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.
Natasha Amos

Natasha Amos

Aspiring Clinical Counsellor
Natasha Amos comes from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, Hesquiaht, 'Na̱mg̱is, and Secwépemc traditional territories, is a future clinical counsellor and community advocate