Contact

Queenie Chan or Monique Orieux
The Professional Women's Network 
info@pwncanada.ca 
 

When

Tuesday, October 27, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM PST

Schedule

5:00 to 6:00 PM - Networking
6:00 to 6:15 PM - Welcome and opening prayer by an Elder.
6:15 to 7:30 PM - Panelist presentations, Q&A, and discussion on direction of the Aboriginal Women in Business Network vision.



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Where

The Offices of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP 
2900 - 550 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 0A3 

There will be NO elevator access to the 29th floor after 6:00 PM - please arrive no later than 6:00 PM.

 
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 **Please note that Meeting tickets are non-refundable.  If you purchased a ticket and are not able to attend, you may transfer your ticket to another member/guest.

PWN Special Event: Aboriginal Women in Business Speaker Series

The PWN and some of Vancouver's leading Aboriginal women in business (Chastity Davis, Teara Fraser, and Kim van der Woerd) are working together to co-create an Aboriginal Women in Business Network.

The PWN and some of Vancouver's leading Aboriginal women in business (Chastity Davis, Teara Fraser, and Kim van der Woerd) are in the process of working in partnership to co-create an Aboriginal Women in Business Network. We are excited to explore setting up an Aboriginal Women in Business Network and we want your involvement in determining what that network would look like.

Please join us for an evening of networking and a panelist presentation featuring Lycrecia Behn Adin, Lana Eagle and Kory Wilson (bios below). Attendees will be invited to participate in a Q&A with the panelists and share their ideas for connecting and empowering Aboriginal women in business.

Whether you are able to attend or not, please take a few minutes to complete a short survey and provide us with your input for our direction going forward. By completing this survey, your name will be entered into a draw for a chance to win one of three free admissions to a future Professional Women's Network / Aboriginal Women in Business Network meeting (value $30). To complete the survey, CLICK HERE.

EVENT PANELISTS

LYCRECIA BEHN ADIN
 
As an entrepreneur, Lycrecia Behn Adin has a broad base of knowledge and experience from which to draw. As a business owner, she has extensive experience in the development, implementation and operation of a successful business. She has also worked in the Criminal Justice, Oil & Gas, television production & youth development fields. She has negotiated and held contracts with major Corporations and Governments in business and advisory roles.
 
Regarded as a team player, she is a self-motivator with strong analytical and communication skills and is proficient in achieving time sensitive deadlines while maintaining a strong sense of quality and client satisfaction.
 
She is firmly grounded in the Dene teachings: the knowledge that we are only a small part of a bigger picture; that considers the spiritual, emotional, physical and mental aspects in life. She was awarded the Fort Nelson First Nation Community Recognition Award in recognition of her valuable contributions to the community. She is an active sponsor and supporter of healthy lifestyle initiatives; such as individuals and teams sports and wellness projects.
 

LANA EAGLE
 
Lana is a highly respected Aboriginal relations strategist, well-known in the mineral exploration, development and mining sector for her depth of knowledge regarding aboriginal engagement, economic development strategies and for helping companies toadvance their projects with support from Aboriginal communities. Her list of accomplishments includes relationship building, economic development, wealth management and banking. Lana has her own consultancy. 
She currently chairs the Aboriginal Relations Committee for the Association of Mineral Exploration British Columbia; and is the Diversity 101 Session Chair for the Canadian Institute of Mining 2014 Conference. Ever passionate about her volunteer work, Lana is the Executive Director of the Industry Council for Aboriginal Business. Originally from Saskatchewan, she is a member of the Whitecap Dakota First Nation.


KORY WILSON
 
Kory Wilson, BSc., LL.B, is Musgamagw Tsawataineuk and Laich-Kwil-Tach both nations are part of the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation, also known as the Kwak'wala speaking people. She is a mum and a member of the We Wai Kai  Nation (Quadra Island). Currently, she is the Director of Aboriginal Education and Community Engagement at Vancouver Community College. She teaches a wide variety of courses at various post-secondary institutions. She has a deep commitment to education, both within the institutions and in the community, and she has dedicated her working life to ensuring that Aboriginal people can follow their dreams.