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Navigating Turbulent Times: Indigenous Innovation and Resilience Across Tourism, Trade, and Technology<\/h3>\n

Even in turbulent times, Indigenous businesses continue to innovate, adapt and grow. That\u2019s why CCIB\u2019s Tools for Indigenous Business (TIB) team is bringing Indigenous entrepreneurs and business leaders together in Vancouver for an inspiring Indigenous Business Networking Event.<\/p>\n

Join us for Navigating Turbulent Times: Indigenous Innovation and Resilience Across Tourism, Trade, and Technology<\/i> on Tues., Oct. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. PT\u00a0<\/strong>at\u00a0<\/strong>the TELUS Garden Offices, 510 W. Georgia St.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Celebrate the innovation and contributions of three Indigenous entrepreneurs who illustrate business resilience grounded in culture, adaptability, and a community-first mindset.<\/p>\n

Hear firsthand how Indigenous businesses across tourism, international trade and technology are navigating economic headwinds, advancing Indigenous opportunity and turning challenges into opportunities for growth.<\/p>\n

Through dynamic seven-minute Lightning Talks,\u00a0Alison Evans, Co-owner of Gulf Island Seaplanes, Anthony Wingham, Co-founder and CEO of Nuez Acres and Ryan St. Germaine, Founder and CEO of Indigenous Tech Circle, will share their real-world experiences and perspectives on succeeding against the odds.<\/p>\n

The Lightning Talk will conclude with an interactive Q&A, allowing attendees to ask questions and connect with the speakers.<\/p>\n

This event is open to everyone! Please share this event with your network and anyone who would value an evening of Indigenous business connection, insight and inspiration.<\/p>\n

Register today!<\/p>\n

This event is open to everyone! Please share this event with your networks and anyone you feel would value attending.<\/h3>\n

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October 13, 2026 |\u00a0 4\u00a0 to 7 p.m. PT<\/h2>\n

Join us for engaging\u00a0Lightning Talks<\/b>\u00a0from:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”7403″ style=”vc_box_circle” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

LIGHTNING TALK with, Alison Evans, Co-founder, Gulf Island Seaplanes<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

BIO<\/a><\/h3>\n

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LIGHTNING TALK with, Anthony Wingham, President, M\u00e9tis Nation British Columbia, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Nuez Acres<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

BIO<\/a><\/h3>\n

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LIGHTNING TALK with, Ryan St. Germaine, Founder and CEO, Indigenous Tech Circle<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

BIO<\/a><\/h3>\n

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OPENING REMARKS, Marissa Nobauer, Director of Reconciliation, Community Engagement and External Relations, TELUS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

BIO<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Master of Ceremonies, Denise Pothier, Chief Operating Officer<\/h3>\n

CCIB<\/h3>\n

BIO<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Moderator, Tracy Morningstar, Manager, Entrepreneurship<\/h3>\n

CCIB<\/h3>\n

BIO<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Indigenous Vendor Spotlight<\/h3>\n

Melanie MacInnes, Owner and CEO, Locality Brewing<\/a><\/h3>\n

Connect and discover.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

BIO<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Lead Sponsor<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Contributing Sponsors<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”7407″ img_size=”Medium” alignment=”center”][vc_separator border_width=”3″][vc_message message_box_color=”alert-info”]Questions about this event? Contact us.<\/p>\n

Tools for Indigenous Business (TIB) TIBEvents@ccib.ca<\/a>[\/vc_message][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Agenda – October 13, 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

4 p.m. Registration open<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]4:30 p.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Opening remarks, Denise Pothier, Chief Operating Officer, CCIB<\/p>\n

Elder welcome – Elder Deborah Baker, Squamish Nation<\/span><\/p>\n

Opening remarks, Marissa Nobauer, Director of Reconciliation, Community Engagement and External Relations, TELUS[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]4:40 p.m. Lightning Talks\u00a0<\/strong>– moderated by Tracy Morningstar, Manager, Entrepreneurship, CCIB<\/em><\/p>\n

Lightning talk, Alison Evans, Co-founder, Gulf Island Seaplanes<\/p>\n

Lightning talk, Anthony Wingham, President, M\u00e9tis Nation British Columbia, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Nuez Acres<\/p>\n

Lightning talk, Ryan St. Germaine, Founder and CEO, Indigenous Tech Circle<\/p>\n

Interactive Q&A<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]5:30 p.m. Networking Resumes<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]7 p.m. Event Concludes<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

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Complimentary Registration to ALL<\/td>\nFREE<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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LOCATION<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

TELUS Garden Offices
\n510 W Georgia St<\/a>
\nVancouver, BC V6B 0M3<\/a><\/h3>\n

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