Category: Events
WATCH: Rechie Valdez, Marci Ien join WEKH in opening TSX to celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day
December 6, 2023
Categories: Events, Women Entrepreneurs
Celebrating Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs In Manitoba
July 5, 2023
Spring was in full bloom this May in Manitoba. The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) Indigenous Hub forged a partnership with the the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to unite […]
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“How I Raised” Series: Insights from Bobbie Racette’s journey
June 16, 2023
The workshops shed light on the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in raising funds and share success stories of resilient founders. This series provides practical guidance, knowledge, and strategies to […]
Categories: Events, Women Entrepreneurs
Newcomer women making their way forward in entrepreneurship
May 24, 2023
The Newcomer Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum 2023, organized by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division on April 27, 2023, brought together newcomer women entrepreneurs to network and gain […]
Categories: Events, Women Entrepreneurs
Women and Innovation
April 19, 2023
On March 8, 2023, La French Tech organized a Franco-Canadian event called “Women and Innovation” to spotlight organizations that support women entrepreneurs in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). This […]
Categories: Events, Women Entrepreneurs
Celebrating Black Women Entrepreneurs in Trade
March 14, 2023
This year, in honour of Black History Month, the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) hosted an event on February 28, 2023, to recognize the achievements of Black women entrepreneurs in […]
Categories: Events, Women Entrepreneurs
Advancing Indigenous women entrepreneurs: Convening Alberta’s Indigenous women entrepreneurs and the ecosystem that supports them
December 8, 2022
Story by Grace Heavy Runner, photos by Erica Johnson The Women’s Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) hosted an inspiring afternoon on Treaty 7 territory in Mohkinstsis, which consists of the Blackfoot, […]
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The 2022 Spirit Reclamation Gathering
December 1, 2022
The Indigenous team at the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) was thrilled to hold two special in-person gatherings this fall: The Spirit Reclamation Gathering, hosted in Toronto; and Advancing Indigenous […]
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Promote Her: Conference and Workshop
November 22, 2022
It is important to recognize the great contribution that Black communities have made, and continue to make, in Canada. It is equally important to recognize the ongoing barriers and challenges […]
Categories: Events, Women Entrepreneurs
How Mentorship Can Help Narrow the Gender Gap in Entrepreneurship
November 18, 2022
Navigating entrepreneurship, breaking down barriers and exploring opportunities for women, non-binary and transgender entrepreneurs in Canada were in the spotlight at a recent panel discussion hosted by Dal Innovates and […]
Categories: Events