Melissa Hardy Giles

Melissa Hardy Giles is the owner of ORIGIN, an Indigenous-owned progressive business enterprise that takes pride in offering innovative technology solutions to a growing portfolio of clients in targeted industries. Founded In 2009, ORIGIN’s history is rooted in workforce development and has evolved over a twelve-year period into a provider of a full suite of 360 VR solutions. ORIGIN is the creator of a VR platform for career exploration, development, and training, as well as Indigenous cultural awareness & diversity training. The system can be found in over 1000 schools and in 80 Nations. Melissa is a member of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.