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Indigenous Speaker Series
October 2 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the Faculty of Management, students and faculty from across campus, and community members to learn from and engage with local Indigenous business leaders.
Connect with us in this ongoing community, together with Indigenous thought leaders to begin, continue and advance the conversation about truth and reconciling for the future.
Keynote speaker: Sharon Bond-Hogg
On October 2, 2024, the Faculty of Management will welcome Sharon Bond-Hogg, Chief Executive Officer Kekuli Cafe Properties, to the Indigenous Business Speaker Series.
Sharon Bond-Hogg, a proud member of the Nooaitch First Nation, was born and raised in Merritt, British Columbia. Living in the Okanagan since 1989 and making the community of Westbank her home. Alongside her husband, Darren Hogg, she is the visionary force behind Kekuli Café, a groundbreaking Indigenous fast-casual food and coffee franchise that is becoming a beacon for communities across Canada. Sharon’s twenty-year journey is marked by a rich tapestry of accomplishments and a steadfast commitment to Indigenous entrepreneurship. Under Sharon and Darren’s leadership, Kekuli Café has become Canada’s first Indigenous fast-casual food franchise.
The Indigenous Business Speaker Series brings together voices shaping the landscape of Indigenous leadership, entrepreneurship and governance.
Join us as esteemed Indigenous speakers share their compelling narratives, insights, and achievements to learn and explore how Indigenous business is shaping and influencing communities and economic opportunities.
Agenda
Speaker Session: 10-11 am
Break and refreshments: 11-11:15 am
Facilitated Discussion: 11:15 am-12 noon
Each event in the speaker series is designed in two parts to provide meaningful opportunities for attendees to engage with speakers.
- The first part involves a formal keynote presentation, where the speaker shares experiences and insights.
- The second part is an interactive, facilitated discussion between the speaker, moderator, and participants.
Participants are welcome to attend one or both parts. For more information visit our webpage.
