Calgary lawyer Billie Fortier will speak at the inaugural Forward Summit, a conference aimed at strengthening relationships between Indigenous communities and industry, in Calgary on February 28.
Billie will be part of a panel discussion on inspirational women’s stories. She’ll be joined onstage by successful Indigenous women from across Canada, including Jenn Harper, founder of Cheekbone Beauty; Nicole Robertson, president and chief communications specialist at Muskwa Productions & Consulting; Janice Larocque, president and founder of Spirit Staffing; Krystal Abotossaway, president of the Aboriginal Professional Association of Canada; and Raylene Whitford, director of Canative Energy.
The panel is part of the “Workforce Forward” portion of the summit, which brings together thought leaders from industry and Indigenous communities for a full day of discussion on topics including cultural differences, workforce growth and inclusion.
Forward Summit takes place at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre from February 26-28, 2019.
About Billie Fortier
An associate in the MLT Aikins Calgary office, Billie advises First Nations and Métis communities on matters related to economic development, commercial leasing, industry partnerships and community governance. She also advises clients across a number of industries on general commercial matters and in connection with M&A and corporate reorganizations.