TOPONA - The Original Peoples of North America

• A casual roundtable over tea and bannock, discussing local and world events affecting Indigenous businesses and professionals

• Network with other Indigenous AKSIS members

• Share and gain insights on solving problems and finding opportunities.

Free for Indigenous AKSIS members only. Members may bring one guest at a cost of $5.00 + GST.

​Join us for a two-hour gathering hosted by AKSIS and Edmonton Unlimited during Edmonton Startup Week!

​This isn’t just another networking event—it’s an exciting opportunity to connect, collaborate, and create alongside Indigenous entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals over tea & bannock

​Expect meaningful conversations, fresh ideas, and chances to explore exciting partnerships! Whether you're looking to tackle challenges together or discover new opportunities, this event has something for everyone.

​Don’t miss out on this inspiring and supportive space where ideas flow and connections grow!

AKSIS - #300, 10055 106 Street NW, Edmonton, AB

TOPONA - The Original Peoples of North America

• A casual roundtable over tea and bannock, discussing local and world events affecting Indigenous businesses and professionals

• Network with other Indigenous AKSIS members

• Share and gain insights on solving problems and finding opportunities.

Free for Indigenous AKSIS members only. Members may bring one guest at a cost of $5.00 + GST.

Tenth Annual
AKSIS Indian Summer
Golf Tournament

Friday, September 6, 2024

Golfer Registration Deadline is August 25, 2024

Register now!

TOPONA - The Original Peoples of North America

• A casual roundtable over tea and bannock, discussing local and world events affecting Indigenous businesses and professionals

• Network with other Indigenous AKSIS members

• Share and gain insights on solving problems and finding opportunities.

Free for Indigenous AKSIS members only. Members may bring one guest at a cost of $5.00 + GST.

TOPONA - The Original Peoples of North America

• A casual roundtable over tea and bannock, discussing local and world events affecting Indigenous businesses and professionals

• Network with other Indigenous AKSIS members

• Share and gain insights on solving problems and finding opportunities.

Free for Indigenous AKSIS members only. Members may bring one guest at a cost of $5.00 + GST.

TOPONA - The Original Peoples of North America

• A casual roundtable over tea and bannock, discussing local and world events affecting Indigenous businesses and professionals

• Network with other Indigenous AKSIS members

• Share and gain insights on solving problems and finding opportunities.

Free for Indigenous AKSIS members only. Members may bring one guest at a cost of $5.00 + GST.

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Homefire Grill
18210 100 Avenue, Edmonton
4:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Please RSVP to attend

A free business casual roundtable over tea & bannock

May 15, 2024
3 to 5 pm

Aksis Office - #300, 10055 106 Street, Edmonton
RSVP Required

Members may bring a guest at a cost of $5.00

The City of Edmonton & AKSIS
Selling to the City

Monday, April 29, 2024

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Location:
Aksis Office - #300, 10055 106 Street NW Edmonton, AB

AKSIS Annual General Meeting

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

4:00 - 5:30 pm (light refreshments to follow)

Location:
Aksis Office - #300, 10055 106 Street NW Edmonton, AB

We’ll be recognizing our past & current board members

Aksis Mix & Jingle

Join us for some delicious refreshments and connect with really great people.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
5:30 to 9:30 PM

Aksis Offices
#300, 10055 106 Street NW
Edmonton

RSVP Required

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Secure your sponsorships today!

Notice of Annual General Meeting
Edmonton’s Indigenous Business & Professional Association (AKSIS)

Pursuant to the Bylaws, registered with Corporate Registry on December 8, 2010 and amended as of November 8, 2021, in Edmonton, Alberta, notice is herby given that the Annual General Meeting of AKSIS will be held on:

DATE: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
DATE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO JULY 13, 2023

LOCATION: #300, 10055 106 Street, Edmonton, AB

TIME: 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM (Meeting Start: 7:00 PM)

This meeting is for the purpose of attending to the required business of AKSIS as outlined in the agenda (download below). An election of new Members of the Board will also take place.

For planning purposes, please advise if you will be attending via email at ed@aksisyeg.ca

AKSIS Spring BBQ & Mixer

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
4:30 to 6:30 PM

Homefire Grill
18210 100 Avenue, Edmonton

Registrations are now closed.

Your Input is Needed!

Edmonton’s Nighttime Economy Focus Group

The City of Edmonton has partnered with Explore Edmonton to develop Edmonton’s Nighttime Economy strategy.  A thriving nighttime economy is vital for job creation, attracting more visitors to Edmonton, and fostering a safe and welcoming city.  As an Indigenous business owner/professional, your voice and candid perspective is important.   

Aksis will be hosting an interactive workshop to share the project’s visions and give opportunity to identify challenges and opportunities that are important to you.   

