Program
Monday
November 2
Day 1
Pre-Conference Workshop Optional – Members only - Must register to attend – Limited number of participants
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
AI, Digital Marketing, & Your Online Footprint
This is a full day in person digital marketing workshop. Topics include:
1 - Your Digital Footprint
2 - Digital Strategy & Development
3 - Social Media & Content Marketing
4 - AI and SEO Optimization
5 - Advertising Analytics and more
*Please note: A lunch is included and will be served at noon
Annual Conference & AGM Aqsarniit Lounge
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Warm Up to Nunavut’s Travel Industry - Meet & Greet Reception
Welcome to the opening night of Travel Nunavut’s Annual Conference & AGM! We're excited to bring together friends, colleagues, and partners from near and far to celebrate Nunavut’s travel industry at the annual meet & greet.
Tuesday
November 3
Day 2
Annual Conference & AGM Aqsarniit Hotel, Ballroom A
8:00 AM
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Join your fellow delegates for breakfast and networking.
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Cultural Opening
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9:10 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcome Messages
Opening from Singer/songwriter, Terry Uyarak.
9:30 AM -10:00 AM
Welcome Address from the Honourable George Hickes, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
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10:00 AM -10:15 AM
Welcome Address from the Honourable Craig Simalik, Minister of Community Services
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10:15 AM -10:30 AM
Health Break
Refreshments and Networking
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Panel: Growth of the Travel Industry
This panel full of experienced operators of various operators, will reflect on the 30 years of growth in the travel sector. Moderated by TN Vice Chair, Steve Sullivan, panellists will be:
- Peter Kilabuk, Peter’s Expediting and Outfitting
- Joelle Roy, Canadian North
- Jen Hayward, Outcrop Nunavut
- Charlie Tautuaqjuk, Central Tourism and Outfitting
- Jason Edmunds, Adventure Canada
11:45 AM
Industry Video
A first look at some of the videos we’ve been producing for our 30th anniversary year with Outcrop.
12:00 PM
Lunch
Lunch and networking.
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Panel: Funding in Nunavut
Panellists include:
- Indigenous Services Canada
- CanNor
- GN, Community Services
- Kakivak Association
- Kitikmeot Inuit Association
Moderated by Norine Naguib, Executive Director of Travel Nunavut
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
AI for Small Business: Risks & Rewards
Presented by Strong Coffee Marketing.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Navigating a Changing North: Ice
Presented by Mari-Lynn Taylor, SmartICE
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Health Break
Refreshments and networking
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Travel Nunavut Annual General Meeting
Celebration Dinner & Awards Aqsarniit Hotel, Ballroom B
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Travel Nunavut Industry Dinner & Awards
Tonight, we come together to celebrate the passion and dedication that make Nunavut’s travel industry truly special. The evening begins at 6:30 PM with guest arrivals, followed by a delicious dinner and an evening of recognition and inspiration.
Guests must purchase a ticket.
Wednesday
November 4
Day 3
Annual Conference & AGM Aqsarniit Hotel, Ballroom A
8:00 AM
Networking Breakfast
Join your fellow delegates for breakfast and networking.
9:00 AM -11:00 AM
Conference Sessions
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12:00-4:00 PM
Post Conference Workshop - Culinary Tourism Workshop
This is a half day, in-person culinary tourism workshop. Topics include:
1 - Understanding culinary tourism best practices, trends and importance.
2 - How to characterize culinary tourists and understand their interests and motivators.
3 - Recongnize the place of food businesses and tourism operators in the Culinary Tourism Value Chain.
4 - Describe the characteristics of a memorable culinary experience and how to use these to enhance visitor experience.
5 - Learn to tell the taste of place story of Nunavut.
6 - Ideals for local food sourcing and menu development.