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Forward Summit

Forward Summit East is a two-day event taking place September 23-24, 2026, at Casino Rama Resort in Rama First Nation, ON. It brings together Indigenous leaders, industry executives, government representatives, investors, and innovators to build relationships, exchange ideas, and advance projects focused on shared prosperity, including Indigenous economic participation.

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The essentials

Event details

Dates
23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026
Location
Casino Rama, Orillia, Canada
Organiser
Forward Summit

Public discussion

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On stage

Speakers

  • Chief Nikki van Oirschot, Chief, Caldwell First Nation
  • Chief Joe Miskokomon, Chief, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
  • Chief Bruce Archibald, Chief, Taykwa Tagamou Nation
  • Hal Eagletail, Eaglestar Enterprises Ltd
  • Sharon Ostberg Bamkushwada, Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
  • Shannon Watt, CEO, Canadian Propane Association
  • Sheryl-Ann Carscadden, Founder and Owner, Sundance Source Consulting
  • Myan Marcen-Gaudaur, Director, Indigenous Relations and

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • The Champlain Waterfront Hotel

    540 m from the venue

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  • Econo Lodge

    motel · 1.4 km from the venue

    265 Memorial Avenue, L3V 5X8

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  • Kings Inn

    motel · 1.5 km from the venue

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  • Knights Inn Orillia

    motel · 1.6 km from the venue

    450 West Street South, Orillia, L3V 5H3

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  • Quality Inn & Conference Centre

    1.7 km from the venue

    201 Woodside Drive, Orillia

    MapHotel site+17053267343

  • Comfort Inn

    2.0 km from the venue

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