About The Indigenous Trailblazers Summit
The Indigenous Trailblazers Summit serves as a vital platform to amplify the voices of our Indigenous leaders, business professionals, and our non-Indigenous allies, partners, and friends. It's a dedicated space for mutual support and to highlight the vibrant Indigenous business landscape of Alberta and beyond.
At the summit, you can explore a trade show featuring 92 exhibitor booths showcasing 46 First Nation, Métis, and Inuit entrepreneurs, consultants, tech professionals, 100% community-owned businesses, Artisans and 46 supporting non-Indigenous business friends.
Our roundtable discussions take a unique grassroots approach, moving quickly into interactive Q&A sessions following brief introductions. This format encourages dynamic engagement among Indigenous panelists as they share their valuable knowledge, expertise and experiences. The focus will be on exploring how industry and Indigenous peoples and communities can collaborate more effectively to advance Indigenous inclusion, aligning with Call to Action 92.
Tradeshow
92 Vendor Booths - First Nation, Metis & Inuit Entrepreneurs, Consultants, Tech Professionals, Artisans, 100% Community owned businesses and our Non-Indigenous ally partners.
Award Ceremony & Gala
Gala Dinner highlighting Indigenous culture,entertainment and showcasing our sponsors, partners, allies on our big screen. Participants of the trade show will be given an opportunity to select one Indigenous Entrepreneur booth, one Indigenous Consultant booth, and one Indigenous Tech booth of their choosing to receive a recognition award. Winners will be announced at the evening gala.
Keynote & Panel Discussion
The summit will feature an interactive panel discussion, encouraging dynamic engagement between Indigenous experts and industry leaders to harmonize Indigenous inclusion as outlined in Call to Action 92. Anonymous audience questions will spark thoughtful dialogue, challenging panelists to share practical insights and solutions.
Cultural Celebrations
Throughout the summit will be several showcases of local Indigenous traditional celebrations.
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