Uniting Indigenous Women in Industry: Global Summit to Take Place in Vancouver in September 2026
Ottawa, ON — September 29, 2025 — Indigenous women leaders from around the globe will gather in Vancouver, British Columbia on September 28-30, 2026 for the Indigenous Women in Industry (IWI) Summit Canada, a transformative event designed to foster economic, cultural, and social opportunities for Indigenous women across the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.
Hosted on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, IWI 2026 will bring together over 250 Indigenous women and allies from Canada, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Australia, and other international partners. The summit will focus on entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, and next generation matriarchs, while strengthening global Indigenous-to-Indigenous connections and advancing reconciliation.
“IWI 2026 represents a bold step forward in Indigenous women’s global economic leadership,” said Rachel Petero, Founder and CEO of Rise Global and Co-Host of IWI 2026. “We’re creating a legacy of cultural exchange, economic collaboration, and future-focused leadership led by Indigenous women — for Indigenous women.”