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 

It's National Indigenous History Month; a time to reflect upon the history, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Indigenous peoples.

To commemorate this significant month, we spotlight 5 Indigenous change makers who are making a profound impact on Indigenous excellence with the important work that they do for communities.

Really, we make any excuse to give away prezzies 😉, and especially so when it's a celebration dedicated to honouring Indigenous folks!

 to give away, so here's what to do ➡️  

And now, it's time to dive in to discover all about our visionaries - we guarantee you'll leave blown away 🤩 reading about their innovative Indigenous-driven initiatives!

Racette is actually been nationally recognized as a change maker, by none other than the 

 Her founding company Virtual Gurus, an innovative tech platform that harnesses the power of machine learning to match assistants with clients has created a thriving community of over 800 talented professionals from diverse backgrounds and is recognized as the top 

100 of 425 on the 2023 Report on Business ranking of Canada's Top Growing Companies.

It's no secret the Cheekbone Beauty has reached monumental heights of success, the sustainable beauty products one of the first Indigenous-owned made available on the shelves of Sephora Canada. And Harper is steadfast on her mission in supporting Indigenous communities, donating more than $200k to organizations such as 

Ethical denim brand owners, Brodt and Bruegl are fuelled by their Ojibwe and Oneida heritages respectively in creating Native American clothing with a purpose. They collaborate with other Native artisans who receive a percentage of each sale, and have even had their tees featured in 

Startup Canada Social Enterprise Award 2018

- and for good reason. The company trains Indigenous Canadians for jobs in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), and to date 347 students have been trained with 102 communities impacted. McIntosh has also been recognized as 

Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 by the Atlantic Program

With values deep rooted in healing the land and environment, recycling and disposal group Salish Soils turns waste into high quality organics. Regenerating everything they receive, the materials turn into compost, soil or energy efficient materials for power. Joe, a member of Shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation is passionate about revolutionizing and reclaiming territories in a more holistic way.

🧡 To learn about more giveaways and the latest OneFeather and community news, 

5 Inspiring Leaders of Indigenous Businesses to Know

But, first prize giveaways

Bobbie Racette | Virtual Gurus

@Bobbie_Racette

Jenn Harper | Cheekbone Beauty

@Cheekbonejenn

Erik Brodt and Amanda Bruegl | Ginew

@Ginew_usa

Keith McIntosh | PLATO

@PLATOtesting

Aaron Joe | Salish Soils

@Salishsoils