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Keynote Speaker<\/h2>\n
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Michael Fox<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

President & CEO, Indigenous & Community Engagement<\/b><\/p>\n

From Weenusk First Nation, Michael will explore the systemic barriers, funding inequities, and infrastructure needs that impact the delivery of adult education in rural and remote First Nations across Ontario and invite listeners to re-think how delivery can be more firmly grounded in the principles of economic reconciliation and self-determination.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Leading with Strength<\/b><\/h3>\n

Indigenous Women in Entrepreneurship<\/h3>\n
Panelists with explore <\/span>Leading with Strength<\/span><\/i>, how Indigenous women are shaping pathways to innovation and growth, and how their leadership fosters resilience, cultural continuity, and community well-being.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Panel Speakers<\/h2>\n
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Tia Larocque \u2013 Graham<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Director of Innovation<\/strong><\/div>\n
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jennifer Taback<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Co-CEO, Design de Plume<\/strong><\/div>\n
Chair of the Board of Governors, Cambrian College<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Lora Tisi<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Chair of the Board of Governors, Niagara College<\/strong><\/div>\n
former President, RW&CO Brand, Reitmans Canada Limited, and Chair of Indigenous Advanced Education & Skills Council<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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An Indigenous Lens on AI<\/b><\/h3>\n

Transforming the Future of Education, Communication, and Knowledge-Sharing<\/h3>\n
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the future of education, communication, and knowledge-sharing. This panel will bring together experts in AI to explore the opportunities and challenges of AI through an Indigenous lens. This panel will focus on inclusion, cultural accuracy, and accessibility for those who are just beginning to understand this fast-moving technology.<\/p>\n

Panelists will share insights on how AI can either reinforce or dismantle bias, the importance of ensuring Indigenous knowledge systems are represented with integrity, and how educators, learners, and communities can approach AI as a tool for empowerment. Whether you are new to AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this conversation will provide an entry point into how Indigenous values and perspectives can guide innovation in an ethical and inclusive direction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Panel Speakers<\/h2>\n
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Carol Anne Hilton<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Founder & CEO<\/strong><\/div>\n
Indigenomics<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Dr. Jennifer Wemigwans<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Assistant Professor<\/strong><\/div>\n
Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Robert Luke<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Chief Executive Officer<\/strong><\/div>\n
eCampusOntario<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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