Connection. Learning. Inspiration. Experience it all at CCIB’s Tools for Indigenous Business (OLA) Indigenous Business Networking Event in Montréal, designed to bring together Indigenous entrepreneurs, business leaders and creators.

Join us on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. EDT, at BMO Financial Group’s Head Office (129 rue Saint-Jacques, 14th Floor) for engaging 7-minute Lightning Talks from Cydney March – Founder of Cydney Mar Wellness; Steve O'Bomsawin – CEO and President of Asban, and member of CCIB’s Board of Directors and Thawennontie Thomas – President and Co-Founder of LaFlesche.

Hear firsthand from these Indigenous entrepreneurs as they share how they transformed ideas into successful ventures, overcame challenges, embraced opportunities and built resilient businesses during a live Q&A.

The evening will also feature a book signing with Bernice Williams, founder of International Connection and the visionary behind HIVE Connections Publishing, celebrating her book With Grace and Grit: Indigenous Women in Business.

Experience Indigenous fashion with a showcase by Shane Kelsey, founder and creative director of Neechi By Nature, an Indigenous luxury streetwear brand that weaves Ojibway storytelling into contemporary design.

This free event will be held in Anglais and is open to everyone. Invite your colleagues, friends and anyone interested in Indigenous business and entrepreneurship.