40 Years of Indigenous Business Education

In 1985, the Dhillon School of Business launched Canada’s first university program specifically focused on Indigenous economic development, governance and business management.

We invite you to join us to celebrate 40 years of Indigenous business management education.

When: Friday, March 21, 2025 – 7:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. | Location: University of Lethbridge, Student Union Ballrooms (SU300B)

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. - Teepee raising
Location: University of Lethbridge, outside of Markin Hall

8:30 a.m. - Continental breakfast
Location: University of Lethbridge, Student Union Ballrooms (SU300B)

9 – 10 a.m. - Welcome and Elder's blessing
Opening remarks - Kerry Godfrey, Dean of the Dhillon School of Business
Traditional blessing - Dr. Leroy Little Bear
The importance of Indigenous Management Education - Dr. Leroy Little Bear

10 - 10:45 a.m. – Keynote speaker: Jennifer Campeau (BMgt '08) - VP Indigenous relations, Aecon Group Inc.
Take the risk: Realize your potential

10:45 – 11a.m. - Coffee break

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Trailblazers: Indigenous Women Shaping Business and Community
Panel discussion facilitated by Kimmy Houle.
Panelists:

Albertine Crow Shoe (BMgt '98) – Piikani Band Council, artist and entrepreneur
Karen McCarthy (BMgt '06) – Owner, Inspire Group of Companies
Ashley Ens (BMgt '16, MSc '22) – Sessional instructor, Indigenous Governance and Business Management and PhD candidate

12 – 1p.m. - Lunch: Hearty beef stew with frybread
Scholarship announcement

1 – 2 p.m. - Leadership in Practice: Education, Governance, Business and Community
Panel discussion facilitated by Don McIntyre.
Panelists:

Dr. Sherri Chisan (BMgt '89) – President, University nuxełhot’įne thaaɁehots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills
Marilyn Belleau (Mgt Cert '87, BMgt '03) – Former chief and administrator, Alkali Lake, BC.
William Singer III – Artist, illustrator, entrepreneur and educator

2 - 2:15 p.m. - Coffee break

2:30 – 3:45 p.m. - 40 Years of Indigenous Business Education: Insights, Impact and Legacy
Panel discussion facilitated by Andrea Amelinckx.
Panelists:

Katie Rabbit-Young Pine - (BMgt '98) – Senate member, University of Lethbridge and independent consultant
Dana Wells - (BMgt '08) - Senior manager of the National Indigenous Relations Team, Rogers Corporation
Wayne Provost - (BMgt '21) – Communications and marketing coordinator, Piikani Board of Education Society
Rob St. Denis - (BMgt '17) – Sessional instructor, Indigenous Governance and Business Management and Senior business officer, Prairies Economic Development Canada

3:45 – 4 p.m. - Closing remarks

Image	Jennifer Campeau (BMgt '08) VP Indigenous relations, Aecon Group Inc.
Image	Dr. Sherri Chisan (BMgt '89): President, University nuxełhot’įne thaaɁehots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills
Image	Rob St. Denis (BMgt '17): Sessional instructor, Indigenous Governance and Business Management and senior business officer, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Image	Wayne Provost (BMgt '21): Communications and marketing coordinator, Piikani Board of Education Society
Image	Katie Rabbit-Young Pine (BMgt '98): Senate member, University of Lethbridge and independent consultant
Image	Albertine Crow Shoe (BMgt '98): Piikani Band Councillor, Artist and Entrepreneur
Image	Ashley Ens (BMgt '16, MSc '22) PhD candidate, University of Alberta and sessional instructor, Indigenous Governance and Business Management
Image	William Singer III: Artist, illustrator, entrepreneur and educator
Image	Marilyn Belleau (Mgt Cert '87, BMgt '03): Former chief and administrator, Alkali Lake, BC.
Image	Karen McCarthy (BMgt '06): Owner, Inspire Group of Companies
Image	Dana Wells (BMgt '08): Senior manager of the National Indigenous Relations Team, Rogers Corporation