Join us to celebrate and learn from Indigenous BC women entrepreneurs!

In honour of National Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30, we’re hosting four inspiring women leaders who will share their stories of community, innovation, and resilience:

• Jessie Williams is a citizen of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the Dean of Indigenous Initiatives at Vancouver Community College. She received an Emerging Leader Achievement Award from her Nation in 2023.

• Alissa Assu is a member of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation and belongs to the Laksamshu (Fireweed and Owl) Clan and Nisga’s. She is the Owner of RavenSong Soap & Candle, Bear Essential Oils and West Coast Wildflowers. She is a supportive partner for the National Indigenous Renal Transplant Research Project: BRIDGE and has contributed to organizations such as the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, the Urban Native Youth Association, and Gathering our Voices.

• Sharon Bond is a member of the Nooaitch First Nation and the Founder of Kekuli Café. She sits on the Board of Indigenous Tourism BC and is the Economic Development Director of Westbank First Nation.

• Patrice Mousseau is an Anishinaabe member of the Fort William First Nation and the Founder of Satya Organic Skin Care. She was named Indigenous Exporter of the Year in 2023, and has previously won the Indigenous Entrepreneur Award from Startup Canada.

We’re delighted to host this conversation to foster a spirit of reconciliation and encourage everyone to elevate Indigenous entrepreneurs through community, collaborations, procurement and beyond!

Wednesday, September 25 | 10am to 11am PT | Free Virtual WeCafé

Free and open to everyone

Facilitator: Jessie Williams, Dean of Indigenous Initiatives, Vancouver Community College

Panelists:

• Alissa Assu, Owner, RavenSong Soap & Candle, Bear Essential Oils and West Coast Wildflowers, Campbell River
• Sharon Bond, Founder, Kekuli Café, West Kelowna
• Patrice Mousseau, Founder, Satya Organic Skincare, Vancouver

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