ABOUT INDIGENOUS COFFEE BREAKS

WEKH Indigenous Coffee Break Series - 2022, provides monthly, 1-hour long sessions that connect aspiring and established Indigenous women entrepreneurs (IWEs) directly with, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, ecosystem support organizations. These sessions aim to bring awareness to the resources and opportunities available to IWEs in various industries, regions, and sectors across the traditional lands and territories that make up what is known as Canada.

These sessions are designed to create a safe space for IWEs to ask questions and seek the support they need during any stage of their entrepreneurial journey. Please note that each session is unique, and topics may be explored either in a broad or specific format. Please refer below for more detailed information regarding this particular session.

We hope to see you there!

*Our use of the term women is inclusive, including cis women, trans women, Two Spirit, genderqueer, gender fluid, and non-binary folks.

ABOUT THIS SESSION

On January 25th, WEKH Indigenous will be joined by OCAD U - Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers, and the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO).

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the Indigenous Screen Office, their services and resources available to Indigenous creatives and entrepreneurs, as well as insights into what careers await you in the Indigenous film and television industry!

We will also hear from OCAD U, who will provide a brief overview of their program, as well as highlighting various resources currently available in the ecosystem for Indigenous creatives and entrepreneurs.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to representatives from both organizations, while also connecting with other Indigenous women on the call.

ABOUT THE INDIGENOUS SCREEN OFFICE

The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) is an independent national advocacy and funding organization serving First Nations, Inuit and Métis creators of screen content in Canada. The ISO’s mandate is to foster and support narrative sovereignty and cultural revitalization by increasing Indigenous storytelling on screens and promoting Indigenous values and participation across the sector.

ABOUT OCAD U & RBC CENTRE FOR EMERGING ARTISTS & DESIGNERS

OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers supports the early-career advancement of all OCAD U students and recent alumni through career development, experiential learning, and creative entrepreneurship programs and services. Our team delivers specialized programs and services that connect individuals to meaningful opportunities, communities of practitioners, skill-building resources and facilitated learning experiences. As one of nine regional hubs in the Women’s Entreprneuership Knowledge Hub, we seek to advance opportunities for creative women, non-binary, trans and Two-Spirit entrepreneurs.

Have questions about this session, our guest speakers, or WEKH’s Indigenous Coffee Break series? Please reach out to kara.thorvaldson@umanitoba.ca.