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The 2020 CSC Conference “Lighting the Pathway to Connectivity – Our Gateway to Economic Opportunities” will provide networking and business partnership opportunities to First Nation Communities, businesses, service providers, and government representatives at all levels who are involved in the expansion of Indigenous Communication Pathways through high speed internet access. 

Clear Sky Connections is an emerging major First Nation Entity to provide broadband connectivity deploying high-speed fiber optic network to its membership and beyond. An ICT Centre of Excellence is the training vector that will sustain the smoke signals of the future.

 

The 2-day event will include:

• Trade show
• Youth participation
• Training opportunities
• International presenters
• Networking with decision makers and frontline community champions!

 

You can get involved in a number of ways:

• Sponsorship Opportunities – Review our different levels of sponsorship for the conference, then fill out and submit the sponsorship form. Each level offers varying degrees of conference exposure and spotlight.
• Submit Proposals for Conference Topics – If you believe the interest you serve would be valuable to include in programing, please submit documentation that outlines your request, materials and support required.
• Register to Attend
• Tradeshow – 1-Day Booth $500 or 2-Day Booth $1,035

 

How will you benefit?

• Reach the broadest possible audience of people involved in the communications industry from across Canada gathered together in one place
• Reach First Nations and organizations in Canada
• Reach leadership from all levels of government and business and Private Sector

 

Who should attend?

• People in technology, education, administration, health, social development, economic development, and are committed to the growth and prosperity of Indigenous Culture, knowledge, communities and communications.
• Information Communication Technology affects everyone and everything as we move towards an interconnection on an electronic scale; It is the underlying tool to Worldwide Indigenous Associations and Services.

 

Accommodations

Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
1808 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0G3
Phone: 204-786-4801
Toll-Free: 1-877-842-4667

• $135 plus taxes for single/double occupancy
• When making your room reservation, be sure to quote Group #161903 or Clear Sky Connections
• The cut off date for reserving conference blocked rooms is May 1, 2020

 

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Please note that sponsorship opportunities fill fast, so please secure your spot early! Click here to fill out and submit your Sponsorship Form

 

Speakers include:

Speaker topics:

• Creating a Path to Self-Sufficiency: Investing in Our Capacity – Chief Clarence Louie
• Know Your ‘Why’ and Change Your Life, Business and Community – Jenn Harper
• Asserting Our Sovereignty – Chief Marcel Moody
• The Art of Negotiating: Moving Beyond Symbolism – Dr. Ted Moses
• Connectivity and Colonization: Settler Strategies and the Paradox of Being Indian on Our Land – Dr. Barry Lavallee
• Artificial Intelligence / Technology Meets Humanity – Shannon Hulbert

 

Please check back often for updates including registration, agenda, workshops, presentations, speakers, and more!

 

For more information about the conference, please contact Jennifer Wood:

Toll Free: 1-866-295-7115
Fax: 1-866-295-3580
Email: ClearSky@GoToRegister.ca