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. 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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2. 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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3. 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
Other Activities in Vancouver:
The Indigenous Women’s Leadership Summit, a 2 day summit right after WIBF will offer keynote presentations, hot topic panels, group exercises, and a workshops. As a participant of WIBF, IWLS will offer a 10% discount on their registration fee.
Please visit www.IWLS.ca
Scheduled Events
- 09 thOctober, 2019
Plenaries. 9:00 am to 4:.00 pm. Vancouver Convention Center
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OCTOBER 9, 2019 9:00 am – Opening 10:00 am – Refreshment and Networking 10:30 am – Keynote Presentation 11:00 am – Youth Leaders – Trailblazing in Business 11:45 am...
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World Indigenous Business Forum
4 days ago
Keith Henry
President and CEO
Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada
Mr. Keith Henry is a Métis person that was born in Thompson, Manitoba and raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
Mr. Henry began his career in 1995 with teaching positions and has become well known for his strategic administrative and negotiations skills. Since 1998 Mr. Henry has led numerous provincial, federal and industry negotiations on a variety of issues. He has been directly responsible for financial administration of a number of Aboriginal non-profits and has a proven track record of success.
Mr. Henry has become an international Indigenous cultural tourism leader receiving Aboriginal/Indigenous recognition as the former CEO for Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia (AtBC). In April 2014, the inaugural World Indigenous Tourism Alliance award recognized the work of AtBC and Mr. Henry’s leadership. Mr. Henry has been spearheading the growth of authentic Indigenous tourism in Canada as he worked to redevelop the national Aboriginal Tourism Association of Canada as elected chair when this organization incorporated in April 2015. In October 2015 Mr. Henry took the full-time role as the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada’s CEO.
For Keith’s full bio, please check out our website at www.wibf.ca
WIBF will be held in 47 Days from today! The countdown is on! Don’t forget to register. The 10th Anniversary of World Indigenous Business Forum is taking place in Vancouver, BC, Canada this year. We appreciate your interest in participating and look forward to meeting you there! For more information, go on our website at www.wibf.ca
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WIBF is proud to announce one of our speakers! Ngahiwi Tomoana (Ngāti Kahungunu)
Chairman, Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated
Chairman of Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated since 1996, Ngahiwi is passionate about the rights of Māori and other indigenous peoples’ to their estates and fisheries, and represents indigenous peoples’ views on the global stage. Ngahiwi has been and continues to be involved in whānau, hapū and iwi development across all spectrums and sectors of the community.
Alongside his role with Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated, Ngahiwi holds a number of key strategic positions that include: Deputy Chair of the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board; Chair of the Hawke’s Bay District Health Boards Māori Relationship Board (MRB); Executive Board Member for the New Zealand China Council and Forum Member of the NZ Police Commissioner’s Māori Focus Forum; Waipatu Marae Representative – He Toa Takitini; Member and Co-Chair of the Pou Tahua Working Group for the Iwi Chairs Forum.
WIBF will be held in 52 Days from today! The countdown is on! Don’t forget to register. The 10th Anniversary of World Indigenous Business Forum is taking place in Vancouver, BC, Canada this year. We appreciate your interest in participating and look forward to meeting you there! For more information, check out our website at www.wibf.ca
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Sharing a picture from last years’ Forum in 2018, Shanley Spence brought her Hoop Dancing talents over to New Zealand. The next annual WIBF will be held in 53 Days, and 12 hours from now! The countdown is on! Don’t forget to register. The 10th Anniversary of World Indigenous Business Forum is taking place in Vancouver, BC, Canada this year. We appreciate your interest in participating and look forward to meeting you there! For more information, check out our website at www.wibf.ca
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WORLD INDIGENOUS BUSINESS FORUM 2019
October 8-10 2019 Vancouver, BC Canada
For those who are seeking hotels and accommodations during the Forum may choose to stay at one of our partner hotels.
1. Vancouver Marriott Downtown
2. Holiday Inn and Suites
3. Skwachays Lodge
4. Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
If interested in booking, please call the hotels directly, and mention our group name: World Indigenous Business Forum
For access to the links please go on www.wibf.ca and scroll down on the main homepage.
We appreciate your interest in participating in the 10th annual World Indigenous Business Forum and look forward to meeting you there!
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WIBF is pleased to introduce one of our Keynote Speakers!
Audrey Mascarenhas
- President and CEO
Audrey Mascarenhas has worked in energy for over 35 years with Gulf Canada Resources Ltd. and Questor Technology Inc. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto and a Master’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Calgary. She is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineers. Audrey served as a distinguished lecturer with the Society of Petroleum Engineers in 2010/2011. She is a member of the Schulich Industry Engineering Advisory Council and currently chairs the Canadian federal government clean technology strategy table. Audrey was the recipient of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 Prairies Award for Cleantech and Environmental Services and received a national citation for Values-Based Innovation. She was chosen by Business in Calgary as a 2014 Leaders of Tomorrow, is a 2014 Board Diversity 50 cohort and one of Canada’s 2017 Clean50. Audrey is a fellow of the Energy Futures Lab, co-chairs the Governor General’s Innovation Awards assessment committee and Questor was recently recognized by the Cleantech Innovation exchange (CIX) as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Cleantech Canadian Companies.
Audrey Mascarenhas
President and CEO
Questor Technology Inc.
2240, 140 – 4 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 3N3
Canada
www.QuestorTech.com
www.linkedin.com/in/audreymascarenhas
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