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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]