Conference AGENDA

8:00 AM - 8:30 AMRegistration & Networking
8:30 AM - 8:50 AMWelcome, Acknowledgements and Elder Blessing
8:50 AM - 9:30 AMOpening Keynote: Learning to lead
9:30 AM - 10:30 AMPanel 1: Finding your “why”: what lights your business flame
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCultural Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMPanel 2: Cultural Connectivity: Promoting Métis heritage through successful entrepreneurship
12:00 PM - 1:15 PMLunch
1:15 PM - 2:30 PMBusiness Development Workshops
2:30 PM - 3:00 PMBreak
3:00 PM - 4:15 PMBusiness Development Workshops
6:30 PM - 8:30 PMDinner Reception with fire-side chat: Scaling a culturally based business: From culture to self-sufficiency
9:00 AM - 9:15 AMWelcome and Elder Blessing
9:15 AM - 9:45 AMKeynote 3: Resiliency: the unique strengths Métis women bring to business
9:45 AM - 10:00 AMBreak
10:00 AM - 11:15 AMBusiness Development Workshops
11:15 AM - 11:30 AMBreak
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMIgnite Lightning Sessions: Brand new entrepreneurs share their experiences
12:15 PM - 1:15 PMLunch
1:15 PM - 2:15 PMPanel 3: Entrepreneurship in Human Services: connecting with community
2:15 PM - 2:30 PMWrap-up and sharing

Speaker Information


Bailey Stefan‑Houle
Rupertsland Institute
Event Emcee

Cassidy Caron
Métis National Council
President

Andrea Sandmaier
Métis Nation of Alberta
President

Carol Ridsdale
Métis Nation of Alberta
Region 6 President

Tara Lynch
Rupertsland Institute
Job Coach

Lindsay Beaulieu
I Love Microgreens Urban Farm

Kat Gagnon
Dreamcatchers Circle
Yoga Therapist

Wanita Demman
LifeSongYoga Studio
Owner/operator

Kalyn Kodiak
Kodiak Herbal Metis Culture
Herbalist

Krista Leddy
beaded chickadee
Owner/Artist/Cultural Consultant

Alexa Lizotte
Desert Metis Creations
Owner

Alicia Hibbert
Edified Projects

Ginger Auger
Ginger’s Bannock House
CEO/Founder

Shani Gwin
pipikwan pêhtâkwan
Founder

Brianna Lizotte
Brianna Lizotte Music
Musician

Natalie Pepin
Meeting My Ancestors
Metis Cultural Educator

Avery Enzenauer
Rupertsland Institute
Provincial Disability Consultant

Sharon Lee
Rupertsland Institute
Job Coach

Myrtle Beaulieu
Rupertsland Institute
Regional Manager

Robyn Ferguson
pipikwan pêhtâkwan
Communications Advisor