{"id":7209,"date":"2025-10-30T14:25:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T18:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ccib.ca\/tib\/2025\/10\/30\/toronto-networking-event-2026-2-2-2\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T12:40:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T16:40:36","slug":"montreal-networking-event-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ccib.ca\/tib\/2025\/10\/30\/montreal-networking-event-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Montreal Networking Event 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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An Evening of Indigenous Entrepreneurship, Fashion and Storytelling<\/span><\/p>\n

Experience an inspiring evening in historic Montr\u00e9al with CCIB\u2019s Tools for Indigenous Business (TIB) team. This free networking event is open to everyone and features engaging seven-minute Lightning Talks, a book signing, and an Indigenous fashion showcase while connecting you with Indigenous business leaders, entrepreneurs and creators.<\/p>\n

Join us for engaging\u00a0Lightning Talks<\/b>\u00a0from:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cydney Mar \u2013 Founder of Cydney Mar Wellness<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Steve O\u2019Bomsawin \u2013 CEO and President of Asban, and member of CCIB\u2019s Board of Directors<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thawennontie Thomas \u2013 President and Co-Founder of LaFlesche<\/p>\n

Discover Indigenous fashion with a showcase by\u00a0Shane Kelsey<\/b>, founder and creative director of Neechi By Nature, an Indigenous luxury streetwear brand that weaves Ojibway storytelling into contemporary design. Discover how fashion can be a powerful catalyst for cultural reclamation and social impact.<\/p>\n

Meet\u00a0Bernice Williams<\/b>, founder of International Connection and the visionary behind HIVE Connections Publishing, during a special book signing celebrating her book, With Grace and Grit: Indigenous Women in Business.<\/p>\n

This event will be held in English. Don\u2019t miss out!<\/p>\n

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August 20, 2026\u00a0 |\u00a0 4 to 7 p.m. EDT<\/h2>\n

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REMARKS by, Hosna Kadary, National Market Leader at BMO
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BIO<\/a><\/h3>\n

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REMARKS by, Alana Parsan, National Director of Programs and Sales at BMO
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BIO<\/a><\/h3>\n

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REMARKS by, Robin Stewart, Head of Canadian Business Banking Product Management and Business Strategy at BMO
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BIO<\/a><\/h3>\n

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LIGHTNING TALK with, Thawennontie Thomas, President and Co-Founder of LaFlesche<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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

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LIGHTNING TALK<\/strong>\u00a0with, Cydney Mar, Founder, Cydney Mar Wellness
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BIO<\/a><\/h3>\n

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LIGHTNING TALK<\/strong> with, Steve O’Bomsawin, CEO, President, Asban
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BIO<\/a><\/h3>\n

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

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

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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 css=””]<\/p>\n

Agenda – August 20, 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
4 p.m.<\/td>\nRegistration begins<\/strong> (refreshments upon arrival)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:15 p.m.<\/td>\nWelcome and Opening Remarks<\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • Opening Prayer, Elder, Kanahsohon Deer<\/li>\n
  • Opening remarks, Robin Stewart, Head of Canadian Business Banking Product Management and Business Strategy at BMO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4:30 p.m.<\/td>\nFashion Show <\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • Featuring, Shane Kelsey, Founder and Creative Director of\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Neechi<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>By<\/span>\u00a0Nature<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Lightning Talk with<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Thawennontie Thomas, President, Co-Founder of LaFlesche<\/li>\n
    • Cydney Mar, Founder, Cydney Mar Wellness<\/li>\n
    • Steve O’Bomsawin, CEO, President of Asban<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Interactive Q&A<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5 p.m.<\/td>\nNetworking Resumes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Book Signing,\u00a0<\/strong>Bernice Williams, founder of Intentional Connection and the visionary behind HIVE Connections Publishing<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

7 p.m.<\/td>\nEvent Closes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Fashion Show<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Shane Kelsey<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Founder and Creative Director of Neechi By Nature<\/strong><\/h3>\n

BIO<\/a><\/p>\n

Attendees will have the opportunity to view a selection of Neechi By Nature\u2019s designs on display and worn throughout the evening, showcasing Indigenous fashion that blends culture with contemporary style. Neechi By Nature is an Indigenous luxury streetwear brand that weaves Ojibway storytelling into contemporary fashion, film, music and visual arts.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Book Signing<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Bernice Williams<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Founder of Intentional Connection and the Visionary behind HIVE Connections Publishing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

BIO<\/a><\/p>\n

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Bernice Williams during a special signing of her book, With Grace and Grit: Indigenous Women in Business. <\/span>This inspiring anthology features the stories of 21 Indigenous women entrepreneurs from Atlantic Canada. Through vulnerability, resilience and a deep connection to culture, these women share the challenges and triumphs that have shaped their entrepreneurial journeys.<\/p>\n

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Indigenous Entrepreneurs Supporting This Event<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Anna Lazare, Owner of Messy Kitchen<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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LOCATION<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

BMO Head Office – Montreal<\/strong><\/h3>\n

119 rue Saint-Jacques<\/strong> in Old Montreal, Quebec, H2Y 1L6<\/h3>\n

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