PROMOTING INDIGENOUS BUSINESS, …

1 PRESENTED BY:DAKOTA OJIBWAY CFDC KITAYAN CFDCCEDAR LAKE CFDCNORTH CENTRAL CFDC SOUTHEAST CFDC PROMOTING INDIGENOUS business , community AND economic DEVELOPMENTA ward-Winning Singer/Songwriter, Gemini-Nominated ActorAndrea MenardLife Coach, Motivational Speaker, Storyteller & Entertainer Earl Lambert:/VQconference@VQConferenceREGIST ER ONLINE FOR QUESTIONS CALL 1-800-557-8242 | 204-942-5049 KEYNOTE PRESENTERS13 WORKSHOPS PRESENTED BY RENOWNED SPEAKERS INCLUDING:Comedian Don Burnstick and Recording Artist Joey Stylez HIGHLIGHTSD elegate RegistrationMay 15-17, 2018 RBC CONVENTION CENTRE WINNIPEGONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

2 PRE-CONFERENCE CERTIFICATION COURSE: Accessible Customer Service Standard Training GALA BANQUET FEATURING:Hilarious parody songs of Earl LambertArtistry and Storytelling by Momentum Aerial and Acrobatic Troupe EMPOWERING YOUTH PROGRAM CERTIFICATION COURSE 90 TRADE SHOW EXHIBITS NETWORKING business ADVICE CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS DRAGON S QUEST business PLAN COMPETITION GALA BANQUET WITH SPECIAL PERFORMANCESJoin us! Be educated, enlightened and entertained!For Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities, or for further information, please call 1-800-557-8242 or 204-942-5049 or email Quest is an INDIGENOUS business , community and economic development Conference and Trade Show, held at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg.

3 As a non-profit organization formed through partnerships with five Manitoba INDIGENOUS community Futures development Corporations, Vision Quest provides opportunities for learning, networking, information sharing, partnership building as well as cultural awareness and Certification CourseVision Quest is pleased to kick off this year s Conference with a Pre-Conference Certification Course, exclusive for Conference delegates only. The Course takes place on Tuesday, May 15th, from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. Refreshments provided. Participants must be a minimum of 16 years of age and must bring photo to check-in. Participants will receive a certificate of completion.

4 Deadline for registration and payment is APRIL STANDARD FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE Presented by Heather Hiscock, SMDThe Accessibility Standard for Customer Service is now law in Manitoba. As outlined in the obligations of the standard, all businesses and organizations need to train all employees, volunteers, contract workers, etc. on how to provide customer service that is accessible to all Manitobans. Following the course, participants will be mailed a certificate of completion. In this session provided by Heather Hiscock with the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities, the following areas regarding accessibility will be covered.

5 Removing Barriers Understanding Accessibility Customer Service Understanding Human Rights Assistive Devices How Can I HelpGala BanquetJoin us for our Gala Banquet which includes a three-course dinner, presentation of awards for the Dragon s Quest business Plan Competition and the Steve Prince Memorial Bursary, cultural presentation by the Plains Ojibway Singers and Dance Troupe, and featuring the hilarious parody songs of Earl Lambert and the artistry and storytelling of Momentum Aerial and Acrobatic Troupe. Please see Delegate Registration Form for ticket AccommodationsThe renovated Best Western Plus Downtown Winnipeg is our official host hotel, located at 330 York Avenue (5 minute walk to the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg).

6 To receive the special Conference rate of $159 single or double occupancy (taxes additional) PLUS FREE HOT BREAKFAST, please call (204) 942-0101 or 1-800-782-0175 or email by April 30th. After that date, reservations at the Conference rate will be based upon availability. Guests must mention that you are with Vision Quest to receive the group rate. Please quote VISION QUEST as the booking Registration Includes: Networking with nearly 1,000 delegates, exhibitors, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers Two high profile, motivational keynote presentations 13 interactive workshops in three categories: business , community /Personal development and Youth Opportunity to register for for the Pre-Conference Certification Course Entry into the Vision Quest Trade Show with over 90 exhibits business Advice for Entrepreneurs First-hand Experience with Professional Artists Cultural Presentations and Entertainment, Continental Breakfasts, Lunches and Refreshment Breaks Dragon s Quest business Plan Competition Finals Eligibility for Prize Draws Opportunity to purchase tickets to the Gala Banquet with renowned entertainmentWho Should Attend.

