Annual Indigenous Business Award Gala

The Indigenous Business Award recipients will be celebrated at the 17th annual gala at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on Wednesday, November 5.

This year's theme, Stronger Together, highlights leadership grounded in relationships, reciprocity, and respect for cultural knowledge systems. True strength comes from shared community responsibility and diverse voices. When we lead through collaboration and cultural understanding, we don’t just build strong teams—we create inclusive communities where our diversity becomes our greatest strength.

Program of Events:

• 5:30 – 6:30 PM - General Reception
• 6:30 – 10:00 PM - Dinner & Award Presentation

Early Bird Tickets: $250 each until August 15

Each table seats up to ten guests.

Interested in purchasing a block of tickets or reserving a full table for your group or organization? That's great news - let us know if you need help or have any questions!

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Need accommodation?

Guests wishing to book a room at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver will receive preferred pricing. Please call 1.855.516.1090 and mention the BC Achievement - Indigenous Business Award Gala event on November 5 or find the direct link to access the event room rate .

The link to the 2025 recipients can be found on the.

Co-Directors for the event:

Geena Jackson, whose traditional name is Tsetasiya (‘Sa-TAS-ee-ya’), is the Creator & Executive, Producer, Bears’ Lair TV, and Founder & Producer, Sparkly Frog Clan Productions Inc.

Kúkwpi7 (Chief) Willie Sellars, born and raised in Williams Lake, is a proud member of the Williams Lake First Nation, part of the Secwépemc Nation.

Special Guest:

The General Reception will also feature music by DJ OShow.

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