3^rd annual Indigenomics SHE Conference ‘Beyond Resilience’ hosted by the Indigenomics Institute

Date and Time

Day 1: September 23 8am – 4pm, Conference, 5pm – 7pm Reception

Day 2: September 24 8am – 4pm Conference

Location

Wyndham Garden Airport Hotel, 460 Madison Street, Long Plain First Nation, Winnipeg

Refund policy

No refunds after August 22, 2024.

About this event

Indigenomics SHE is a national leadership forum for Indigenous women in business management, entrepreneurship and economic development. Indigenomics SHE builds a powerful agenda that focuses on empowerment, leadership, learning and connection. The SHE agenda focuses on growth, career, skills and personal empowerment to support evolving leadership practices in business and nation building.

This 3rd annual conference amplifies leadership, experiences and voices of Indigenous women in business who are advancing the Indigenous economy through business tools such as procurement, investment, management, trade, entrepreneurship, finance and technology.

Why Attend Indigenomics SHE?

1. Inspiring Keynotes

Experience impactful keynote speeches with some of the following Indigenous leaders:

• Carol Anne Hilton, Indigenomics Institute, Global Centre of Indigenomics
• Victoria LaBillois, Wejipeg Excavation Inc.
• Laurie Sterritt, Pathways Executive Search

2. Empowering Breakout Sessions:

Delve into a variety of breakout sessions designed to enhance knowledge development and connection:

• Cultural Revitalization Through Business and Entrepreneurship Hear from Indigenous women who are using business and entrepreneurship to revitalize cultural identity and practice.
• Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs Programs and Supports Hear about programs and services in support of Indigenous women entrepreneurs (IWE) .
• Indigenous Retail and Fashion Hear from Indigenous women entrepreneurs on their journey from humble beginnings to creating successful retail/fashion businesses honouring their roots.

3. Networking Opportunities:

Connect with like-minded individuals, organizations, and businesses dedicated to fostering Indigenous economic development throughout the agenda.

4. Innovative Discussions:

Engage in meaningful dialogues around economic sovereignty, Indigenous entrepreneurship, and cultural sustainability through sessions like:

• Indigenous Women Leading the Way in Corporate Reconciliation
• Indigenous Women in Executive Leadership
• Breaking Generational Cycles to Heal Our Lineage

Featured Sessions at Indigenomics SHE:

Day 1 Highlights:

• 9:30 AM: Special Remarks with Nahanni Fontaine, Minister of Families & Women and Gender Equity
• 10:00 AM: Keynote with Victoria LaBillois, Wejipeg Excavation Inc.
• 11:15 AM: Indigenous Women Leading the Way in Corporate Reconciliation Panel with Kara Moss, TELUS, Heather Ranville, RBC and Tanya Tourangeau, Tanya T Consulting
• 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Concurrent Breakout Sessions including topics on cultural revitalization, entrepreneurship, and business incubators
  • Cultural Revitalization Through Business and Entrepreneurship with Nikki Komaksiutiksak, Tunngasugit Inc., and Jessie Pruden, bead n butter
  • Diamond Mastermind with Natasha Delany, Delany Enterprises
  • Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs Programs and Supports with Magnolia Perron, NACCA and Jocelyne Fournier, Infinity Women Secretariat
  • Decolonizing Business with Vanessa Lesperance
• 3:35 PM: Creating A Small Business Economy That Is Community Driven with Holly Patterson, Change Labs and Alisha Murphy, Navajo Nation
• 5:00 PM: Reception with special performance by Ila Baker

Day 2 Highlights:

• 9:00 AM: Keynote with Laurie Sterritt, Pathways Executive Search
• 11:10 AM: Indigenous Women in Executive Leadership with Jennifer Ballantyne, Wyndham Garedn Airport Hotel and Sharon Marshall, DEVA Training & Staffing Solutions
• 1:00 PM: Indigenomics Wealth Dynamics – A series of sessions focusing on financial management, and empowerment, and generational wealth building from an Indigenous worldview
  • Financial Management Empowerment with Carol Ann Budd, Woodland Wealth, Crystal Kelly, Amani Financial Inc., and Lee Spence, Lee Mae Spence Consulting
  • Personal Side of Indigenous Wealth with Shannon Pestun, The Finance Cafe
  • Pricing Strategies for Products & Services for Indigenous Businesses with Shauna Fontaine, Anishinaabe Girl Designs
• 3:20 PM: Breaking Generational Cycles to Heal Our Lineage with Rachael Hunt, Freedom School
• 3:50 PM: Witnessing Speech with Senator Dr. Mary Jane McCallum
• 4:00 PM: Closing Celebration

For more information and to register visit: https://events.indigenomicsinstitute.com/she