First Nations economic development conference sells out – TBNewsWatch.com
The hosts of the event are Independent First Nations Alliance, Shibogama First Nations Council, Matawa First Nations, Windigo Community Development Corporation, ThawiKayhiGan Group, and Keewaytinook Okimakanak.
THUNDER BAY — Organizers of the second annual Neeganii-Iishawin gathering said they were overwhelmed with registrants, delegates and representatives.
“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,” said John Beardy, director of business development for Windigo Community Development Corporation.
