2024 Conference Schedule

Board members need to become familiar with the legal environment that exists for non-profit organizations.

Coordinating projects and applying for grants to fund them are critical skills that you can develop. This one day workshop will set you up for success.

FREE PUBLIC ADMISSION

Be inspired by the projects, programs and journeys of these Indigenous entrepreneurs and organizations, each with exciting information to share.

Struggling with grants? Catalyste+ partners with Indigenous organizations in Canada are offering support and advice for funding applications. This session will guide you through steps and equip you with tools for success. Plus, learn about the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund’s $20M pool for projects that boost Indigenous partnerships and local employment.

Join our workshop to explore the influence of Artificial Intelligence and gain valuable insights into its future impact! Be inspired by firsthand career stories from D’Arcy Lussier, Partner Technology Strategist at Microsoft, and discover key takeaways from a recent RRC Polytech’s Pathways to Information Technology Program graduate. This workshop concludes with an enjoyable and educational activity for all.

Vision Quest is pleased to partner with Indigenous Business Development Services (IBDS) in presenting the Dragon’s Quest Business Plan Competition. IBDS is dedicated to assisting Indigenous entrepreneurs across Manitoba, and this competition is a great way to inspire entrepreneurship among Indigenous people. Cash prizes will assist the winners in turning their business dreams into reality. Be part of the voting audience as the finalists present their business plans to a panel of judges. The winners will be announced at the Banquet on Wednesday, May 15.

Business Start Up– Build a Better Business Program is a workshop designed for new and potential business owners to help them gain a better understanding of what they need to know to start or grow their business and manage it. Interactive activities and discussions will guide participants as they take their first steps into entrepreneurship.

Meet representatives from three Manitoba communities who are trailblazing a path to sustainability. Be inspired to contribute to a healthy environment in your own community by hearing how they deal with challenges to achieve their successes.

In this workshop, participants will master fundamental camera functions, explore camera movement and framing techniques with industry standard cameras, as well as learn to shoot effectively using their own smartphone. With covering key aspects of cinematography in just one session, attendees will gain practical skills to enhance their filming capabilities and storytelling prowess through the camera.

Experience first-hand the effect of traditional songs and drumming can have on people. Coco will share his vast knowledge of traditional music, why and when songs and drums are used,... Read More

Banquet*: Three Course Dinner, Awards & Cultural Presentations Featuring Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers and Canada’s Funny Man: Howie Miller

FREE PUBLIC ADMISSION

Looking to start a business or enhance or grow your existing business? Learn of the local and national financing opportunities available to you from these varied potential funding sources.

The Three Wyndi's - Angie Cote, Sheldon Cote, and Linda Dano-Chartrand
Seven Sacred Ways of Healing Trauma through Mind, Body, and Spirit, Combines Western, Eastern and Indigenous Holistic healing practices, ceremony, song and teachings. To bring healing from intergenerational trauma, mental health, grief, and loss, etc. To reclaim and restore personal growth, healing, and balance.

We know the perception of the manufacturing industry – dirty, dangerous, and boring. The reality couldn’t be more different! The fact is, jobs in manufacturing are high tech, high-paying, and best of all – hiring! We’ve created an assembly line to help you rediscover the joy of creating. Worried about making ends meet? Explore opportunities available to you.

Understanding how capital flows at various stages of business is key to expansion and growth. Knowing what investors/lenders expect before making an investment decision is critical. This session will provide a “walkthrough” of how entrepreneurs can acquire and grow their capital from Start-up to IPO, and every stage in between.

Join this session to explore how sexuality is a core component of healing connecting physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects for wellness. Framed in healthy ways to reclaim Indigenous worldviews, connection to the Earth, Indigenous languages and Two Spirit/Indigiqueer identities are the centre of this workshop.

What can I do? What should I do? Can I do that? Be inspired by the journeys of these Indigenous youth as they share their individual stories of how they... Read More