David brings a wealth of entrepreneurship and business acumen. As a proud Samoan, he was born and raised in New Zealand where days after his final exam at university he left for 11yrs to Asia. In 2016 he landed in Canada and has spent the years since working for Shopify. In his almost 5yrs there he gained experience in Capital/Financial products and markets, helped grow start-ups around the globe, as well as, led an all-Indigenous team focused on Indigenous entrepreneurship globally. He is committed to making the better world of today and tomorrow a reality. “Changing the world is never easy and I am privileged to be asked to do so with Animikii. ”
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations who live, work and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory.
May 17-18, 2023
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, Tsuut’ina Nation
Calgary, AB, T3E 3X8
September 27-28, 2023
Casino Rama Resort, Rama Nation
Orillia, ON, L3V 6H6