Name: Reconciliation in Action: Planning Your Event in Collaboration with Indigenous Communities
Start: 2026-10-07T09:45:00-0700
End: 2026-10-07T10:45:00-0700

This premier gathering of festival and event professionals, suppliers, and industry partners from around the world offers unparalleled opportunities for education, inspiration, and meaningful connection. From those taking their first steps toward a new event, to those advancing long-standing, globally recognized experiences, there is something for everyone as we explore emerging trends, address real-world challenges, and identify new opportunities.
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Reconciliation in Action: Planning Your Event in Collaboration with Indigenous Communities

Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT

Room - Coronado II

This session will discuss how meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities can lead to more authentic and inclusive events. Using the annual Canada Together event held in Vancouver, British Columbia as a case study, it shows how collaboration with local First Nations has shaped programming and storytelling for the event.
The session offers practical ways to build respectful relationships and ensure Indigenous voices are meaningfully reflected throughout the planning process.

Speakers

Frans Hancke

Lead Planner, Canada Place Corporation

Frans Hancke began his career in the live entertainment industry at the age of 16, gaining foundational experience by producing shows for independent bands. Since then, he has built an extensive portfolio managing a wide variety of large-scale productions, including major comedy and... Read More →

Kaitlan Lay, MA

Indigenous Relations Advisor, Canada Place Corporation / Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

Kaitlan Lay has over thirteen years of experience in the field of Indigenous relations, building collaborative partnerships with First Nations communities, leading consultation and engagement processes, and advancing reconciliation initiatives. Kaitlan has been involved with the Canada... Read More →

Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Room - Coronado II

Education, CFEE Elective

IFEA 71st Annual Convention & Expo

Frans Hancke

Kaitlan Lay, MA

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IFEA 71st Annual Convention & Expo

Frans Hancke

Kaitlan Lay, MA

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