The second annual Neeganii-Iishawin gathering focused on northern economic development, brought together First Nations economic developers from across Northwestern Ontario.
Organizers of the second annual Neeganii-Iishawin gathering expressed overwhelming joy with the high number of registrants, delegates, and representatives. John Beardy, director of business development for Windigo Community Development Corporation, shared, 'We had to cut off the registration opportunity because we maxed out on the number of openings that we had. Just looking at the floor this morning, it's a great number.
' He continued, 'We're super excited and I'm sure our economic developers will learn a lot and hopefully they'll have something to go back to the communities they can share, plan, implement and deliver to suit their community needs.' \The Neeganii-Iishawin northern economic development gathering commenced on Tuesday, running until Thursday at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay. Six organizations, representing over 30 communities across Northwestern Ontario, collaborated to host the conference: Independent First Nations Alliance, Keewaytinook Okimakanak, Shibogama First Nations Council, Matawa First Nations, Windigo Community Development Corporation, and the ThawiKayhiGan Group. \'The purpose of this gathering is to bring our First Nations economic developers together,' explained Beardy. 'Whether it's for training, whether it's bringing ideas for economic development at the community level, we look at the number of ideas that that they can look at, that are relevant and be applied at the community level.' He stated that speakers were brought in from across Canada and the region, emphasizing the sharing of best practices, learning new ideas, and finding inspiration for community-level development. 'We try to gear every presentation or idea that that is relatable, that is doable at the community level, so we always encourage our community representatives to listen and take part as to what they can see here and learn here during the even,' Beardy concluded. Beardy expressed hope that, with the success of the first two years, the event will continue annually
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