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

Melaina Goos
Melaina Goos
pipikwan pêhtâkwan
Graphic Designer