Pathways to Prosperity: Indigenous Led Tourism and Shared Success Friday, June 5 · 11:55 AM – 12:25 PM Register Details June 5, 11:55 am – 12:25 pm. Speakers June 5, 2026 Chief Linda Innes Gitxaała Nation June 5, 2026 Chief Chris Roberts Chief Wei Wai Kum First Nation Chris Roberts was elected as the Chief Councillor of the Wei Wai Kum First Nation in 2018. A lifelong resident of the Wei Wai Kum community, Chief Roberts earned his Economics Degree from the University of Victoria in 2008. In his role as Elected Chief, he focuses on various responsibilities, including economic development initiatives, treaty […] June 5, 2026 Ian Simpson CEO Petroglyph Development Ian Simpson (Yaatqumtun) is a proud citizen of the Snuneymuxw Nation and serves as Chief Executive Officer of Petroglyph Development Group, the Nation’s economic development corporation. Guided by Snuneymuxw values and worldview, Ian leads with the conviction that Indigenous economies are not emerging—they are resurging. A graduate of Vancouver Island University and holder of an MBA […] June 4–5, 2026 Moderator Todd Corrigall Senior Vice President Central Strategies ← All sessions
