Vision Quest: Canada’s Longest Running Indigenous Ecoomic Development Conference

Since 1997, nearly 14,000 participants have taken part in Vision Quest, Canada’s longest running Indigenous economic development conference. Delegates come from throughout Manitoba and across Canada and the US, consisting of entrepreneurs, industry and business leaders, community organizations, innovators, and youth. Highlights of this dynamic three-day gathering include:

• Acclaimed and inspiring keynote speakers
• Workshops about business, leadership and personal development
• Certification courses
• Trade Show with approximately 80 exhibitors – and free public admission
• Special delegate reception on Trade Show floor
• Networking and partnership opportunities
• Empowering youth program
• Gala banquet with entertainment
• Award presentations
• Culture and tradition

Vision Quest Conferences Inc. is a community based charitable organization formed through partnerships with Manitoba’s five Indigenous Community Futures Development Corporations:

• Cedar Lake CFDC
• Dakota Ojibway CFDC
• Kitayan CFDC
• North Central CFDC
• Southeast CFDC