Regardless of whether you are a small Indigenous start-up looking for financing or a multinational corporation seeking to partner with a local Aboriginal Corporation, the skill of partnership building is integral to the success of First Nations employment and economic development. Sometimes it’s as easy as picking up the phone and starting a conversation, but other times the process can be arduous due to red tape, community conflict, looming deadlines, gatekeepers, and much more. 

This interactive post-Forum workshop will help you upgrade your partnership building prowess, no matter who you are working for. You may be looking to enter into negotiations with a Land Council, boost your organisation’s Indigenous procurement targets, make a deal to have your product stocked by a flagship retailer...it all comes down to being confident that you have the skills necessary to navigate the murky waters of partnership building. 

Learn from some of the best in the business who have won large commercial contracts on behalf of Indigenous businesses, represented large companies in dealings with Indigenous NFPs and small business, and advocated for community interests when the big end of town comes knocking.