November 24, 2018
Dear Chiefs, Councils and Senior Managers
Re: National Indigenous Cannabis & Hemp Conference
Following the success of our inaugural conference Nov.18-21 on the Tsuut’ina Nation, we wish to personally invite you to the second National Indigenous Cannabis & Hemp Conference to be held on February 19-21, 2019, at the The Shaw Centre in Ottawa.
The passage of Bill C-45 legalizing recreational cannabis has created much debate within First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities. The social, economic and health benefits will have an impact on each of our communities for generations to come.
It is important that we are all fully informed as to how the legalization of cannabis will affect our communities, from health and safety, to economic benefits, to our treaty rights and sovereignty.
This will be the first cannabis conference to feature leading Indigenous experts from the medical, legal, and business communities with proven experience in cannabis & hemp. The conference will include two days of in-depth presentations and panels, followed by an optional day to visit local cultivation, medical, and retail operations.
The opportunities for Indigenous communities are boundless. We invite you to join us to gather the information and ask the questions required to make responsible decisions for your community.
Further details and pre-registration will be available soon at www.NICHC.ca.
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
While Bill C – 45 creates tremendous economic opportunity for the country, it also created unprecedented social and political concerns for Indigenous communities. As raised at a recent BC Assembly of First Nations cannabis meeting with Health Canada, the legislation was passed without providing Indigenous communities “the opportunity to be compliant” within the current Federal framework.
Without adequate engagement and consultation, Indigenous communities have been left unprepared. The issues behind Bill C-45 and First Nations become that much more complex once sovereignty, land and treaty rights, self-government, community wellness, economic development, jobs and training, policing and enforcement, etc., come into play.
The First National Indigenous Cannabis & Hemp Conference is designed to address these questions. It is also designed to created a valuable networking opportunity for those Nations looking to enter into business relationships with other Nations and industry experts.
Our panels of leading Indigenous cannabis experts from the fields of medicine, business, law, economic and policy development will address the questions your communities should be asking.
This is a must-attend event if your Nation is seeking answers to the opportunities and potential pitfalls behind cannabis and hemp.
Do not miss out…Register today!
Sincerely,
Howard Silver
Conference Chair
National Indigenous Cannabis & Hemp Conference
howard@nichc.ca
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Gain invaluable insight as a delegate!
This is a must-attend event if your community is considering the pros and cons of the cannabis and hemp industry to create economic diversification, promote harm reduction, drive revenues, and generate job opportunities.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS
HEALTH DIRECTORS
INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS
LAW ENFORCMENT
LAWYERS
LICENSED PRODUCERS
FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL, AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
FINANCIAL OFFICERS
CAREER COUNSELORS
RISK MANAGERS
CANNABIS INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS
CAPITAL FUND MANAGERS
HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS
Click here for Delegate information & registration
Click here for Exhibitor information & registration
Speakers – February 2019, Ottawa
Learn from Leading Indigenous Experts!
Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor
The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor was elected in October 2015 as an M.P. in the riding of Moncton…
Chief Gina Deer, Kahnawà:ke Nation
Gina Deer is serving her third term as an elected member of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke.
Former Chief Isadore Day
A former Regional Chief of Ontario, Lake Huron Region Grand Chief and Vice Chair the North Shore Tribal Council…
Grand Chief Joseph Norton
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake
Joseph Tokwiro Norton has been a leader in his community of Kahnawà:ke…
Dr. Shelley Turner MD CCFP
Pimicikamak FN (Cross Lake) Mb., Addiction & Harm Reduction Specialist, Founder & Chief Medical Officer…
Grant McLeod
Co-Founder of Seven Oaks and SVP, Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel for Beleave
Chief Christian Sinclair
Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Co-Chair Manitoba Norther Economic Development Strategy, Director National Access…
Todd Cain
Director General, Licensing and Medical Access, Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Branch at Health Canada
Georges Routhier
Georges is a pioneer in the regulated marijuana business in Canada and his company, PipeDreemz Inc.,
Alex Abellan
As CEO of Chakra Cannabis and founder of National Access Cannabis, Alex is dedicated to putting Canada on the world…
Elder – Irene Lindsay
Irene is a Wolf Clan descendant, originally from the Cree/Sioux community of Wakaw, Saskatchewan. As a youth…
Ernie Daniels
Member of the Salt River First Nation, NWT, Ernie Daniels is a Certified General Accountant and a Certified Aboriginal…
Mohan Denetto
Director General Economic and Business Opportunities, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
Jennifer Caldwell
Cannabis License Expertsis a compliance solutions provider consisting of in-house professionals with extensive Cannabis…
Francine Whiteduck
Algonquin from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nationand founder of Whiteduck Resources Inc.,
Efstathia (Effie) Kiatos
Research Specialist at Thunderbird Partnership Foundation with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and a Master …
Rachelle Maskell
Research Writer and Knowledge Exchange Specialist at Thunderbird Partnership Foundation
Wade McAdam
Kikino Métis Settlement
Founder, CanWest Hemp Corp
Industry & Indigenous Rights…..
