BOCN leadership and SMT are cordially invited to attend the Willow Cree Development Corp. Business Forum at the Dakota Dunes Resort on Tuesday, Oct 6th.
This forum offers an excellent opportunity to learn more about First Nations economic development and business in respect to our Nation and the broader region. Agenda attached.
Please RSVP as soon as possible to confirm meal numbers.
Willow Cree Development Corporation Business Forum – Agenda
Tues, October 6, 2026, Dakota Dunes Resort
Opening and Welcome
· 7:30 a.m. — Breakfast
· 8:30 a.m. — Grand Entry, Opening Prayer: Elder Lawrence Eyahpaise Jr.
Drum Group: Skyboyz Drummers, Stobart Community School Singers
· 9:00 a.m. — Welcome Remarks: Chief Edwin Ananas, Beardy’s & Okemasis Cree Nation
· 9:15 a.m. — Business Forum Overview and Welcome: Dennis Esperance, WCDC CEO
Morning Presentations
· 9:30 a.m. — BHP Project Update: Dan Heal, Asset President, Potash, BHP Canada
· 10:00 a.m. – SaskBuilds – Chris Belhumeur
Breaks, Networking, and Lunch
· 10:15 a.m. — Coffee and Snack Break
· 10:30 a.m. — Networking with WCDC partners and Industry leaders
· 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. — Lunch
Afternoon Program
· 12:15 p.m. — Keynote Speaker: Chief Clarence Louie, Osoyoos Indian Band
· 1:15 p.m. — SaskPower Update: Dan Irvine, Manager, Procurement
· 1:45 p.m. — Bannock Snack, sponsored by Aaron Starr, McKercher LLP
· 2:00 p.m. — Networking continues
· 4:00 p.m. — Event closes
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