7 INDIGENOUS business Owners and Operators INDIGENOUS Youth community Leaders economic development Officers Educators (teachers and administrators) Investors and Financial Institutions Government and Corporate Representatives business and community Service Providers Those interested in doing business with the INDIGENOUS communityFor Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities, or for further information, please call 1-800-557-8242 or 204-942-5049 or email more information, or to register online visit activities held at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg unless otherwise noted. (Schedule subject to change)Tuesday, May 1512:00 pm 4:00 pmCheck-in for Pre-Conference Certification Course & Information Desk 2:00 pm 5:00 pmPre-Conference Certification Course* Accessible Customer Service Standard Training, Heather Hiscock, SMD4:00 pm - 8:00 pmDelegate Registration / Check-InWednesday, May 168:00 am - 5:00 pmDelegate Registration / Check-in 8:30 am - 4:30 pmTrade Show 8:30 am - 9:15 amContinental Breakfast 9:15 am - 11:30 amGrand Entry, Opening Ceremonies & Keynote: EARL LAMBERT, Certified Life Coach, Inspirational Storyteller, Entertainer11:30 am - 12.

8 00 pmTrade Show Visiting / Autographs with Earl Lambert12:00 pm - 1:15 pmLunch 1:30 pm 2:45 pmWorkshop Sessions #1 - 3 Options1. Bringing A business Idea to Life, Phillip Cavey, MNP 2. Taku Wakan, Something Sacred, Wanbdi Wakita & Pahan Pte San Win, Bear Paw Teaching & Healing3. The Media Interns that Could How We Got the Job!, Ran e Dong & Kimberly Cleave, APTN2:45 pm - 3:15 pmRefreshment Break / Trade Show 3:15 pm - 4:30 pmWorkshop Sessions #2 - 3 Options1. Engagement Strategies between the INDIGENOUS Demographic & Industry, Sherman Kong, AMIK2. How to Improve Your Credit History, Pam Krasniuk and Millie Acuna, Seed Winnipeg3.

9 Stand Strong, Walk Tall, Be Proud to be YOU! with Keynote Earl LambertThursday, May 178:00 am - 7:00 pmDelegate Registration & Information8:30 am - 2:30 pmTrade Show8:30 am - 9:30 amContinental Breakfast with Entertainment by Clint & Riley Dutiaume9:30 am - 10:30 amKeynote: ANDREA MENARD Award-Winnipeg Singer/Songwriter, Gemini-Nominated Actor10:30 am - 11:00 amRefreshment Break / Trade Show Visiting / Autographs with Andrea Menard11:15 am - 12:30 pmWorkshop Sessions #3 - 4 Options1. How to Launch and Grow Your business Without Much $$$, Kendal Netmaker, Neechi Gear2. Social Enterprise development Training, Frank Atnikov, Social Enterprise Manitoba 3.

10 ; Sex, Alcohol and Drugs - Youth development , Don Burnstick4. Dragon s Quest Finalists Presentations and Voting 12:30 pm - 1:30 pmLunch1:45 pm 3:00 pmWorkshop Sessions #4 - 3 Options1. Change the World by Telling Your Story How To Gain Local and National Coverage for Your business , Kendal Netmaker, Neechi Gear 2. Building Urban Industries for Local development , Art Ladd, BUILD3. Songwriting Workshop with Recording Artist - Joey Stylez6:00 pm - 10:00 pmGala Banquet*: Three Course Dinner, Award Presentations and Entertainers: Earl Lambert and Momentum Aerial and Acrobatic TroupeConference Overview*Additional cost. Please see Delegate Registration the Vision Quest website for updates on workshop presentations.