Cherie Brant
Cherie is a partner in Dickinson Wright’s Toronto office. She has First Nations law practice…
Brenda Zurba
Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation // la Société de financement de la tribu Wi-Chi-Way-Win
Optional Site Tours:
We will be facilitating an optional site tour of Canopy Growth in Smith Falls ON. Pre-registration is required.
Click here to register.
Conference Venue – The Shaw Centre – 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa ON, K1N9J2
Hotel Venue – The Westin Hotel – 11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa ON K1N 9H4
(Note: The Conference Centre and hotel are connected with an indoor pedestrian walkway)
CONFERENCE TIMETABLE & AIRLINE PROMO CODES
| 2:00pm – 8:00pm | Delegate Registration – The Shaw Centre |
| 6:30pm – 9:00pm | Opening Reception – The Shaw Centre |
| 7:00am – 8:45am | Delegate Registration – The Shaw Centre |
| 8:45 am – 5:00pm | Conference Day 1 – The Shaw Centre |
| 7:00pm – 11:00pm | Banquet evening featuring Comedian Howie Miller |
| 8:45 am – 5:00pm | Conference Day 2 – The Shaw Centre |
| 9:00am – 1:00pm |
[OPTIONAL] Site Tours (on Registration form) $125.00 per person Buses depart from The Westin Hotel. Price includes transportation, bag lunch and Tour. Must be booked before February 15, 2019. Destination is the Canopy Growth Facility in Smith Falls, ON. Limited seats available. Please book with your Delegate Registration. |
AIRLINE PROMO CODES:
Air Canada have issued discount codes for flights. We hope you will be able to take advantage of these discounts with our compliments. Links are included with this information below.
AIR CANADA – An Official Airline of NICHC 2018 & 2019Promotion Code: 6XMMMUZ1
Thank you for choosing Air Canada as the official airline for your event, which will be held Tuesday, February 19, 2019 to Thursday, February 21, 2019.
This a promotion code for the convention product. To book a flight with your promotion code, access aircanada.com and enter your promotion code in the search panel.
to qualify for the Meeting and Conventions special fares a minimum of 10 delegates is required travelling from various origins to the same destination within air canada s extensive north american and international network. customers will benefit from an instant online registration and enjoy a ten per cent discount on eligible fares.
Applicable Rules
• The booking is to be made to the following city: Ottawa, YOW (ON)
• The travel period begins Tuesday, February 12, 2019 and ends Thursday, February 28, 2019.
• Travel is valid Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
• No discount will apply to Tango bookings for travel within Canada or between Canada and the U.S. For International travel (destinations outside North America), discounts apply to all fares including Tango.
• However, all bookings made using the promotion code will count toward the minimum 10 passenger requirement for Meetings and Conventions events.
VIA RAIL
The following are the details pertaining to your conference fare:
| VALID: | February 17th 2019 to February 24th 2019 |
| TERRITORY: | From all stations throughout the VIA system to Ottawa and return. |
| RESTRICTIONS: |
Fare applies to a maximum of two passengers per booking. One complimentary stopover is allowed at no additional charge. For travel on all fare plans in Business class, the first stopover is allowed at no additional charge, provided that this stopover takes place in Toronto, Montréal or Ottawa only. |
| DISCOUNT: | 10% off the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus, Sleeper class. “Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional discount is being applied.” |
| EXCEPTION: | Discount does not apply in any Escape fares and Prestige Class. |
| IDENTIFICATION: | Participants must reference the event’s VIA convention discount code: 13860. |
HOTELS
NICHC Accommodations:
Hotel and meal packages have been negotiated with the conference hotels listed below.
Each package includes:
– accommodations
– two breakfasts at the property you are staying
Online reservations: See below for the Link to Westin Reservations.
***PLEASE SELECT YOUR REQUIRED DATES ONLY***
When calling hotel reservations, please indicate that you are with the NICHC Cannabis Conference. Please book before the cut-off dates to avoid price increases.
Conference Hotel – The Westin Hotel – 11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON
TRADE SHOW
Conference Partners:
Conference Partners:
We are pleased to offer our corporate supporters the opportunity to gain more exposure to conference delegates and industry through our Partnership Program. Partnerships of $10K or more also include booth space, delegate registration and meal plans.
Click here to learn more and Register in our Partnership Program
Exhibitor booths:
Booth space is likely to be limited as we allocate booths preferentially to our Partnership Program (which includes booth space). When available, basic booth price will be $2195.00 for a 10 x 10 booth space including skirted table & 2 Chairs (plus taxes)
Click here to Register as an Exhibitor
Meal plans:
Breakfast is included if staying at the Westin Hotel. Exhibitors will need to purchase conference meal plans in addition to booth space. The meal plan includes 2 lunches and all breaks and snacks at the conference
EXHIBITORS
If you have a product or service that is Cannabis or Hemp related and want to reach the Indigenous market, then you need to be at this conference. Booth space is limited…Register today!
Conference Partners:
We are pleased to offer our corporate supporters the opportunity to gain more exposure to conference delegates and industry through our Partnership Program. Partnerships of $10K or more also include booth space, delegate registration and meal plans.
