Expanding the Circle: First Nations Economic Reconciliation

Description

In partnership with the City of Burnaby, we are proud to bring you this interactive event, Expanding the Circle: First Nations Economic Reconciliation.

This event will feature a keynote presentation, a facilitated discussion, and networking component, to foster listening, learning, and dialogue.

Join Sandra Fossella the Community Client Relationship Officer for the Musqueam Capital Corp. Business Development team for a discussion centering on Economic reconciliation and building lasting mutually beneficial relationships with industry partners. The Musqueam Capital Corp is the economic development arm for the Musqueam Nation, and the Business Development department is responsible for the procurement priorities outlined in the various relationship agreements. 

We encourage you to wear an orange shirt - you can order one or purchase one at retailers here.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Peoples. Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years.

About our speaker:

Sandra Fossella is a proud member of the Musqueam First Nations. She serves as the Community & Client Relationship Officer for the Musqueam Capital Corporation (MCC) Business Development team. Sandra works with the many MCC Affiliated companies, including Kiewit, Hall Constructors, PCL, Graham, connecting them to the Musqueam community, and ensuring long-term mutually beneficial relationships. Sandra facilitates contracting opportunities and provides advisory services to Musqueam entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their businesses and build their capacity. She also oversees major project files including the Broadway Subway Rapid Transit Line, business aspects to the Musqueam-BC Hydro Relationship Agreement, and the Surrey to Langley Skytrain Project. Sandra takes great pride in facilitating opportunities to grow the Musqueam community capacity, and to foster greater working relationships with industry partners.