Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities forum (ANEDO)

, kicked off at the grand Casino Rama resort, Orillia (located on the traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg and Chippewas of Rama First Nation). The forum focuses on economic reconciliation for sustainable development and has members of over 39 First Nations based in Ontario who join the event. 

Our small team at OneFeather was happy to be there - and to sponsor the event was extra special! Amongst networking with other Indigenous exhibitors like retailer 

 and having important discussions about economic reconciliation pathways, we also got to experience laughs by some

Chad Solomon of Biskane and our OF's Lawrence Lewis ✌🏼

"OneFeather is proud to have been a sponsor and exhibitor with ANEDO. It was a great gathering of our First Nations communities, and listening to the keynote speakers including Indigenous leader John Beaucage was a real highlight."  

-Lawrence Lewis, Founder at OneFeather

All the official sponsors at ANEDO: Chi Miigwetch

In the spirit of collaboration over competition, 

ANEDO which stands for Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities

 showcase their initiatives and those of First Nations members. 

They provide actionable insights and calls to action, and highlight policies and funding opportunities from Ontario and Canada. The forum welcomes those to connect with Economic Development Officers (EDOs), First Nation economic leaders and subject matter experts to exchange ideas and experiences, foster networking, and learn from each other’s journeys. Diving into discussions about the future of economic reconciliation and the pathways that lie ahead!

OneFeather Sponsors First Nations Conference ANEDO

Ja'elle Leite is of proud Métis heritage and is also a woman in the tech space who founded data management company, 

. She's already an anomaly in field she's in, but what makes everything all the more distinct is the way in which Ultralogix functions.

Using an analytical approach for Indigenous communities, industry, private and public sectors with a unique storytelling-with-data approach, the outcome makes complex information more accessible and impactful. 

In this important conversation with the What's That Noise'?! Leite explains the ways of keeping Indignenous culture alive through data, and the ways of teaching companies to take an ethical and unbiased approach when handling data.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ja-elle-leite-9973b2226/

https://www.youtube.com/@onefeatherapp/videos

https://open.spotify.com/show/0SW489x40xOpZD2r4WbAQ0

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-that-noise/id1364610122

Women-owned and Indigenous Data with Founder of Impactful Data Management Services 

In recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Month- which we prefer to rename as ReconciliACTION Month, read about the Indigenous companies across Canada who are making a huge difference to their communities.

Founded by Jeff Ward of Ojibwe and Métis heritage, in 2003 

 is a tech company for website design and custom software solutions. As a 

 (CAB), their core values are focused on The 7 Grandfather Principles from 

Humility, Truth, Honesty, Wisdom, Respect, Courage and Love.

They have a wide portfolio that includes working directly with NGOs, charities and provincial organizations that support Indigenous communities.

An Indigenous-based consulting organization, 

 offers sustainable and strategic practices for DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion). They work with entrepreneurs, education facilities and non-profits, with a focus on creating engaging, productive and communicative workspaces and culture.

Founded by Alberta’s Sucker Creek Cree First Nation siblings Hunter and Jacquelyn Cardinal, they have led workshops and hosted at prestigious award ceremonies such as 

, in recognition of their Indigenous knowledge-sharing.

Cutting-edge learning institution for VR (Virtual Reality), 

 specializes in teaching students using an Indigenous engagement, workforce development and training structure to grow their skills.

 she and her team are driven by the spirit of economic reconciliation and innovation as well as celebrating the rich Indigenous culture of the land.

 consists of a collective group of First Nations, both elected and hereditary, who undertake projects taking place in territories across Canada.

Their services support environmental stewardship, land-based planning, assistance in developing strategic partnerships, as well as research and advocacy on key public policy issues impacting Indigenous participation in major projects.

The first Indigenous-owned financial intermediary in Canada, 

 works with Indigenous entrepreneurs and organizationsfor impact investment and advisory consultancy, leveraging business growth and scalability.

Founded by Paul Lacerte and Jeffrey Cyr, their mission is to break barriers for Indigenous people for access to capital. They’ve been featured on the 

 in recognition of decolonizing investment!

5 Indigenous Businesses You Should Follow