Indigenous Trailblazers Summit

05/29/2026

The Indigenous Trailblazers Summit is built on sustainable and consistent Indigenous and Industry relationships and participation.

Our hats go off to Graham for their early commitment to level up their 2027 support of the summit 👏🏽

Thank you Terry M Mitchell, C.Mgr., F.CIM and Shane Breaker, MBA for your support and for joining us 👍🏽🦅

05/24/2026

On behalf of the Indigenous Trailblazers Summit, we would like extend our heartfelt gratitude to our 2026 Emcees, Keynote Speakers, Moderators, Chiefs, Panelists, and Special Guest Presenters:

Thank you ❤️:
Geena Jackson, Josh Alexis, Susan Aglukark, Mark Podlasly, Bill Lomax, Honourable Rajan Sawhney, Kahsha Patterson, Mario Auger, Chelsey Quirk, Melody Lepine, Annmarie Garby, Mindy Henyu, Nicole Baker, Candice Robertson-Shattler, , , , Tiran Smallboy-Zorthian, Zachary Flett, Mindy Henyu, Nicole Minde, Shani Gwin, Trish Hayter, Lyndsay Brisard, Monica James, Zinat Damji, Clayton Laramee, Cassie Ayoungman, Chenoa Cardinal, Lauren Moberly, Wendy Poseluzny, Ira Provost, Joseph Tootoosis, Karissa Kelln-Tootoosis, John Desjarlais, Jordan Baptiste, Josh Montana, Ray Rewcastle, Chris Fry, Tony Bagga, Shane Freeson, Maria Metchewais,

We would especially like to express our sincere appreciation to all of our sponsoring ally friends and partners for their support to ensuring the success of Turtle Islands only 💯 grassroots planned, coordinated and executed summit.

STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES AND SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! 🙏 🦅

05/19/2026

At the 2026 Indigenous Trailblazers Summit, an important announcement was made regarding the newly established Board of Directors of the Indigenous Trailblazers Hub.

This hub aims to serve as a catalyst for creating balance in business development, addressing the current gaps that exist across Turtle Island.

The board is made up of trailblazing Indigenous business professionals who participated in the inaugural Indigenous Trailblazers Summit, each specializing in their respective fields.

We welcome the following members to the board: Reg Potts, , Shane Breaker, , , , and Mindy Henyu.

05/11/2026

🌟 Exciting New🌟
The 2026 Photo Gallery is now open for viewing on our website. Visit https://www.indigenoustrailblazers.ca/, click on "About" to access the Gallery. Explore the collection and enjoy the visual journey.

Prosperity in the Prairies and Beyond | Indigenous Networking Events • Indigenous Trailblazers Summit • Edmonton Convention Centre • May 5-6, 2026 • A 100% Grassroots Planned, Coordinated, and Executed Event.

05/11/2026

We would like to extend our gratitude to all participating exhibitors and vendors for joining us at the 2026 summit. This year's award-winning exhibitors, as selected by our delegates and recognized in the following categories are:

- Indigenous Entrepreneur:
- Indigenous Consultant: &Development
- Indigenous Tech:
- 100% Community Owned Business: First Nations Bank of Canada
- Non-Indigenous Business Ally:

Your contributions are invaluable, and we appreciate your support in making this summit a great success. If you missed our awards ceremonies and would like to receive your award, please reach out to [email protected].

05/11/2026

We would like to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to our Elders who brought balance of female and male representation and blessings to the opening and closing of the summit.

05/10/2026

Thank you L.P.Photo for the amazing photography 📸 work captured at the 2026 Indigenous Trailblazers Summit. Full photo gallery to be uploaded to our website in the coming days.

05/10/2026

Thank you to , Minister of Indigenous Relations, for joining us as a Keynote Speaker and for the Fireside Chat with our very own . The discussions centered around the power of Indigenous-led economic development and the importance of partnership were well presented and received.

05/10/2026

Thank you to Mayor for welcoming our esteemed delegates at our VIP Mixer to , the City of Edmonton, for the 2026 Indigenous Trailblazers Summit.

05/09/2026

It was an honor to have the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations represented by Joey Pete and the Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta represented by join us for the 2026 summit. Together, the Chiefs represent 41 First Nations.