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Indigenous Health Innovations: Weaving Tradition and Technology

November 28, 2025 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (CST)

Description

Co‑hosted by the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Bioscience Association of Manitoba (BAM)

Overview

Join Indigenous knowledge keepers, youth innovators, community healthcare practitioners, workforce development professionals, and bioscience leaders for a day of knowledge‑sharing, collaboration, and action. Together we’ll explore how traditional healing and leading‑edge technologies can strengthen culturally safe care, empower communities, and advance health equity.

Agenda
Time Indigenous Health Innovations
8:00 am
Registration & Breakfast
9:00 am
Welcome, Prayer, & Drum Song
Barb Nepinak, Red Buffalo Thunder
9:15 am
Opening Remarks
Chief Sheldon Kent
9:30 am
Session Introduction
9:35 am
Leading with Traditional Knowledge and Existing Systems
Marge Roscelli, Mavis Stevenson
10:20 am
Networking Break
Presented by:
Taylor McCaffrey LLP.
10:50 am
Session Introduction
10:55 am
Wraparound Care and Healing – Indigenous Care Services
Yvonne Chan
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
Keynote
1:30 pm
Session Introduction
1:35 pm
Equitable and Accessible Care Closer to Home
Marge Roscelli, Chief Sheldon Kent, Wendy Nachtigall
2:35 pm
Networking Break
Presented by:
Victoria Hospital Foundation
3:05 pm
Session Introduction
3:10 pm
Breaking Barriers Through Innovation
Randi Ray, Norm Silver
4:10 pm
Closing Remarks, Prayer, and Drum Song
Barb Nepinak, Red Buffalo Thunder

Time	Indigenous Health Innovations
8:00 am	Registration & Breakfast
9:00 am	Welcome, Prayer, & Drum Song Barb Nepinak, Red Buffalo Thunder
9:15 am	Opening Remarks Chief Sheldon Kent
9:30 am	Session Introduction
9:35 am	Leading with Traditional Knowledge and Existing Systems Marge Roscelli, Mavis Stevenson
10:20 am	Networking Break Presented by: Taylor McCaffrey LLP.
10:50 am	Session Introduction
10:55 am	Wraparound Care and Healing – Indigenous Care Services Yvonne Chan
12:00 pm	Lunch
1:00 pm	Keynote
1:30 pm	Session Introduction
1:35 pm	Equitable and Accessible Care Closer to Home Marge Roscelli, Chief Sheldon Kent, Wendy Nachtigall
2:35 pm	Networking Break Presented by: Victoria Hospital Foundation
3:05 pm	Session Introduction
3:10 pm	Breaking Barriers Through Innovation Randi Ray, Norm Silver
4:10 pm	Closing Remarks, Prayer, and Drum Song Barb Nepinak, Red Buffalo Thunder

Who Should Attend

Indigenous leaders and knowledge keepers
Community health workers, nurses, and clinicians
Bioscience, medtech, and health innovation teams
Educators and workforce development professionals
Policy makers, funders, and ecosystem partners
Students and youth innovators curious about health and biotech

What You’ll Gain

Practical strategies and case studies you can apply in community
New connections across Indigenous health, bioscience, and workforce ecosystems
Insight into emerging technologies that support culturally safe care
A shared space to advance reconciliation and health equity through action

Registration Includes

Full‑day access to sessions and showcases
Light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments
Access to post‑event resources and session summaries

Sponsorship

Partner with us to elevate Indigenous‑led health innovation and workforce development. Sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels. Email events@indigenouschambermb.ca to connect with our team.

Accessibility & Inclusion

We aim to create a welcoming, culturally safe space. If you have accessibility needs, dietary restrictions, or require supports (e.g., ASL interpretation), please share details during registration so we can prepare accordingly.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

At the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Bioscience Association of Manitoba (BAM), we understand that schedules can change. Please review our joint refund and cancellation policy for event registrations below:

Event Registration Refunds

Refund Eligibility: Cancellations made more than 14 days prior to the scheduled event date are eligible for a full refund, minus any processing fees.
Within 14 Days: Cancellations made within 14 days of the event are not eligible for a refund due to logistical commitments and pre‑arranged costs.
No‑Shows: Registrants who do not attend the event and do not cancel in advance will not be eligible for a refund or credit.

Event Cancellations by ICC & BAM
In the event that an ICC & BAM‑hosted event is canceled or rescheduled by the organizing partners, all registrants will be notified promptly and given the option to receive a full refund or transfer their registration to the rescheduled date.

Pricing

ICC & BAM Members: $275

Non‑Members: $300

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Indigenous Health Innovations: Weaving Tradition and Technology

November 28, 2025 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (CST)

Description

Overview

Registration & Breakfast

Welcome, Prayer, & Drum Song

Opening Remarks

Session Introduction

Leading with Traditional Knowledge and Existing Systems

Networking Break

Session Introduction

Wraparound Care and Healing – Indigenous Care Services

Lunch

Keynote

Session Introduction

Equitable and Accessible Care Closer to Home

Networking Break

Session Introduction

Breaking Barriers Through Innovation

Closing Remarks, Prayer, and Drum Song

Who Should Attend

What You’ll Gain

Registration Includes

Sponsorship

Accessibility & Inclusion

Refund & Cancellation Policy

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