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Creativity, culture, and Indigenous entrepreneurial excellence at Forward Summit West Cost 2026
Creativity, culture, and Indigenous entrepreneurial excellence at Forward Summit West Cost 2026 Forward Summit, a two-day conference held across Canada, ...
Transforming Workplaces: Why Every HR Professional Should Attend Workforce Forward 2025
By Olivia G. Jacobs Transforming Workplaces: Why Every HR Professional Should Attend Workforce Forward 2025 In the evolving landscape of ...
What’s in a Name? The Entrepreneurial Identity Crisis
By Floyd Black Horse I’ve always been too complex of an individual to focus on just one idea. “What should ...
My Journey From Cultural Disconnection to Indigenous STEM Leadership
My Journey from Cultural Disconnection to Indigenous STEM Leadership Written by Benji Best My name is Benji, I’m proud to ...
Letter From The President – April, 2025
In our journey toward meaningful reconciliation, we face important ethical questions about the way we engage with Indigenous communities. Beyond ...
Sharing Knowledge, Saving Lives: Fire Safety in First Nations
A groundbreaking fire prevention officer (FPO) mentorship program has launched in Orillia, Ont., marking a significant step toward strengthening fire ...
Challenging Colonialism – Indigenous Businesses Redefine Success On Their Own Terms
Photo Credit: AOB Studios By Sarah Jacknife As a third-generation Indigenous entrepreneur, being a business owner is more than a ...
Letter from the President – March, 2025
I often reflect deeply on the lessons we’ve learned from Indigenous leaders who have shared their wisdom and experiences at ...
Letter from the President – February 2025
At the heart of Forward Summit and Workforce Forward is a collective effort—a shared commitment to fostering relationships, amplifying Indigenous ...
Building Pathways to Economic Reconciliation: Why I Support Forward Summit
By Colby L. Delorme - Cistêmâw Napio For three decades, my journey as an entrepreneur and business leader has been ...
GIKENDAASO – Knowledge and Wisdom in the Shwe Miikaan Partnership
By Jennifer Ashawasegi-Pereira Giikendaaso loosely translates to knowledge or wisdom in Anishinabemowin. It’s a play on the acronym SMART – ...
Letter From the President
Dear Forward Summit Community: As we embark on a new year of collaboration, growth and learning, I am both humbled ...
Darian Kovacs and the First Métis LEGO Minifigures: Bridging Culture and Creativity
Darian Kovacs, a proud Métis father of four, has long shared a love of LEGO with his children. What started ...
Partnerships: Stages of the Journey
By Bryan Hansen Billie Fortier, Associate at MLT Aikins (MLT) and Forward Summit Speaker, is a proud member of the ...
Corey Janvier: Building Community, Culture, and Business Success as an Indigenous Entrepreneur
By Cole Kennedy Corey Janvier, originally from Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation, now calls West Vancouver home. Together with his ...
A Message from the President: Reflecting on 2024 and the Path Forward
As we close the chapter on 2024, I am deeply honoured to reflect on the progress we have made at ...
Back to Basics: The Intersection of Business and Cultural Reconciliation
By Bryan Hansen In the heart of Canada, a woman of many talents is making waves in the world of ...
In The Spotlight: Deborah Green
By Cole Kennedy Deborah Green (Gopher) is a proud Nehiyaw Iskwew (Cree woman) from the Kawacatoose and Piapot’s First Nations ...
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How to be an ally toolkit
The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) shares strategies for meaningful engagement, the pillars of effective allyship, and explores how you can contribute to a legacy of hope and healing. '
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Calgary Economic Development
Read the recommendations in the Indigenous Economic Contribution Study and consider how you can support and advance Economic Reconciliation in Calgary and beyond.
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