WEKH-PCFE | Deirdre O'Beirne-Rosaeg | Friends Activity

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Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:51:23 -0400

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: The Diversity Institute at FrancoTech 2024 As part of the delegation from Ontario, the institute strengthened ties with the Francophone entrepreneurship ecosystem.Front to back, left to […]

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Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:00:42 -0400

NACCA Event Recap The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) sponsored the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) Indigenous Women […]

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Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:37:02 -0400

Speed Mentoring Event: Fast-track Your Entrepreneurial Journey The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub hosted the event that brought together entrepreneurs and mentors for an exciting morning of […]

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Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:12:22 -0400

Legal Considerations for Indigenous Artists & Designers: An Introductory Guide Illustrated by Natalie KingLegal Considerations for Indigenous Artists & Designers: An introductory guide is the result of a collaboration […]

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Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:00:31 -0400

NACCA Prosperity Forum 2024: Embracing change for a prosperous Indigenous economy by Kara Thorvaldson(From left) Magnolia Perron, manager of Indigenous Women and Youth Program at the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations […]

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Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:43:19 -0500

WATCH: Rechie Valdez, Marci Ien join WEKH in opening TSX to celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FVl4CqAEDYMembers from the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) and WEDO Canada celebrated Women’s E […]

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Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:26:52 -0500

Majoun: Giving People a Taste of History Manal Khader is an entrepreneur passionate about showcasing the origin story of edible cannabis through the delicious experience of her […]

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Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:45:00 -0500

Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) receives almost $4 million from Government of Canada – Celebrates Women’s Entrepreneurship Day at TSX Market Open Members from the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) and WEDO Canada celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day and a TSX Market Open Ce […]

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Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:40:53 -0400

Celebrating Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs In Manitoba Spring was in full bloom this May in Manitoba. The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) Indigenous Hub forged a partnership with the the […]

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Fri, 16 Jun 2023 16:53:19 -0400

“How I Raised” Series: Insights from Bobbie Racette’s journey The workshops shed light on the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in raising funds and share success stories of resilient founders. This […]

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Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:53:12 -0400

Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs Gift Guide June is National Indigenous History Month, an opportunity to learn about, honour, and celebrate the rich histories, cultures and contributions […]

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Wed, 24 May 2023 17:47:50 -0400

Newcomer women making their way forward in entrepreneurship The Newcomer Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum 2023, organized by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division on April 27, 202 […]

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Thu, 20 Apr 2023 02:30:00 -0400

Women and Innovation On March 8, 2023, La French Tech organized a Franco-Canadian event called “Women and Innovation” to spotlight organizations that support women […]

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Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:15:00 -0400

New Research Shows Women-owned Businesses Gaining Ground Toronto, ON, March 20, 2023: Today the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) released the State of Women’s Entrepreneurship (SOWE) in C […]

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Tue, 14 Mar 2023 21:08:03 -0400

Celebrating Black Women Entrepreneurs in Trade This year, in honour of Black History Month, the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) hosted an event on February 28, 2023, to […]

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Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:03:00 -0500

Circles of Matriarchy Podcast and Resources In 2021, Mikwam Makwa Ikwe, the WEKH Indigenous Hub, partnered with the Indigenous LIFT Collective to develop the Circles of Matriarchy event […]

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Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:20:31 -0500

Advancing Indigenous women entrepreneurs: Convening Alberta’s Indigenous women entrepreneurs and the ecosystem that supports them Story by Grace Heavy Runner, photos by Erica JohnsonThe Women’s Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) hosted an inspiring afternoon on Treaty 7 […]

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Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:47:00 -0500

The 2022 Spirit Reclamation Gathering The Indigenous team at the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) was thrilled to hold two special in-person gatherings this fall: The […]

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Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:44:08 -0500

Promote Her: Conference and Workshop It is important to recognize the great contribution that Black communities have made, and continue to make, in Canada. It is equally important […]

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Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:03:00 -0500

How Mentorship Can Help Narrow the Gender Gap in Entrepreneurship Navigating entrepreneurship, breaking down barriers and exploring opportunities for women, non-binary and transgender entrepreneurs in Canada […]

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Thu, 17 Nov 2022 21:22:17 -0500

Diversity Institute and Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub welcome new House of Commons Bill to recognize Women Entrepreneurship Day Toronto, ON, November 17, 2022: The Diversity Institute, which leads the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) and other […]

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Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:14:56 -0400

Looking Forward: Women’s Mental Health & The Future of Work Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of women entrepreneurs is a key component of the rebuilding, healing, and growth of Canada’s e […]

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Tue, 30 Aug 2022 19:12:57 -0400

ICYMI: WES Ecosystem Fund Information Session On July 28, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced a new […]

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Mon, 15 Aug 2022 18:50:53 -0400

Advancing Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs in Alberta A unique event convening Alberta’s Indigenous women entrepreneurs and the ecosystem that supports them.Celebrate. Connect. Learn.Indigenous w […]

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Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:56:29 -0400

Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs Gift Guide June is National Indigenous History Month, an opportunity to learn about, honour, and celebrate the rich histories, cultures and contributions […]

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Wed, 04 May 2022 19:25:42 -0400

Demystifying Procurement & Diversifying the Supply Chain Procurement is often not well understood nor on the radars of diverse women entrepreneurs.Yet procurement offers women entrepreneurs valuable […]