Click here to learn more and Register in our Partnership Program
Exhibitor booths:
Booth space is likely to be limited as we allocate booths preferentially to our Partnership Program (which includes booth space). When available, basic booth price will be $2195.00 for a 10 x 10 booth space including skirted table & 2 Chairs (plus taxes)
Click here to Register as an Exhibitor
Meal plans:
Partial plans are included in the Delegate Registration rates. It includes 2 lunches and coffee breaks/snacks. If staying at the Westin, your room rate includes Breakfast at the Hotel. (see Delegate Registration form)
Conference Pricing
NICHC Conference Registration includes admission to:
– Welcome Reception (Tuesday, Feb. 19)
– Both Conference Days and all workshops & sessions (Wed. & Thurs, Feb. 20 & 21)
– Trade Show (Wed. & Thurs, Feb. 20 & 21)
Registration Fees:
| Elder or Senior – before or after Jan 15 | $495.00 |
| Nation/Community Member (before Jan. 15) | $895.00 |
| Nation/Community Member (After Jan. 16) | $995.00 |
| Non-Indigenous/Government/Corporate (before Jan. 15) | $995.00 |
| Non-Indigenous/Government/Corporate (after Jan. 16) | $1095.00 |
Optional: (at additional cost)
| Comedy Night Banquet & Show – Feb. 20 | $ 79.95 |
| Additional Meal Plans – 2 lunches, all coffee breaks and snacks. | $ 175.00 |
|
Optional Facility Tour – Feb. 22, 9:00am-2:00pm Includes Bus transport, Bag Lunch and Tour of Canopy Growth facility |
$ 125.00 *must register before Feb. 15 |
Conference Partnership Opportunities
Title Partnership: (Reserved)
Title Event Partnership status: Primary logo placement on center stage, name badges, social media links, web site, media releases, name mentions, event bags, opening reception, casino night, entertainment evening. Triple open plan booth space. Double page spread color program ad plus single page advertorial. 8 full conference delegate registrations inclusive of meal packages and VIP Table of 8 at the Comedy Dinner Banquet & Show.
Comedy Dinner Partnership: (Reserved)
Comedy Dinner Banquet with Howie Miller (ticketed event)
Comedy Dinner Event Partnership status: Five minute dinner introduction, Primary logo placement on center stage during dinner & show, social media links, web site, media releases, name mentions during dinner & show. Single booth space. Full page ad in conference program. 4 full conference delegate registrations inclusive of meal packages and VIP Table of 8 at the Comedy Dinner Banquet & Show.
$25,000 Platinum Partnership:
Platinum Event Partnership status: Secondary logo placement on center stage, name badges, social media links, web site, media releases, event bags, opening reception, casino night, entertainment evening. Double open booth space. Full page color program ad plus single page advertorial. 6 full conference delegate registrations inclusive of meal packages. 6 Seats at VIP Table for Comedy Dinner Banquet & Show.
$20,000 Gold Partnership:
> President’s Panel
Gold Event Partnership status: Tertiary logo placement on main stage deck, social media, web site, media releases. Single booth space. Full page color program ad. 4 full conference delegate registrations inclusive of meal packages, 2 minute welcome at start of President’s Panel and 4 seats at the Comedy Dinner Banquet & Show.
$ 15,000 Silver Partnership:
Choose One:
> Opening Reception
Silver Event Partnership status: Banner & logo tags for your presentation, tags on centre stage deck, social media links, web site, media releases. Single booth space. 3 full conference delegate registrations inclusive of meal packages. 3/4 page color program ad.
$10,000 Bronze Partnership:
Choose one Presentation Panel (see agenda):
(one sponsor per subject panel)
Bronze Event Partnership status: Logo placement on main stage deck, social media links, web site, media releases. Single booth space. 2 full conference delegate registrations inclusive of meal packages. Half page color program ad. Speaker introduction (2 minutes)
$7,500 Base Partnerships: (Exhibition Booth Not Included)
Choose One:
> Conference Internet Service
> Conference Breaks / Coffee / Tea/ Ice Tea / Water Station
> Exhibitor Lounge
> Logo on Show bags
> Tent Cards on all Tables
> Cell Phone Charging Station
Recognition Signage throughout event (exhibition booth not included). Logo placement on social media links, web site, media releases. 2 full conference delegate registrations inclusive of meal package. Quarter page color program ad.
Please submit Conference Partnership requests and inquiries to:
Eric Filion, Marketing & Sponsorship Director – eric@NICHC.ca
Howard Silver, Conference Chair – howard@NICHC.ca
Or call 403-708-3944 to learn more.
Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you.
CONTACT
National Indigenous Cannabis and Hemp Conference (NICHC)
Contact us for more details!!
Send us your contact info:
Main Line: 403-294-0977
Conference Chair:
Howard@NICHC.ca
Operations & Registration Manager:
Lisa@NICHC.ca
Sales Manager & Special Projects:
David@NICHC.ca
Director, Marketing & Sponsorship:
Eric@NICHC.ca
Media Inquiries:
social@NICHC.ca