$15 Tim Horton’s gift card for each attendee participating in the workshop.

When:  February 21, 2023
Time:  3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: The Pendennis Building - 9660 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
FOURTH FLOOR
(There is paid parking behind and in front of the building) 
The Pendennis

Please RVSP to Deborah Munroe at ed@aksisyeg.ca

*This project is funded and supported by Explore Edmonton and the City of Edmonton.

Federal Procurement Webinar

AKSIS, in partnership with the Métis Nation of Alberta invites you to attend a webinar on Federal Procurement, hosted by Indigenous Services Canada.

Date: October 19, 2022

Time: 9:30 – Noon

Location: VIA Zoom platform (webinar link will be emailed prior to the event).

Cost: Free 

The event will feature three procurement experts providing information on recent program changes, process and policies, and upcoming opportunities for engagement.

Join us for our long awaited Spring Mixer at the Homefire Grill.
It’s a great opportunity to get out and mingle with others in the Indigenous business community.
Make contacts and enjoy free finger food and tea, coffee & soft drinks. Cash bar will be open.

Please send your RSVP to info@aksisyeg.ca

About Karen Mackenzie

KAREN MACKENZIE, MBA, BSc. is a proud Cree-Métis woman living in Treaty 6.. She is the Co-Founder and President of MacKintosh Canada, an Indigenous owned, international consulting company and PeopleBest Canada, an artificial intelligence company that is a revolutionary, simple, and powerful way to look at what makes success happen inside people, teams, and organizations by providing the data, analytics, and metrics. Business ownership along with academic leadership and senior management positions has led Karen to this important crossroads in our collective societies where co- creation of the future is both important and enabling.

Karen brings her traditional knowledge of Indigenous ways into the contemporary workplace as this wisdom and way of being reflect "wise practices of purpose driven individuals, communities and organizations". Through storytelling she engages audiences to learn about the First Peoples and their gifts and traditional knowledge. This learning and worldview expand the perspective and understanding of greater possibilities while building on shared values.

Karen is committed to the "Calls to Action" from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and is an advocate for the United Nations Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

Karen was recently appointed as an "Expert Panel" member for the Canadian Centre for the Purpose of the Corporation (https://navltd.com/ccpc/#panelists) and as a Senior Advisor to Navigator (https://navltd.com/)

Karen sits with the Elder in Residence Program, an exciting new initiative of Indigenous Services Canada and also with the Circle of Elders for Edmonton Catholic Schools, heralded as a wise practice across Canada enabling greater success rates for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit learners. Karen is a former member of the Edmonton Police Commission and the Community Safety and Well-Being Task Force for the City of Edmonton. She is a Senior Advisor and mentor to the Indigenous Women in Community Leadership, Coady Institute, St. Francis Xavier University and was recently appointed as one of two members for Alberta to the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments. Most recently, she was recognized as an Albertan SHEInnovates leader under the Global Innovation Coalition for Change (GICC). She is the Co-Chair of "Honouring Indigenous Peoples" a national Rotary initiative.

Event Description:

Join us on Monday, June 21, with Minister of Indigenous Relations, Hon. Rick Wilson for National Indigenous Peoples Day. Minister Wilson will discuss the importance of engaging with First Nations and Metis communities while also noting how the Government of Alberta is working to ensure the Indigenous workforce is an integral part of Alberta’s economic recovery. Following his formal presentation, guests will have an opportunity to submit questions to Minister Wilson for a dedicated Q&A period. 

Supporting Local Indigenous Investments

The Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC) continues to build strong connections with Indigenous communities across the province. Minister Wilson will highlight several success stories of the AIOC, and acknowledge the outstanding contributions these communities have made in various natural resource projects.

(Fees will be utilized to offset the marketing and promotional costs associated with the event, and to support our on-going efforts towards economic reconciliation. No payment will be offered to or received by Minister Wilson or his department staff.)

Join Startup Edmonton as they guide us on the first step to discover new opportunities to help you innovate your existing business or explore an new idea.

We’ll utilize a Lean Canvas to help you quickly formulate potential business models and innovations, by assessing problems, customers and value. Explore new products, services or innovations, by creating a visual map to communicate the model/idea and determine what elements of the model you’ll need to test to move forward. The pandemic has changed and challenged the way we do business, let this be the first step to discover new opportunities.

Startup Edmonton: Where Ideas Collide
Supporting entrepreneurs as they launch and grow is at the heart of everything we do. We're here to help you each step of the way with mentorship and programs, co-working space, community events, and lots of support to grow your team.

Since 2009, we have brought together problem solvers, entrepreneurs, developers, students, mentors, and investors to transform ideas into some of Canada's most exciting and successful startup companies.

Presenters

www.startupedmonton.com