Gathering for Success Symposium
The gathering was an unprecedented forum to share international perspectives on how to increase Indigenous participation in local and global economies. Attendees experienced an exciting three days of knowledge-sharing and examining best practices that can be brought back to their communities. In addition to these long-term benefits, the symposium had three immediate outcomes:
Gathering for Success, an international symposium on Aboriginal economic development strategies, took place June 28-30, 2009 in Banff, Alberta. This historic event, hosted by the Government of Alberta in partnership with Treaty 7 Management Corp., attracted more than 600 delegates including internationally recognized speakers and experts who shared their insights and successful strategies focused on Aboriginal prosperity.
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An online toolkit of Aboriginal economic development information.
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A study tour for international delegates took place immediately following the symposium, promoting Alberta business partnerships among Aboriginal communities globally.
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A new youth engagement forum will continue discussions among the young Aboriginal men and women, ages 18-29, who attended the symposium, supporting the entrepreneurial spirit of the next generation of Aboriginal business leaders.
