It’s long been a Vision Quest tradition to end the Conference with a Gala Banquet. Enjoy a three-course dinner, awards presentation of the Dragon’s Quest Business Plan Competition and Steve Prince Memorial Bursary, cultural presentations by the Plains Ojibway Singers and Dance Troupe, and unforgettable entertainment. Hilarious Parody Songs by Earl Lambert Earl is a... Read More

The Vision Quest Conference & Trade Show is Canada’s longest running Indigenous business, community and economic development conference. One of the most popular components is the opportunity for Delegates to take part in professional and personal development. The conference schedule includes 15 interactive workshops, such as: Bringing a Business Idea to Life (presented by Phillip... Read More

It’s your final week for EARLY BIRD pricing and to save $100 on your Vision Quest registration! Vision Quest – established in 1997 – is Canada’s longest running Indigenous economic development conference. Delegates come from throughout Manitoba and across North America, including entrepreneurs, industry and business leaders, community organizations, innovators, and youth. Highlights of this dynamic three-day gathering... Read More

Vision Quest chooses distinguished members of the Indigenous community to be recognized as Honourary Chair, and we’re pleased to announce that Loretta Ross is Honourary Chair for 2018. Loretta obtained her law degree from Queens University, has been a practicing lawyer for over 20 years, and has served as legal counsel to many First Nations... Read More

Vision Quest Delegates have an exclusive opportunity to register for the Pre-Conference Certification Course, running on Tuesday May 15 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Accessibility Standard for Customer Service Heather Hiscock, SMD As it’s now law in Manitoba to abide by The Accessibility Standard for Customer Service, all businesses and organizations will be required to train employees, volunteers,... Read More

Each year at the Vision Quest Conference & Trade Show, we invite inspiring keynote speakers to come and present to our delegation. This year, we’ll be joined by these two dynamic individuals: EARL LAMBERT is a Cree/Métis motivational speaker, certified life coach, and inspirational storyteller. His dynamic and entertaining way of combining music, magic, hip-hop and... Read More

The Vision Quest Conference & Trade Show is partnering with Indigenous Business Development Services to present the 6th annual Dragon’s Quest Business Plan Competition – and $5000 towards two business start-ups. This business plan competition inspires entrepreneurship among Indigenous people, with cash prizes awarded in two categories: • Rural Category – from outside the City of Winnipeg • Urban Category... Read More