2026 Indigenous Business Networking Event in Montréal
This inspiring gathering will feature engaging 7-minute Lightning Talks from Indigenous guest speakers, who will share their entrepreneurial journeys, insights, challenges and opportunities through storytelling and lived experience. Learn how entrepreneurs are transforming ideas into sustainable ventures.
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Overview
Lightning Talk – Stories that Spark Innovation
Connection. Inspiration. Learning. Experience it all at an upcoming Indigenous Business Networking Event in historic Montréal, celebrating the innovation and contributions of Indigenous entrepreneurs.
CCIB’s Tools for Indigenous Business (TIB) team invites you, your friends and colleagues to join them at BMO’s Head Office (119 rue Saint-Jacques, 14th Floor) on Thurs., August 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. EDT.
This inspiring gathering will feature engaging 7-minute Lightning Talks from Indigenous guest speakers, who will share their entrepreneurial journeys, insights, challenges and opportunities through storytelling and lived experience. Learn how entrepreneurs are transforming ideas into sustainable ventures.
Connect with Indigenous business leaders, expand your network, gain practical insights, and take part in an interactive Q&A with the speakers.
This event is open to everyone, so please share it with your networks and anyone who would benefit from attending.
Featured Speakers
Thawennontie Thomas
President and Co-Founder of LaFlesche
Cydney Mar
Founder, Cydney Mar Wellness
Robin Stewart
Head of Canadian Business Banking Product Management and Business Strategy at BMO
Event Agenda
4:00 p.m.
Registration begins
Refreshments upon arrival
4:15 p.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Opening remarks, Robin Stewart, Head of Canadian Business Banking Product Management and Business Strategy at BMO
4:30 a.m.
Lightning Talk
Lightning Talk with:
Thawennontie Thomas, President, Co-Founder of LaFlesche
Cydney Mar, Founder, Cydney Mar Wellness
Interactive Q&A
5:00 p.m.
Networking Resumes
End the event with a casual evening of refreshments and networking. Connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and staff.
7:00 p.m.
Event Closes
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