Event Speakers

IWI – Indigenous Women in Industry Summit – Canada 2026

Bobbie Racette

Bobbie Racette

Founder of Tapwi
Bobbie Racette is the Founder of Virtual Gurus, an inclusive talent marketplace she built from a $300 idea into a multi-million-dollar company that was later acquired .
Jenn Harper

Jenn Harper

Cheekbone Beauty
Award-winning Indigenous entrepreneur and founder of Cheekbone Beauty, a globally recognized cosmetics brand focused on sustainability and inclusion .
Paula Amos

Paula Amos

CMO, Indigenous Tourism BC
Leader with over 20 years of experience supporting the growth of Indigenous tourism in British Columbia. Paula specializes in partnerships, marketing strategies .
Rachel Petero

Rachel Petero

Indigenous Business Leader
Rachel Petero, a Māori leader from Waikato, champions Indigenous leadership and economic empowerment. She founded IWI – Indigenous Women in Industry .
Victoria LaBillois

Victoria LaBillois

Mi’gmaq Entrepreneur & MC
Victoria LaBillois is an award-winning Mi’gmaq entrepreneur and founder of The Eloquent Hostess, blending her gift for languages as MC for national events.