ADVANCING INDIGENOUS WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN ALBERTA - Exhibitors

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 is hosting an event that convenes Indigenous women entrepreneurs and the ecosystem that supports them.

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

• Build connections with Indigenous women entrepreneurs in Alberta
• Build connections with business, nonprofit and government leaders
• Showcase your organization in our connections hour
• Be inspired by Indigenous women and the stories behind their businesses. Hear from Bobbie Racette of Virtual Gurus, Melrene EagleSpeaker of Native Diva Creations, Heather Black of Creative Spirit Solutions and Buffalo Stone Woman and Coby Royal of SKS
• Hear from leaders who will discuss the role of government, education, industry and civil society in offering targeted support to help Indigenous women entrepreneurs and how to create programs that support Indigenous women’s participation in business
• Be lifted by Indigenous performances
• Meet the first recipient of The Gifting Circle Bursary for Indigenous women entrepreneurs, Canada’s only bursary designed to encourage Indigenous women to pursue entrepreneurship

AGENDA

11:30 - Exhibitor Booth Set up

12:30 pm - Registration

1:00 pm - Welcome and Elder blessing

1:15 pm - Performance by Sandra Lamouche

1:30 pm - Entrepreneur Panel: Entrepreneurship through the lens of Indigenous women

2:30 pm - Performance by Alanna Bluebird

2:45 pm- Ecosystem Panel: Advancing Indigenous women’s entrepreneurship: an ecosystem approach

3:30 pm - Bursary award winner naming

3:30 pm - Connections hour - Join us for refreshments and hot hors d'oeuvres as you make new connections in our unique “meet the ecosystem” networking hour

Learn more about our emcee, speakers and performers here.

SHOWCASE YOUR ORGANIZATION AS AN EXHIBITOR

Book your space now. Only 18 exhibitor tables available.

FREE for nonprofit and charitable organizations supporting Indigenous women entrepreneurs. RSVP through the Exhibitor Eventbrite to be an Exhibitor.

*If you’re not a nonprofit or charitable organization but have programming that supports Indigenous women entrepreneurs, please contact shannon@shannonpestun.com for more information. Corporate exhibitor rate: $750.

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What is included for exhibiting companies:

• Two (2) tickets for organizational representatives
• One (1) 5' foot exhibitor table
• Parking, light food and beverage service provided (see note below on partking)

What is expected of your participation:

• Arrive early to set-up your station 11:30 am
• Stay for the entire duration of the event 12:30 PM - 5 PM MST
• Provide high resolution logo for digital marketing materials
• Provide company information for event website
• Help us spread the word by promoting the event on your social media channels

FREE 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.

Can’t attend but want to show your support? Consider supporting donating to the Gifting Circle Bursary Fund at Mount Royal University. Donate here.

Proceeds from the event will go to support the Gifting Circle Bursary Fund at Mount Royal University. Learn more here.

Thank you to our community partners:

ABOUT WEKH

The 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.