Conference Schedule

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Day 1 - June 2

PRE-CONFERENCE COURSE

Is Your Community Ready For Business Disruptions?
Jason Denbow
Day 2 - June 3

Continental Breakfast

Sponsored by APTN

OPENING CEREMONIES / KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Chief Tréchelle Bunn, Chief, Leader and Youth Advocate 
Trechelle Bunn
Chief Trechelle Bunn

Trade Show Visiting/Autographs with Chief Tréchelle Bunn

Chief Tréchelle Bunn Chief, Leader, Youth Advocate
Trechelle Bunn
Chief Trechelle Bunn
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Lunch

1:30 pm - 2:45 pm

WORKSHOP SESSION #1: 4 options

1. Inspiring Indigenous Business Leaders

Sponsored by 6p Marketing
Othmar Joos
Cassandra Carreiro
Tannis Smoke & Rayel Smoke

2. How to Be Scam-Savvy / AI Awareness

Join Justin Ducharme from the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT) for an eye-opening workshop on staying safe in an increasingly digital world. This session dives into the latest...
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Justin Ducharme

3. Hip Hop and Hypnosis

The Hip-Hop & Hypnosis Healing Workshop is a high-energy 70-minute personal development experience focused on healing, recovery, mindset shifts, and self-empowerment. Led by multi-award-winning Indigenous hip-hop artist K.A.S.P. alongside Scott...
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Scott Ward
K.A.S.P.

4. Dragon’s Quest Business Plan Finalists’ Presentations

Vision Quest is pleased to partner with Indigenous Business Development Services (IBDS) in presenting the Dragon’s Quest Business Plan Competition. IBDS is dedicated to assisting Indigenous entrepreneurs across Manitoba, and...
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Indigenous Business Development Services (IBDS)
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm

Refreshment Break on Trade Show Floor

3:15 pm - 4:30 pm

WORKSHOP SESSION #2: 4 options

1. Credit & Financing – Build a Better Business

Sponsored by 6p Marketing
Michelle Harrison

2. Fireside Chat: Community Leaders Panel

Join us for an uplifting Chat featuring a panel of distinguished trailblazers sharing the inspiring stories that have shaped their journeys. This session moves beyond history to address the critical...
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Danielle H. Morrison
Sheila North
Grand Chief Garrison Settee

3. The Language Lives in Us- Supporting Indigenous youth to reclaim voice, story, and identity

Join Indigenous Curriculum and Education consultant Wanda Barker for an inspiring session dedicated to the vital process of reclaiming story, culture, and voice in today’s world. This workshop explores the...
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Wanda Barker

4. You’re Going to Make It! Hands-on Building, Assembly and Manufacturing

Sponsored by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters

BANQUET*: Three course dinner, awards & cultural presentations

Featuring Aboriginal School of Dance, Hypnotist Scott Ward & Hip Hop Artist K.A.S.P. Emcee: Michael Hutchinson
Scott Ward
K.A.S.P.
Day 3 - June 4
8:30 am - 9:15 am

Continental Breakfast with entertainment

9:30 am - 10:45 am

WORKSHOP SESSION #3: 3 options

1. Self-Care Medicine Wheel

Utilizing Anishinabe teachings of the medicine wheel, this session with speaker, host, author, on-screen personality, and advocate Michael Champagne Redhead will examine ways you can improve your mental health, physical...
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Michael Redhead Champagne

3. From Burnout to Strength – Strengthening Leaders, Families & Nations from Within

Across many communities, directors and leadership teams are stretched thin, overloaded, understaffed, and constantly responding to crisis. The current system is built to support people through challenges as they arise,...
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Cassandra Orantes
Cody Gonsalves
10:45 am - 11:30 am

Refreshment Break/Trade Show Visiting

11:30 am - 12:45 pm

WORKSHOP SESSION #4: 3 options

1. Self-Defence Workshop

This inclusive program for participants aged 12 to 85 blends the 7 Sacred Teachings with situational awareness to build confidence in identifying verbal and non-verbal threat cues. Through hands-on practice,...
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Larry MacKinnon

2. Sharing Our Stories – Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurs (Live Podcast Recording)

Sharing Our Stories is a live podcast recording that highlights the Indigenous Youth Entrepreneur (IYE) Program and features a panel of Indigenous youth entrepreneurs from across Manitoba at different stages...
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Michelle Harrison
Essence Wandering Spirit
Austin Apetagon
Kayla Woodman 
Wendy Sinclair

3. Threads of Tradition: The Art of Indigenous Beading

Join us for an immersive, hands-on workshop that explores the deep cultural significance and intricate artistry of Indigenous beadwork. Participants will learn the fundamental techniques of this ancestral craft while...
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Jessie Pruden
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm

Delegate Lunch & Draws

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Grace Dove

Grace Dove, Actor & Activist
Grace Dove
Grace Dove

Trade Show – Visiting/Autographs with Grace Dove

Grace Dove, Actor & Activist
Grace Dove
Grace Dove

*ADDITIONAL COST; not included in Delegate Registration Fee

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