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Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) receives almost $4 million from Government of Canada – Celebrates Women’s Entrepreneurship Day at TSX Market Open
November 17, 2023
Toronto, ON November 17, 2023: Today, the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH), WEDO Canada and TMX Group celebrated Women’s Entrepreneurship Day with more than 125 diverse women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship […]
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
Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs Gift Guide
June 7, 2023
June is National Indigenous History Month, an opportunity to learn about, honour, and celebrate the rich histories, cultures and contributions of First Nations Peoples, Inuit and Métis. This month, we […]
Categories: Resources, 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
New Research Shows Women-owned Businesses Gaining Ground
March 20, 2023
Toronto, ON, March 20, 2023: Today the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) released the State of Women’s Entrepreneurship (SOWE) in Canada 2023 Research Preview which shows that despite the devastating […]
Categories: News Release, Research
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
Circles of Matriarchy Podcast and Resources
January 17, 2023
In 2021, Mikwam Makwa Ikwe, the WEKH Indigenous Hub, partnered with the Indigenous LIFT Collective to develop the Circles of Matriarchy event series. This series aimed to re-imagine what mentorship […]
Categories: Podcast
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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