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AFOA's NATIONAL CONFERENCES - The National Forum for Excellence and Innovation in Aboriginal Finance and Management

AFOA's National Conference is the only forum for the exchange of knowledge and information on Aboriginal finance and management in the country. It is an important venue where Aboriginal financial professionals, Band administrators and other managers, Chiefs, Tribal Council members, Government representatives and consultants working with Aboriginal communities can get together to explore emerging strategies and tools to enhance finance and management in Aboriginal communities and organizations.

Who attends?

The conference attracts over 900 delegates from across the country. Delegates to the conference include First Nation, Métis and Inuit executives, administrators, financial managers, program managers, and elected representatives. Specifically:

  • Financial managers and officers in First Nation, Métis and Inuit communities and organizations
  • Program managers, Band administrators, Economic Development Officers
  • Aboriginal business owners
  • Band and Tribal Council members, senior executives and decision-makers
  • Aboriginal financial executives
  • Senior management in Aboriginal communities
  • Elected representatives in Aboriginal communities
  • Management and Finance students
  • Management consultants working with Aboriginals
  • Federal and Provincial government representatives
What happens at the conference?
  • Opening reception in a local venue with Aboriginal entertainment
  • Five plenaries featuring national Aboriginal leaders from across the country
  • Up to twenty concurrent sessions focusing on current professional development challenges and opportunities
  • Large trade show
  • Technology Café with computers, internet access, IT displays and coffee chat room
  • Two luncheons with keynote speakers
  • National Conference Banquet with Aboriginal entertainment and featuring the convocation of Certified Aboriginal Financial Managers and the presentation of the AFOA-Xerox Leadership Awards
  • Unlimited networking opportunities
History

AFOA has hosted nine National Conferences to date, as follows:

  • February 2009 - Calgary, AB
  • February 2008 - Montreal, QC
  • February 2007 - Vancouver, BC
  • February 2006 - Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • February 2005 - Ottawa, Ontario
  • February 2004 - Calgary, Alberta
  • November 2002 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
  • February 2001 - Vancouver, BC
  • February 2000 - Winnipeg, Manitoba