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On International Women’s Day, WEKH Challenges Stereotypes in Entrepreneurship
March 8, 2021
Organizations and individuals around the world are coming together today to mark International Women’s Day (IWD). This year, WEKH is leading the conversation as we “Choose to Challenge” stereotypes in […]
Categories: Events, Women Entrepreneurs
A WE-Hub Success Story: Dr. Bhairavi Shankar’s IndusSpace
March 1, 2021
“As Canadians, the goal is to highlight what our contributions are to space exploration, and through our programming, help people meet others in the Canadian space sector.” This is the […]
Categories: Resources, Women Entrepreneurs
She-Covery: The Role of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Pandemic Recovery
March 1, 2021
As Canada begins to focus on post-pandemic economic recovery, supporting women entrepreneurs is more critical than ever before. It is clear that structural barriers long-faced by women entrepreneurs have been […]
Categories: Events
Future of Canadian Unicorns Looks Promising
February 19, 2021
Md Saifur Rahman & Ken Grant | Ted Rogers School of Management A WEKH project is examining the role of women in the creation and management of Unicorn startups. “Unicorns” […]
Categories: Research
See It. Be It.
February 12, 2021
Women entrepreneurs are crushing stereotypes When asked to name three entrepreneurs, many might think of Steve Jobs, Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg. The stereotypes that tie the word “entrepreneur” to […]
Categories: News Release
Mikwam Makwa Ikwe (Ice Bear Woman): A National Needs Analysis on Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneurship
February 9, 2021
Mikwam Makwa Ikwe, Anishinaabe for Ice Bear Woman, is the name given to the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub during a traditional pipe ceremony with Elder Margaret Lavallee of Sagkeeng First […]
Categories: Events
A WE-Hub Success Story: Janelle’s Fusion Fit Foods
December 23, 2020
“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, founder of Fusion Fit Foods. Janelle launched […]
Categories: Women Entrepreneurs
Breaking Barriers: Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship & the Power of Community
December 22, 2020
Indigenous women entrepreneurs who are supporting their communities while making their mark on our skies and helping thousands feel more comfortable in their own skin recently joined us to share […]
Categories: Events
Report analyzes a decade of Indigenous women entrepreneurship in Canada
December 10, 2020
Offers recommendations to benefit Indigenous women, communities and the economy December 10, 2020: The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) and Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) today released a report […]
Categories: News Release
WEKH/FWE: Sharing Platform Holiday Gift Guide
December 8, 2020
Women-led businesses have been significantly impacted by COVID-19. As the holiday season approaches, WEKH has created a Holiday Gift Guide to share the wonderful Canadian owned, women-led businesses we’ve met […]
Categories: Resources