $250 billion opportunity for the North, examining what it could mean for Nations, communities, industry and the broader regional economy.
Facilitated by Rich Truman, Independent External Relations Expert & Consultant, Stewart Muir of Resource Works, and an additional facilitator to be confirmed, the session will focus on the opportunities, challenges and pathways for unlocking economic potential across the North.
Workshop 2 | Pathways to AI: An Introduction for Nations, Corporate Organizations and Local Government
Led By: Trevor Bruintjes, AI Strategist | Fractional Chief AI Officer with Peaks and Valleys AI Strategies
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how organizations operate, make decisions and deliver services. This introductory workshop will provide Nations, corporate organizations and local governments with an accessible overview of AI and its potential applications.
Led by Trevor Bruintjes, AI Strategist and Fractional Chief AI Officer with Peaks and Valleys AI Strategies, the session will explore practical considerations for organizations looking to understand, adopt and strategically use AI.
Workshop 3 | The History, The Now, The Future: Relationships can be complicated, but let’s make it work:
“Understanding history provides insight into what truth means and supports corporate and Indigenous thinking, both of which seek a better future.”
Led By: Maynard Angus, President Indigenous Canada Solutions Ltd.
Join Maynard Angus, President of Indigenous Canada Solutions Ltd., for this important conversation about history, truth and building stronger relationships between Indigenous communities and corporate organizations.
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Name: Coming soon
Topic: Coming soon
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