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 

OneFeather received a Indigenous Business Award presented by BC Achievement in partner with the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. Alongisde 8 other recipients, OneFeather has been recognized creating and expanding opportunities, relationships and communities, with thegoal of contributing to a more inclusive and prosperous future.

“I am particularly inspired by this year’s Awardees. All of them exemplify resilience and innnovation during this time of challenges. This year’s Awardees demonstrate that integrating the practices of the past with the economies of the future benefits us all.”



- Anne Giardini, Foundation Chair

This is the 12th year the BC Achievment Foundation has recognized Indigneous businesses with the Indigenous Businsses Awared. OneFeather joins the ranks of 200 alumini since it's inception, and is honored to be a part of a collective group of businesses, entreprenuers, and community-based organizations that represent a significant shift, and success, for our Indigenous people.

"We are honored to be recognized alongside other Indigenous businesses who, through our collective efforts, are strengthening Indigenous sovereignty and lifting our people and communities up. I'd also like to acknowledge my gratitude to those that nominated us, Orenda Films, Humanitas, and to those that supported the nomination; VIATEC and Varshney Capital."



- Lawrence Lewis, CEO, OneFeather

Awardees were announced October 2020. Stay tuned for a film honoring OneFeather's coming this November by the BC Achievment Foundation.

https://www.bcachievement.com/2020/10/05/2020-indigenous-business-awardees-announced/

https://www.bcachievement.com/award/bc-achievement-indigenous-business-award-2020/

OneFeather Receives Indigenous Business Award

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