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Thanks to our Wednesday Opening Reception Sponsor, Innergex We appreciate Innergex’s sponsorship. To learn more about our sponsor, visit: innergex.com

Thanks to our Bronze Sponsors: Nanaimo Airport Commission, Hypha Consulting, United Steelworkers District 3, Terra Remote Sensing, IBEW, Bell Lumber and Pole Company, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, McTavish Resource & Management Consultants and Summit Camps.

Brian Kingzett, leads a dynamic panel on Indigenous food security and sovereignty. Panelists include Deputy Chief Councillor Isaiah Robinson, Hon. Lana Popham, and Leslie MacDonald . Learn how Indigenous communities are shaping the future of food.

Stewarding Opportunity: Indigenous Leadership in Resource Management and Community Well-Being featuring Chief Councillor Chris Roberts of the Wei Wai Kum First Nation. Moderated by Sarah Weber, President and CEO of C3 Alliance.

In the newest episode of the Rez Dog Walkers Podcast, we chat with Isaiah Robinson about Indigenous participation in industry following a federal election that put the Canadian government to the test. You won’t want to miss this insightful conversation!

Thanks to our Name Badge Sponsor, CMAW Canada CMAW Canada champions the interests of construction, maintenance, and allied workers. We appreciate their sponsorship. To learn more about our sponsor, visit: cmaw.ca

Economic Reconciliation and Community Voices: A Fireside Chat on Woodfibre LNG Selena Basi, VP, Government and External Relations​, Woodfibre LNG, moderates a conversation with Chief Ian Campbell, MBA and Deanna Lewis, Cultural Ambassador, both of Squamish Nation.

Thanks to our Artwork Sponsor, BC Building Trades BC Building Trades represents skilled workers in the construction and building trades across BC. They are dedicated to diversifying the workplace and including underrepresented workers like women and Indigenous workers.

Thanks to our Session Sponsor, A&A Trading Ltd A&A Trading Ltd provides innovative trading and logistics solutions, supporting the industry through their sponsorship. To learn more about our sponsor, visit: aatrading.ca

This week, Paul Kariya, leads a discussion on Indigenous leadership in carbon offsetting. Panelists Dallas Smith, Dani Warren, Adria Fradley, and Michael Berends (CEO & Co-Founder, ClearBlue Markets) will discuss sustainable carbon markets.

Thanks to our Silver Sponsors We’re grateful to our Silver Sponsors for their support of IROC 2025: BC Timber Sales, Canadian Pipeline Advisory Council, COEJATC, BC Council of Forest Industries, Malahat Dynamic Ocean Consulting Ltd., Mowi, and Parkland Corporation.

Moderator Sharon Singh, will lead a insightful discussion on what’s been learned since BC’s updated environmental assessment process came into effect. Panelists include: Nathan Braun Scott Bailey Tamlyn Botel Jennifer Campbell

We are pleased to recognize the Honorable Ravi Parmar, BC Minister of Forests as he outlines his vision for the future of forestry in British Columbia during Friday’s keynote address.

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Dallas Smith, President of Nanwakolas Council, moderates a discussion on building stronger forestry partnerships. Panelists include Hon. Ravi Parmar (Minister of Forests, BC), Kim Haakstad (President and CEO, COFI), and Chief Councillor John Jack (Huu-ay-aht First Nations).

Thanks to our Keynote Luncheon Sponsors Learn more: unbc.ca Mosaic Forest Management is proud to be part of IROC. Learn more: mosaicforests.com

Booker Cornea, Market Lead (National), Commercial Banking at First Nations Bank of Canada, and Kris Smith, Lead, Community Banking – Lending Solutions at Business Development Bank of Canada, will discuss Indigenous financial solutions on Friday.

Thanks to our Gold Sponsors We’re proud to recognize Clean Energy Association of BC (CEBC), Domtar, and Western Forest Products for their generous support of IROC 2025.

Á'a:líya Warbus, MLA for Chilliwack-Cultus Lake and House Leader with the BC Conservative Caucus, will take the stage as our Friday Luncheon keynote speaker. We’re looking forward to her powerful voice and leadership in the closing session.

We’re proud to have Woodfibre LNG as a key supporter of our event. Woodfibre LNG is dedicated to reconciliation and actively collaborates with Squamish Nation to realize shared goals of cultural and environmental preservation as they advance the Woodfibre LNG Project.