Wednesday,
12 November 2025 at a Glance

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

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Schedule at a Glance

Pre-Opening Tour

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

Conference Registration

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

Opening Night Program

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

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

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

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

Evening Networking & Social

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

Late Night Event

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