SK Startup Institute

10/19/2026

October 21st is almost here. Will you be there?

The 2026 SOAR Pitch Finale is your chance to experience Indigenous entrepreneurship in action.

Join us at Wanuskewin Heritage Park for an evening of inspiring stories, bold business ideas and live pitches from local Indigenous entrepreneurs competing for a share of $50,000 in prize funding.

Come cheer on the finalists, discover the businesses they're building and celebrate the next generation of Indigenous entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan.

Be part of the excitement. Support Indigenous entrepreneurship.

🔗 Get your tickets: https://hubs.li/Q04Bh4nd0


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Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies

10/16/2026

Your business already has a brand.

The question is: is it saying what you want it to say?

Join SK Startup and Guide Brand Consultancy this November for the Brand Builder Series, a practical series designed to help entrepreneurs get clear on their audience, positioning, messaging and the brand they’re building.

Learn how to turn what makes your business valuable into a brand people can understand, connect with and remember.

📍 Coming Every Tuesday in November
🔗 Register now, limited spots: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/marketing-workshops-with-guide-marketing-registration-1999271197972?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/15/2026

Last chance to get your tickets for SOAR 2026!

The 2026 SOAR Pitch Finale is coming up on October 21, bringing local Indigenous entrepreneurs who are ready to share their business ideas, stories and visions for the future.

Watch the finalists pitch live at Wanuskewin Heritage Park as they compete for a share of $50,000 in prize funding. It's an evening to discover inspiring businesses, celebrate Indigenous entrepreneurship and show your support for the entrepreneurs making things happen across Saskatchewan.

Don't just hear about it afterward. Be there to experience it!

📅 October 21, 2026
📍 Wanuskewin Heritage Park
🔗Get your tickets today: https://hubs.li/Q04BjQbm0

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Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies

10/14/2026

SREDA's SK Startup Institute and Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies are excited to announce the finalists for the 2026 SOAR Indigenous Entrepreneurship Competition!

Following several weeks of preparation, these entrepreneurs will take the stage on October 21 to compete for a share of $50,000 in prize funding, the largest prize fund in SOAR history.

Congratulations to this year's finalists!

Tyler Jobb - Jobb Developments
Rene L'Heureux - Beauty Spot Lash Bar & Spa
Brennan Campbell - CBG Campbell Builders & General Contracting Ltd.
Micaela Ch*****ne - Askîhk Research Services
Jade Roberts - Jade Levi Roberts
Kelly Vandall & Raini Jack - Weather Guard Roofing

Join us at the SOAR Pitch Finale to hear their stories, learn about their businesses, and celebrate their achievements.

🎟️ Get your tickets to the SOAR Pitch Finale: https://hubs.li/Q04B9-4m0

10/13/2026

It all comes down to this.

Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of Indigenous entrepreneurship, inspiring stories and exciting pitches as the SOAR 2026 finalists take the stage at Wanuskewin Heritage Park.

On October 21, finalists will pitch their businesses to a live audience and judging panel for the opportunity to compete for a share of $50,000 in prize funding.

Come celebrate the entrepreneurs, hear their stories and be part of the SOAR Pitch Finale.

🔗Tickets are almost gone. Get yours now and don’t miss this special evening: https://hubs.li/Q04zGy9s0



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Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies

10/08/2026

Build a brand people can understand, connect with and remember.

Your brand is more than a logo. It’s the strategy behind how people understand your business, what makes you different and why they choose you.

The Brand Builder Series, presented by SK Startup Institute and Guide Brand Consultancy, is a four-part workshop series designed for entrepreneurs who want to build a stronger, more intentional brand.

You’ll explore the foundations of a strong brand, including:
• Understanding your audience
• Defining your positioning
• Developing clearer messaging
• Shaping your brand personality
• Bringing your brand identity to life

Leading the series is Hannah Wheeler, brand strategist, designer and co-founder of Guide Brand Consultancy. With more than a decade of experience in branding and marketing, Hannah helps entrepreneurs turn their vision into clear, compelling brands. Throughout the series, Hannah will help you get clearer on what makes your business valuable, how to communicate it and how to build a brand that supports your next stage of growth.

4 workshops | Every Tuesday in November

🔗Register for the full series: https://hubs.li/Q04yKbyS0

10/06/2026

The SOAR Pitch Finale is coming up quickly!

On October 21, join us at Wanuskewin Heritage Park as the SOAR 2026 finalists take the stage to pitch their businesses to a live audience and judging panel.

Hear the stories behind the businesses, discover Indigenous entrepreneurs from across Saskatchewan and celebrate their journey through SOAR.

The finalists will also compete for a share of $50,000 in prize funding.

🔗Tickets are available now. Get yours and join us for the SOAR Pitch Finale: https://hubs.li/Q04z2nyv0


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Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies

10/02/2026

Have a business idea you’re working through? Or looking for your next step?

SK Startup Institute is here to help with free one-on-one business advising.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow, advisors can help with business planning, market research, funding guidance, business launch support and connecting you to the right resources.

Bring your questions, ideas and goals, and get personalized advice tailored to your business journey.

🔗 Book your advising appointment today: https://hubs.li/Q04ysL9D0

SK Startup Institute offers expert advice for all your business needs! Speak to our advisors or experts today and get the guidance you need.

10/01/2026

As part of the SOAR workshop series, participants explore how to pitch their business with confidence, clearly communicate their value and connect with an audience.

Leading the session is Stéphane O'Reilly Director, Entrepreneurship at SK Startup Institute, and Tia Larocque-Graham Director of Innovation at Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies.

Participants gain practical tools to strengthen their pitch and prepare to present their business during the SOAR semi-final pitch round on October 8. From there, selected finalists advance to the SOAR Pitch Finale, where they will present to a live audience and judging panel for the opportunity to win a share of the cash prize.

🔗 View the full SOAR program: https://hubs.li/Q04yWcrH0

09/29/2026

Being able to communicate your ideas with confidence is an important skill for any entrepreneur.

As part of the SOAR workshop series, participants explore public speaking, storytelling and ways to communicate their business ideas with confidence and clarity.

The session is led by Decolonize and Rize, an Indigenous women-led organization grounded in relational and trauma-informed approaches to decolonization, reconciliation and organizational change.

Co-founders Ariana Fotinakis and Vanessa Lesperance bring experience in facilitation, leadership, storytelling and supporting individuals and organizations through meaningful change.

🔗View the full SOAR program: https://hubs.li/Q04ysLyx0