Who We Are
The Indigenous Leadership Development Institute, Inc. is a non-profit organization established in the year 2000 to build leadership capacity in Indigenous people. We are run by Indigenous people and directed by a volunteer board reflecting the diversity of the Indigenous community.
What We Do
The WIBF draws attention to Indigenous Economic Development and has previously been held in the following countries:
2011 New York City, USA
2012 Sydney, Australia
2013 Windhoek, Namibia
2014 Guatemala
2015 Oahu, Hawaii
2016 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
2017 Santiago, Chile
2018 Rotorua, New Zealand
Presently, ILDII is working on WIBF 2019 to be hosted in Vancouver, Canada.
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Hotel Information & Booking: Online booking directions
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1. Vancouver Marriott Downtown
1128 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
WIBF Courtesy Room BlockThe online booking link for guest rooms:
https://book.passkey.com/e/49842763A friendly reminder that the booking deadline is August 21, 2019. After this date is subject to current guest room rate. All rooms must be guaranteed with a major credit card. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable taxes and fees in effect at the time of check in (currently 17.5%) All rates and pricing are quoted and payable in Canadian funds. Guests are more than welcome to book after this date but the room rate will depend on hotel availability.
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2. Holiday Inn & Suites
1110 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia
WIBF Courtesy Room BlockGroup Name: World Indigenous Business Forum
Group Code: WIBBook by September 6, 2019 to secure group rate. (rates are subject to applicable taxes & fees)
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3. Skwachays Lodge
31 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC
WIBF Courtesy Room BlockDelegates call the Hotel at 888-998-0797 or 604-687-3589
Group Name: World Indigenous Business Forum
Reservation requests must be made 30 days prior to the arrival date to qualify for the Group rate. Individuals will be required to guarantee their reservations by use of a major credit card
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4. Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
1133 West Hastings Street Vancouver BC V6E 3T3
Contact the Hotel at D: 604-691-2720, T: 604-689-9211, F: 604-691-2791
Guestroom Rates: The hotel agrees that it will provide World Indigenous Business Forum – Courtesy Block the following rate below, based on availability: Start Date: 10-07-19, End Date: 10-10-19, Room Type: Cityside, Single/Double: $239.00, Triple: $269.00, Quad, $299.00
All rates are net non-commissionable and are subject to applicable taxes and fees (currently 17.5%) in effect at the time of check-in.
Reservations can only be made via our booking weblink provided. (Passkey)https://book.passkey.com/event/49937292/owner/2075/home
The following billing arrangements apply to guestrooms:
[X] All guestroom related charges will be on an ‘each pay own’ basis and guaranteed to the individual with valid credit card.
Trip to WIBF 2019, Vancouver Canada
Getting here is easy – Vancouver International Airport is located on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, about 12 km from Downtown Vancouver. It is the second busiest airport in Canada by aircraft movements and passengers.
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Non-Canadian WIBF Delegates:
You need to start working in your visa AT LEAST 12 weeks before the event
Visas for Canada and other useful information Click here
Scheduled Events
- 09 thOctober, 2019
Plenaries. 9:00 am to 4:.00 pm. Vancouver Convention Center
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World Indigenous Business Forum
5 days ago
Introducing WIBF Ambassador - Felix Queupul:
Felix Queupul is founding Partner of RUKA ANTU Energías Renovables (2012), and of the Indigenous Business Center of Santiago de Chile (2018). Felix is dedicated to obtaining Energy Transition methodologies towards sustainability, approaching ancestral visions, and using conventional mechanisms of use of modern technology through the conceptual use of Indigeniería (“Indigeenering”).
Linked to the World Indigenous Business Forum since 2014, in Guatemala Since then, have been present in every annual WIBF edition. Thanks to the ILDII Canada Board, we have been growing in international experiences of productive development within the Indigenous communities.
