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SUMMARY:OPBA Ignite: Navigating the OECM Indigenous Marketplace
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DESCRIPTION:OPBA Ignite: Navigating the OECM Indigenous Marketplace\n\n06/23/26 01:00 PM EST\n - 06/23/26 02:00 PM EST\Description:\nJune 23, 2026\n1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET \nVirtual Event \nRegistration closes on June 22, 2026 at 12 PM ET\n\nOECM’s Indigenous Marketplace reflects our commitment to social procurement and economic reconciliation, in alignment with TRC Call to Action 92. Through this initiative, 40+ qualified Indigenous suppliers have been vetted to help municipalities advance their Indigenous engagement journey in a practical and compliant way.\nThis session will cover:\n\n\n	Why and how the program was developed\n	The Supplier Selection Tool and how to use it to find the right Indigenous supplier for your needs\n\n\nPresenter\n\nLuba Medvedeva\nLuba Medvedeva is a Business Development leader with 15+ years of experience advancing marketplace growth, stakeholder engagement, and strategic partnerships across both the public and private sectors. In her current role, she actively advances ESG priorities, with a strong focus on social procurement and Indigenous engagement—helping public sector organizations build partnerships with Indigenous businesses and connect with qualified Indigenous suppliers through initiatives like OECM’s Indigenous Marketplace.\nDerame Aodesho\nDerame Aodesho is a Business Development and Customer Relationship Management leader with over 20 years of experience across customer service, account management, and business operations. With a legal academic background, he brings a disciplined, strategic approach to client engagement and growth. His work aligns with ESG priorities, emphasizing responsible business practices, inclusive relationships, and sustainable value creation. He is committed to delivering exceptional customer outcomes while enabling organizational excellence in service delivery.\n \n\nRegistration Fees:\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n			Title\n			\n			\n			Fee\n			\n			\n			Member Status\n			\n			\n			Points\n			\n			\n			CEUs\n			\n			\n			Hours\n			\n		\n		\n			\n			Members\n			\n			\n			$20.00 + HST\n			\n			\n			Members Only\n			\n			\n			0.0000\n			\n			\n			0.0000\n			\n			\n			1.00\n			\n		\n		\n			\n			Non Members               \n			\n			\n			$35.00 + HST                \n			\n			\n			All Registrants                             \n			\n			\n			0.0000                        \n			\n			\n			0.0000                            \n			\n			\n			1.00                           \n			\n		\n	\n\n\n \n\nPlease refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds.\n
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:OPBA Ignite: Navigating the OECM Indigenous Marketplace<br /><br />06/23/26 01:00 PM EST - 06/23/26 02:00 PM EST<br />Description:<br />June 23, 2026<br />
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET&nbsp;<br />
Virtual Event&nbsp;<br />
<strong>Registration closes on June 22, 2026 at 12 PM ET</strong><br />
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<strong><a href="https://oecm.ca/indigenous-marketplace/">OECM&rsquo;s Indigenous Marketplace</a></strong> reflects our commitment to social procurement and economic reconciliation, in alignment with <strong><a href="https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1524506030545/1557513309443">TRC Call to Action 92</a></strong>. Through this initiative, 40+ qualified Indigenous suppliers have been vetted to help municipalities advance their Indigenous engagement journey in a practical and compliant way.
<p data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">This session will cover:</p>

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	<li>Why and how the program was developed</li>
	<li>The Supplier Selection Tool and how to use it to find the right Indigenous supplier for your needs</li>
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<p aria-hidden="true"><strong>Presenter<br />
<br />
Luba Medvedeva</strong><br />
Luba Medvedeva is a Business Development leader with 15+ years of experience advancing marketplace growth, stakeholder engagement, and strategic partnerships across both the public and private sectors. In her current role, she actively advances ESG priorities, with a strong focus on social procurement and Indigenous engagement&mdash;helping public sector organizations build partnerships with Indigenous businesses and connect with qualified Indigenous suppliers through initiatives like OECM&rsquo;s Indigenous Marketplace.</p>
<strong>Derame Aodesho</strong><br />
Derame Aodesho is a Business Development and Customer Relationship Management leader with over 20 years of experience across customer service, account management, and business operations. With a legal academic background, he brings a disciplined, strategic approach to client engagement and growth. His work aligns with ESG priorities, emphasizing responsible business practices, inclusive relationships, and sustainable value creation. He is committed to delivering exceptional customer outcomes while enabling organizational excellence in service delivery.<br />
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<p>Registration Fees:</p>

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			<p>$20.00&nbsp;+ HST</p>
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			<p>Members Only</p>
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			<p>0.0000</p>
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			<p>Non Members&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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			<p>$35.00 + HST&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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			<p>All Registrants&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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			<p>0.0000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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			<p>0.0000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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			<p>1.00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Please refer to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.opba.ca/docs/OPBA_Refund-Payment_Policy.pdf">our refund + payment policy</a>&nbsp;for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds.</p>

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