We acknowledge and are proud to be on the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Watuth First Nations WIBF 2019 – Vancouver Convention Centre
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.
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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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Transportations Services
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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:
Free of charge and participants must register.
This event immediately follows the World Indigenous Business Forum, OCTOBER 8 – OCTOBER 10, 2019 , Vancouver, BC. For more information on this event visit the following site.
For more information contact: Derek Hansom, Economic Development Policy Analyst at derek.hansom@bcafn.ca or phone BCAFN at (250)962-1603.-
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
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. Scheduled Events
- 09 thOctober, 2019
Plenaries. 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Vancouver Convention Center
By Plenaries. 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Vancouver Convention Center
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OCTOBER 9, 2019 9:00 am – Opening Ceremonies 10:00 am – Refreshment and Networking 10:30 am – Presentation 11:00 am – Global Indigenous Business, International Partnerships for Economic Development...
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World Indigenous Business Forum
6 days ago
Introducing one of our excellent speakers at WIBF:
Wayne D. Garnons-Williams
Chair International Inter-Tribal Trade and Investment Organization
Wayne is Plains Cree from Treaty 6, Moosomin First Nation, the founding President of International Inter-Tribal Trade Organization, Senior Lawyer and Principal Director of the law firm Garwill Law Professional Corporation specializing in Tribal Trade and Economic Development, as well as past Chair of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Appeal Tribunal. He is on the board of directors of the International Council of the Great Lakes Region a board member of Capacity Canada and a board member of Three Feather Corporation. He is also a Research Fellow specializing in International Comparative Indigenous law at the University of Oklahoma, College of Law. He is appointed by Order in Council as a member to the NAFTA Chapter 19 Trade Remedies roster. He is the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business 2019 Award winner for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations.
WIBF will be held in 21 Days from today! The countdown is on! 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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1 week ago
Featuring our next speaker at WIBF 2019:
Valerie Devol Senior Attorney, Devol & Associates
Valerie specializes in tax-driven transactions, business planning, economic development, and tax controversies involving individuals, business entities, including tax-exempt organizations and tribal governments. Prior to attending law school, Valerie worked in the banking industry in commercial and consumer lending and compliance. During law school, Valerie was an intern at a business incubator where she assisted small and start-up businesses with financial, managerial and tax related issues. Upon completion of law school, Valerie worked in Kansas City, Missouri where her practice emphasized estate and business succession planning, tax-driven business transactions and securities law. In 2003, she moved home to Oklahoma where she continued her existing practice and then embraced the practice of Native American law with an emphasis on tax-driven transactions and tax controversy.
For Devol's full bio including education and memberships, please check out our website, www.wibf.ca
WIBF will be held in 24 Days from today! The countdown is on! 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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2 weeks ago
Introducing one of our incredible speakers at WIBF:
Dr. James C. Collard
- Director of Planning and Economic Development, Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN)
Dr. Collard is the Director of Planning and Economic Development for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN). In this capacity he evaluates and facilitates business development proposals and tribal franchise opportunities. He also developed and manages the CPN Economic Development Strategy. He is currently developing a rail-anchored industrial park that will serve as a destination for Foreign Direct Investment and Import/Export Center for U.S. domestic companies. Dr. Collard has initiated and packaged numerous economic development projects and agreements between multiple governmental entities. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the International Economic Development Council. He is also on the Executive Committee of the International Inter-tribal Trade & Investment Organization (IITO). Dr. Collard is the Past Chair of the OK Governor’s International Team and is a member of the Oklahoma District Export Council. He is currently working with the University of Oklahoma - College of Law on Indigenous Human Rights issues. He has also done Ph.D. in Political Science, Masters in Public Administration and B.A. in Political Science
For more information on our Speakers, please check out our website at www.wibf.ca
WIBF will be held in 27 Days from today! The countdown is on! 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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2 weeks ago
World Indigenous Business Forum 2019 and the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) presents: Pre and Post Conference Tours, of the West Coast, Vancouver area.
These are exceptional tours you can take for a discounted rate as apart of our partnership with ITAC. Get a chance to experience Canada’s West Coast through an Indigenous lens.
If you are travelling from another country, this is a special opportunity for you. Sign up today!
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If you haven’t registered for WIBF yet, spaces are limited and its only a month away! 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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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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