Member of the Indigenous World Business Network, Chile Chapter, and Secretary of the Executive Unit Indigenous Business Bureau, created in January 2019, in San
Francisco, USA. Since 2016, has been assuming roles within the organization of the WIBF, being Master of Ceremonies in Saskatoon, Canada. Felix has been a member of the Organizing Committee for WIBF, Santiago de Chile, 2017. Felix is a WIBF Ambassador for 2018 Rotorua, New Zealand, and Ambassador for the 10th edition of WIBF 2019 in Vancouver, BC. Check out our Website at wibf.ca, on Facebook at Facebook.ca/worldindigenousbusinessforum. And follow us on Twitter! Twitter.ca/worldindigenousbusinessforum. Hope to see you there! #WIBF10 #worldindigenousbusinessforum #indigenous #indigenousbusiness #indigenousexcellence #indigenousentrepreneurs #indigenousentrepreneurship #entrepreneurship #global #worldwide #canada #vancouver #vancouver2019 #cityofvancouver #vancouverconventioncenter #vancouverbc ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago
Sharing some photos from last years event in Rotorua, New Zealand. Join us this year in Vancouver, Canada! Taking place October 8-10, 2019 for the 10th annual World Indigenous Business Forum! Take advantage of the WIBF early bird rate $749.00 open until August 2nd. Our PayPal is currently be upgraded. If you do not wish to use PayPal, you may register by downloading the off-line registration form on our website: www.wibf.ca and send your completed form by email to mirandasmoke@ildii.ca or chantaldaniels@ildii.ca . You may pay your registration by e-transfer, credit card or cheque. Please note, you are not considered registered until payment has been complete. Please contact us for SME rates and Group rates. We hope to see you there! #WIBF10 #worldindigenousbusinessforum #indigenous #indigenousbusiness #indigenousexcellence #indigenousentrepreneurs #indigenousentrepreneurship #entrepreneurship #global #worldwide #canada #vancouver #vancouver2019 #cityofvancouver #vancouverconventioncenter #vancouverbc ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago
Introducing WIBF Ambassador Sheena Graham - Australia
Executive Officer – Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Sheena Graham is a Nadgu woman from Western Australia and is passionate about international Indigenous issues. Sheena is an Assistant Director at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) where she currently manages international development policy for Australia’s overseas aid program. Sheena developed DFAT’s first Indigenous People’s Strategy over a seven year period and subsequently led the Australian Government’s efforts to influence global policy about economic development for Indigenous peoples. Sheena and the Australian Government delegation hosted a panel about the connection between economic empowerment and poverty reduction for Indigenous peoples at the 2016 session of the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP). EMRIP accepted Australia’s proposal for a study on Indigenous businesses from a human rights perspective, with a focus on Indigenous women and Indigenous persons living with a disability, which it went on to release in July 2017. For Sheenas Full Bio, please visit www.wibf.ca And like us on Facebook at www.facebook.ca/worldindigenousbusinessforum. Follow us on Twitter! Twitter.ca/worldindigenousbusinessforum. Are you registered yet? We hope to see you there!
#WIBF10 #worldindigenousbusinessforum #indigenous #indigenousbusiness #indigenousexcellence #indigenousentrepreneurs #indigenousentrepreneurship #entrepreneurship #global #worldwide #canada #vancouver #vancouver2019 #cityofvancouver #vancouverconventioncenter #vancouverbc ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago
Rachel Petero - New Zealand
Rachel is an entrepreneur investing globally to train, develop and build capability of 100,000 Indigenous leaders by 2025, the vision set in 2015. With sixteen years abroad working with multi-national blue chip organizations leading HR change and leadership programmes she set up her own consulting business in London and has never looked back. Continuing her international experience in Qatar she maintains client relationships in North America, Canada, UK, Samoa, Chile, The Middle East, Australia and New Zealand. Founder of Rise2025 coaching and leadership programme for 100,000 Indigenous leaders and Women Leading Change Qatar her award winning programmes continue to gain international momentum and recognition. For Rachel Peteros’ full bio, Check out our Website at www.wibf.ca or on Facebook at Facebook.ca/worldindigenousbusinessforum. Follow us on Twitter! Twitter.ca/worldindigenousbusinessforum. Are you registered yet? We hope to see you there! #WIBF10 #worldindigenousbusinessforum #indigenous #indigenousbusiness #indigenousexcellence #indigenousentrepreneurs #indigenousentrepreneurship #entrepreneurship #global #worldwide #canada #vancouver #vancouver2019 #cityofvancouver #vancouverconventioncenter #vancouverbc ... See MoreSee Less
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World Indigenous Business Forum
3 weeks ago
Want to know more about the World Indigenous Business Forum (WIBF)?
This year, October 8-10 will be the 10th edition in Vancouver.
Take a look to the video and learn from some of our Delegates and Speakers experiences.
Visit our webpage, www.wibf.ca
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The WIBF is an unique International Event about Indigenous Economic Development and Business. It is an exceptional opportunity to interact with people from different countries, listen exceptional presentations, and make great networking.
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