Wednesday,
12 November 2025 at a Glance 

2025 Making a Life, Making a Living Conference / Conférence Se faire une vie, gagner sa vie

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025​​​​

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Schedule at a Glance

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​​Pre-Opening Tour

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Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Lewis Cardinal
Tour: kihcihkaw askî – Sacred Land
Location: Whitemud Park, 14141 Fox Drive NW, Edmonton

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Conference Registration

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Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Matrix Hotel – Desk outside elevators

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Opening Night Program

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Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Matrix Hotel

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• 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  Live music during registration and guest arrival
  Musicians: Evan Westfal & Emmet Michael

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• 6:00 p.m. – 6:40 p.m.
  Indigenous Opening Ceremony – Led by Elder Richard Jenkins

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• 6:40 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
  Welcome & Introduction – Cheyenne Mihko Kihêw (they/them), M.C.

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• 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
  Keynote Speaker: Chris Cochrane

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• 7:15 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.
  Other opening remarks and transition to networking

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Evening Networking & Social

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Time: 7:50 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Live Music: Emmet Michael
Activity: Informal networking

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Late Night Event

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Kiki Money BALL
Time: 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Details: Plans in progress — more information to come

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