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Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:46:51 -0400

Pow Wow Pitch 2022: Pitch to Win $200,000 in Prizes The Pow Wow Pitch, North America’s premier pitch competition and non-profit organization supporting emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs, is b […]

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Mon, 28 Mar 2022 18:14:27 -0400

The State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada examined in new Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub research report Rates of women entrepreneurship remain steady and in the face of unprecedented challenges, women entrepreneurs remain optimistic and have […]

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Tue, 08 Mar 2022 19:44:59 -0500

WEKH Celebrates Women Entrepreneurs and Helps #BreakTheBias On International Women’s Day, WEKH celebrates the resilience of women entrepreneurs and challenges stereotypesAs the world recognizes I […]

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Tue, 23 Nov 2021 14:50:29 -0500

Impact Investment and Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs In a recent report, the National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB) found that closing the economic gap between the Indigenous and […]

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Thu, 04 Nov 2021 20:10:00 -0400

Building Resilient Communities: Social Enterprises and Procurement Through social procurement, governments and corporations can leverage existing purchasing to support social enterprises investing their profits […]

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Thu, 07 Oct 2021 18:39:33 -0400

What is Supplier Diversity & the Role of Supply Councils Governments and corporations are among the largest buyers of goods and services in Canada. Yet the procurement processes behind these sales are […]

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Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0400

Women Redefining: Entrepreneurship in Alberta Podcast Series WEKH is proud to present Women Redefining, a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of women entrepreneurs in Alberta who are fighting the […]

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Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:58:40 -0400

Financial Literacy 101 The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) partnered with the Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce to present Financial Literacy 101—a fou […]

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Fri, 28 May 2021 14:05:00 -0400

Supports for 2SLGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs Across Canada For 2SLGBTQ+ business-owners in Canada, the turn to entrepreneurship may be taken out of necessity.Many Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, […]

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Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:54:40 -0400

Widening Financing Pathways for Women Entrepreneurs Adequately financing women entrepreneurs’ is a necessary step to creating an equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem. Yet research clearly shows t […]

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Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:35:12 -0500

See It, Be It: Challenging Stereotypes and Bias Successful women entrepreneurs do not only support their families and local communities, drive economic growth and innovation, and create […]

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Mon, 01 Mar 2021 14:31:03 -0500

She-Covery: The Role of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Pandemic Recovery As Canada begins to focus on post-pandemic economic recovery, supporting women entrepreneurs is more critical than ever before. It is clear that […]

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Fri, 19 Feb 2021 21:12:55 -0500

Future of Canadian Unicorns Looks Promising Md Saifur Rahman & Ken Grant | Ted Rogers School of ManagementA WEKH project is examining the role of women in the creation and management of […]

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Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:46:37 -0500

Mikwam Makwa Ikwe (Ice Bear Woman): A National Needs Analysis on Indigenous Women's Entrepreneurship Mikwam Makwa Ikwe, Anishinaabe for Ice Bear Woman, is the name given to the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub during a traditional pipe […]

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Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:49:42 -0500

A WE-Hub Success Story: Janelle’s Fusion Fit Foods “I know I would not have started a successful business if it weren’t for WE-Hub.” These are the words of entrepreneur Janelle Jordan, founde […]

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Tue, 22 Dec 2020 18:07:53 -0500

Breaking Barriers: Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship & the Power of Community Indigenous women entrepreneurs who are supporting their communities while making their mark on our skies and helping thousands feel more […]

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Mon, 09 Nov 2020 16:40:00 -0500

Networks of Growth in Agriculture and Agri-food Women entrepreneurs in agriculture and agri-food are making their mark across the country on male-dominated fields despite facing stereotypes, […]

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Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:46:00 -0400

Building an Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem for Women Entrepreneurs This fall, the Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (CCSBE) annual conference included a new special conference track on […]

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Sat, 10 Oct 2020 20:34:00 -0400

Putting a Gender and Diversity Lens on Leadership and Entrepreneurship The challenges women face in employment and entrepreneurship are not imagined or overblown. Research has repeatedly shown that systemic bias and […]

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Sat, 10 Oct 2020 14:45:00 -0400

Unlocking the Export Potential of Women Entrepreneurs in Canada Women entrepreneurs can access profitable international markets, new business development pathways, diverse talent pipelines, and engaged […]

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Tue, 29 Sep 2020 20:40:10 -0400

Ontario’s She-Covery: In Conversation with Government The disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic threaten to roll back economic gains made by women in Canada across generations. In fact, […]

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Wed, 02 Sep 2020 20:00:00 -0400

A WE-Hub Success Story: Donna’s Brushes and Cocktails The Women’s Entrepreneurship Hub (WE-Hub) program has supported over 200 women in starting and growing their own businesses to achieve f […]

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Wed, 19 Aug 2020 14:49:29 -0400

Nearly half of Québec women entrepreneurs are seeking funding to ensure their survival due to the impact of COVID-19 Montreal, QC, August 19, 2020: Today the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) and Femmessor joined together to host a webinar presenting […]

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Mon, 17 Aug 2020 20:30:00 -0400

International Bridges are Helping Canadian Entrepreneurs Succeed Worldwide Entrepreneurs in Canada can reach over a billion new consumers through free trade agreements with countries across the globe. Over the last few […]