Max Osceola III, from the Seminole Tribe of Florida, is among the guest speakers scheduled to participate in the Binasi Economic Reconciliation Business and Agriculture Forum on June 11-12 at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

A press release detailed Osceola’s background in Native American economic development and Indigenous culture programs. Osceola is the son of former longtime Seminole Tribe Councilman Max Osceola Jr., who helped lead the tribe in its acquisition of Hard Rock International and its growth as a major figure in the gaming and entertainment industries.

The Binasi forum’s other guest speakers are Chief Tréchelle Bunn, the first woman and youngest person ever elected as Chief of Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation; Ashley Callingbull, actress, model and activist from Enoch Cree Nation; Grand Chief Jerry Daniels from the Southern Chiefs’ Organization; and Jim Ludlow, president of True North Real Estate Development.

According to the press release, the forum will feature discussions and perspectives on what economic reconciliation is and what it could be. The Southern Chiefs’ Organization and Souther Chiefs Economic Development are the hosts of the conference. For more information go to scoinc.mb.ca.