Indigenous Women in Leadership Forum Agenda - Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

Please note all times are in Pacific time

IWIL
Reception

IWIL

9:30 AM

Registration & Coffee Connection Networking

10:30 AM

Welcome Blessing:

Opening Entertainment: M’Girls

Host Welcome: Cheri Maracle

CCAB President & CEO: Tabatha Bull

Welcome: Forum Lead Sponsor Loblaw: Jolayne Rehm

11:00 AM

Empowering Perspectives: 7 Women, 7 Minutes, 7 Unique Journeys
A unique opportunity to hear from some of today’s most accomplished and respected Indigenous women. In just seven minutes each, they will share their experiences and insights, pivotal life moments and lessons learned navigating careers, leadership challenges and personal and professional growth.

Moderator: Cheri Maracle

Panelist/Speaker:

Angel Aubichon
Alison Evans
Beatrice Love
Charlene SanJenko
Kory Wilson
Nicole Bourque-Bouchier
Inez Cook

12:15 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM

2023 IWIL Award Presentation by Teresa Waddington LNG Canada to Rose Paul, CEO, Bayside Development.

Fireside chat to follow with Hope Regimbald and Rose Paul

2:15 PM

Networking with Purpose
Gain valuable insights and practical tips on how to make the most of networking opportunities. Walk away equipped with essential do’s and don’ts that empower you to enhance your professional connections and take your networking to new heights. Try out your new skills during the Dessert & Coffee Networking break that follows.

Speaker: Shannon Sutherland

2:45 PM

Networking Break with Coffee & Dessert

3:30 PM

Networking Challenge Results

3:45 PM

Let’s talk money!
Breaking through financial barriers remains an unacceptable challenge for Indigenous entrepreneurs and business leaders, particularly Indigenous women. This requires actionable solutions. Hear from experts on how to access capital, improve cash flow, and work through barriers to achieve financial stability.

Moderator: Shannon Pestun

Panelist/Speaker:

Benjamin Scott
Bill Lomax
Kristin Richard