ADVANCING INDIGENOUS WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN ALBERTA

Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub - Indigenous

Advancing Indigenous women entrepreneurs: Convening Alberta’s Indigenous women entrepreneurs  and the ecosystem that supports them.

Ross Glen Hall

Indigenous women are, and always have been at the very heart of our communities, and today are reclaiming their place and power in the economy. As we journey towards truth and reconciliation, moments of learning help us address current issues and create a better future for Indigenous women and girls, together.On November 9, the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) invites you to join us at Mount Royal University for a special in-person event to celebrate Indigenous women entrepreneurs in Alberta.Indigenous and non-Indigenous women entrepreneurs, innovators, and sector leaders will leave this inspiring afternoon with new connections and new perspectives on how economic reconciliation is an integral part of the future of an inclusive innovation ecosystem.WHY ATTEND<ul><li>Be inspired by Indigenous women entrepreneurs and the stories behind their businesses. Hear from Bobbie Racette of Virtual Gurus, Melrene EagleSpeaker of Native Diva Creations, Heather Black of Buffalo Stone Woman and Coby Royal of SKS </li><li>H﻿ear from leaders and trailblazers in the Indigenous business ecosystem, including Ashley Richard of the Women's Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, Magnolia Perron of NACCA, and Marcela Mandeville of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs</li><li>Be lifted through the cultural expression of our Indigenous artists</li><li>Celebrate the future The Gifting Circle Bursary for Indigenous women entrepreneurs</li><li>Build meaningful connections with Indigenous women entrepreneurs, business, nonprofit and government leaders</li><li>Learn more about the supports and services available for Indigenous women entrepreneurs in our unique networking hour - hot hors d'oeuvres will be served!</li></ul>Learn more about our Emcee, Moderators, Performers and Panelists <a href="https://wekh.ca/advancing-indigenous-women-entrepreneurs-in-alberta/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

AGENDA12:30 pm - Doors Open1:00 pm - Welcome and Elder blessing 1:15 pm - Performance by Sandra Lamouche 1:30 pm - Entrepreneur Panel: Entrepreneurship through the lens of Indigenous women2:15 pm - Networking break2:30 pm - Performance by Alanna Bluebird2:45 pm - Ecosystem Panel: Advancing Indigenous women’s entrepreneurship 3:30 pm - Bursary award announcement3:30 pm - Connections hour - Join us for drinks and hot hors d'oeuvres as you make new connections in our unique “meet the ecosystem” networking hour 5:00 - Event ends

TICKETS Student: $20 General: $30Your ticket price includes admission to the full event, networking hour, hors d'oeuvres and refreshments, and parkingFREE PARKING: Mount Royal has offered complimentary parking for attendees on the day of the event on the 4th floor of the East Gate Parkade. There will be a sign at the entrance of the parkade indicating parking for the event is on the 4th floor. All attendees must park on the 4th floor or they will be responsible for paying for their own parking or they may be ticketed. Disclaimer: You are participating in an event where photography, video and audio recording may occur.

Proceeds from the event will support the Gifting Circle Bursary Fund for Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs at MRU Can’t attend but want to show your support? <a href="https://foundation.mru.ca/gifting-circle-bursary#:~:text=The%20Gifting%20Circle%20Bursary%20for,Shannon%20and%20the%20Bursary%20here." target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Donate here</a>.

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ABOUT WEKHThe Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) is a national network and accessible digital platform for sharing research, resources, and leading strategies. With ten regional hubs and a network of more than 250 organizations, WEKH is designed to address the needs of diverse women entrepreneurs across regions and across sectors. Toronto Metropolitan University’s Diversity Institute and the Ted Rogers School of Management is leading a team of researchers, business support organizations, and key stakeholders to create a more inclusive and supportive environment to grow women’s entrepreneurship in Canada. Mikwam Makwa Ikwe is working towards building an inclusive innovation ecosystem for Indigenous women entrepreneurs nationally. Mikwam Makwa Ikwe is housed at one of WEKH’s Regional Hubs, the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba, which is located on Treaty 1 Territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and on the Homeland of the Métis Nation.

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