Remembering the MMIWG
On February 14th in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver community gathers to remember and honour the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Started 30 years ago as a mother mourned her daughter who was murdered on Powell Street, the annual event winds through the neighbourhood stopping at places where women were last seen or […]
Virtual Indigenous Engagement Circles to Create a Vision for Diabetes
During this one-hour engagement event, the IDEA Diabetes team will share information about Bill C-237, An Act to Establish a National Framework for Diabetes, and the current separate Indigenous engagement process underway to inform this national framework process. The facilitators will provide information about how Indigenous people from coast-to-coast-to-coast can join the conversation and contribute their […]
Family Day events + Community events Family Day!
Celebrate Family Day Weekend on February 18th-19th at the SLCC Celebrate Family Day weekend* on Saturday, February 18th, and Sunday, February 19th with engaging Indigenous experiences at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Join a Guided Tour on the hour starting with a welcome drum song, or take a self-guided tour or a Scavenger Hunt through the […]
“Indigenous Enough” Common Indigenous experience sharing circle
Not feeling "Indigenous enough" is a common experience for Indigenous folks across Turtle Island. This is a direct result of colonization and no fault of your own, your family or your ancestors. If you are searching, questioning, learning, un-learning, craving for a sense of belonging or to be heard, seen or understood you are welcome […]
Indigenous Principles for Startups
This interactive session provides an understanding of Indigenous principles and the importance of relationships and connectivity for building meaningful businesses. Discover Indigenous business models and new pathways to doing business outside traditional ones. Who Should Attend Founders/Co-founders of small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs wanting to create a social impact and/or have a sustainability approach to […]
The Trade Accelerator Program: Indigenous Cohort.
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and World Trade Centre Vancouver are hosting the Accelerator Program: Indigenous Cohort. The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) has a proven track record of helping SMEs to TAP into their full export potential. This cohort is specifically designed for Indigenous-owned or led businesses. Just six months after graduating from […]
