09/10/2025
Shaping the Future Through Indigenous-Led Development
Musqueam Capital is proud to participate in an important conversation on how Indigenous businesses and communities are driving regional prosperity and sustainable growth.
Join our CEO, Stephen Lee, and other respected leaders on October 2 at the Vancouver Convention Centre for a morning of expert presentations and panel discussions focused on Indigenous-led economic development, infrastructure, and long-term partnerships.
Stephen will share how Musqueam Capital is advancing the Musqueam Nation’s economic vision while contributing to a more equitable and prosperous future for the region.
📅 October 2 | 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Vancouver Convention Centre
Featured Speakers and Panellists Include:
Chief Derek Epp, Tzeachten First Nation
Jenn Podmore Russell, Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation
Luke Schauerte, Woodfibre LNG
Barbara Mercredi, Scotiabank
Karen Ogen, First Nations Natural Gas Alliance
Christy Smith, Falkirk
Ryan Daum, Tsawwassen First Nation
More to be announced
To attend, register at https://bit.ly/4g3CHRq
This event is presented by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and its partners.
📣Are you interested in exploring the critical role Indigenous businesses and communities play in building regional prosperity?
On October 2, sit in on expert presentations and panel discussions to learn how local First Nations and business and economic development leaders are shaping a more sustainable, prosperous, and equitable future.
Join us for an inspiring and solutions-focused day highlighting Indigenous-led initiatives that are redefining infrastructure, addressing economic and social challenges, and fostering long-term partnerships for shared growth and sustainability across the region.
📆October 2 | 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍Vancouver Convention Centre
Presenters:
Chief Derek Epp of the Tzeachten First Nation
Stephen Lee, CEO of the Musqueam Capital Corporation
Jenn Podmore Russell, Chief Development Officer, Real Estate & Development at the Nch'ḵay̓ Development Corporation
Luke Schauerte, CEO of Woodfibre LNG
Panellists:
Barbara Mercredi, Director, Indigenous Financial Services at Scotiabank
Karen Ogen, CEO of First Nations Natural Gas Alliance
Christy Smith, SVP of Indigenous Interests and Community Well-being at Falkirk
Ryan Daum, Manager of Development of the Tsawwassen First Nation
Additional panellists to be announced.
Moderators:
Allie Meeres, Executive VP & Partner of Sedgwick Strategies
Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
Catherine Pennington, Director, Indigenous Advisory Services at KPMG Canada
Sharon G. K. Singh, Co-Head Environment and Indigenous at McMillan LLP
To register for the event, visit https://bit.ly/4g3CHRq
Title Sponsor: CN
Supporting Sponsors: Scotiabank, Invest Vancouver, Parkland Corporation, Woodfibre LNG, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), Trans Mountain, WSP, Rio Tinto
Breakfast Sponsor: KPMG Canada
Preferred Media Partner: BIV News
Presented in Partnership with: Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council and World Trade Centre Vancouver