N2N WOMEN’S GATHERING
April 25 & 26 , 2024 | Prince Rupert, BC
Agenda Overview
Venue: Highliner Hotel & Conference Centre
Dates: April 25 & 26th, 2024
Day 1 - April 25th
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Registration and Networking
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Opening Remarks
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Keynote 1| Dr. Amy Parent
Topic: Moving Mountains with the Spirit of Our Grandmother: The Ni'isjoohl Rematriation Story
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Lunch & Networking
12:45 pm - 1:30 pm
Panel Session #1
Topic: Growing Forward Together
Speaker: Mary Denton
Speaker: Abidemi Osinjolu
Speaker: Marlena Joseph, Orca Bay First Aid
MODERATOR: #1: Miranda Okrane, Workplace Wellness Coordinator for CLAC
CLAC Message
Topic: It Takes a Community to mentor
1:30 pm - 1:45 pm
1:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Coffee & Networking Break
Guest Speaker | Mary French
Topic: Overcoming barriers and staying true to who we are in our path
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Attendees need to choose and register for one of the following:
Workshop #1 (Register under Additional Events)
Led by: Tarey Walles
- 3 Powerful Keys to Building Rock Solid Confidence
Workshop #2 (Register under Additional Events)
Led by: Manon Joice
- Strategies for Work-Life Balance
Get To Know Prince Rupert Trolley Tour (Register under Additional Events)
- 1.5 hour Guided Trolley Tour around Prince Rupert operated by
Olde Time Trolley
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free Time
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Pre-Dinner Cocktail Social
Gala Dinner (Register under Additional Events)
Dinner, Fireside Chat & Entertainment
Firedside Storytelling: Elders Lavinia Clayton & Cam Haines
Karaoke by: Jewel Jerstad
Tarot Card Reading by Tarey
Photo Booth by Red Bike Media
Cedar Making with elder Nelson Grant
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Day 2 - April 26th
8:00 am - 9:40 am
Registration and Networking
WeBC
9:40 am - 10:00 am
10:00 am - 11:00am
Panel Session #2
Topic: Women in Leadership Roles
Speaker: Sarah Zimmerman, Creative Communications & Councillor for City of Terrace
Speaker: Carmine Hendren, Maintenance Manager Trigon
Speaker: Yulanda Leighton, General Sales Manager at CFNR
Speaker: Michelle MacNeill, Business & Community Leader
MODERATOR: Shaneen Robinson, Program Director & Morning Show Host CFNR
Coffee & Networking Break
11:00 am - 11:15 am
11:15 am - 12:00pm
Guest Speaker | Angela Sterritt
Topic: The power of story, the power of speaking up, and the power of change.
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Book Signing by Angela Sterritt
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Attendees need to choose and register for one of the following:
Lunch & Learn (Register under Additional Events)
Led by: Dr. Patricia Mills
Topic: How to Eat For Hormone Health
Lunch will be served to registered attendees
Workshop #3 (Register under Additional Events)
Led by: Ja’-elle Leite
- Women In Leadership : What’s Holding Us Back?
Lunch will be served to registered attendees
Workshop #4 (Register under Additional Events)
Led by: Melissa Glade, Business Development Manager, Futurpreneur
- The Ohpikiwin Series - Indigenous Entrepreneurship
Lunch will be served to registered attendees
Lunch Out Specials (free event)
Dine Around Town at: OV Burger Bar, Opa Sushi or Arabisk
Use N2N Nametag to receive 10% discount
Free Time for Lunch
for attendees not registered in additional events
Afternoon Fireside Chat
Topic: Life's journey and holding space for change
Speaker: Mindy Henyu, Infinitely Iskwew Consulting Ltd.
Speaker: Tahirih Goffic, Artist
Speaker: Lisa Mueller, Founder & Creator of N2N and Councillor for District of Houston
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Panel Session #3
Topic: Education, training, mentorship & entrepreneurship
Speaker: Shannon Bahm, BC Construction Association
Speaker: Kristi Farrell , Opa Sushi
Speaker: Yvonne Campbell, Genetics Fitness
Speaker: Kaleena Lewis, Holly and Oak Design Co
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Closing
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Happy Hour Social
Sip & Shop (Register under Additional Events | (free event)
Our local participating shops:
Lazy Cat Closet
LeBLANC boutique
Sea-Sport Clothing
Transport via Olde Time Trolley from the Highliner Hotel
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Social Crawl (free event)
The Olde Time Trolley will transport attendees between the following locations: Wheelhouse brewery, Crest Lounge, Casino, Highliner
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
About Women’s Gathering
This two day gathering will feature 2 keynotes speakers, 2 guest speakers, 12 panel speaker discussions, 4 workshops, networking opportunities and 8 vendor booths.
Our focus will be on creating opportunities for personal and professional development, and making connections to share skills, and get mentored.
“Growing Forward Together”
In today’s fast paced and ever changing landscape, building resilience is more important than ever. How do we recover from setbacks, adapt to change, and keep going in the face of adversity? Let’s gather as we continue our journey of growing forward together, and keep the conversation going on the topics important to women.
“No matter the starting point, she will leave conferring strength, wisdom and clarity of purpose”
Keynote Speakers
Keynote 1 | DAY 1
Dr. Amy Parent
Moving Mountains with the Spirit of Our Grandmother: The Ni'isjoohl Rematriation Story
Noxs Ts’aawit
Keynote 2 | DAY 2
Shauna Harper
Lessons at the Edge of Your Comfort Zone
CEO, WeBC
Guest Speakers
Angela Sterritt
The power of story, the power of speaking up, and the power of change.
In this talk, I discuss MMIWG stories including my own story of surviving violence
Guest Speaker 1 | DAY 2
Lunch & Learn Speaker | DAY 2
Dr. Patricia Mills
How to Eat for Hormone Health
(separate ticketed event)
Mary French
Overcoming barriers and staying true to who we are in our path
Guest Speaker 1 | DAY 1
Workshop Overviews
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3 Powerful Keys to Building Rock Solid Confidence
WORKSHOP 1 | DAY 1
Led by: Tarey Walles
-
Strategies for
Work-Life BalanceWORKSHOP 2 | DAY 1
Led by: Manon oice
-
Women in Leadership – What Holds Us Back?
WORKSHOP 3 | DAY 2
Led by: Ja’-elle Leite
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The Ohpikiwin Series - Indigenous Entrepreneurship
WORKSHOP 4 | DAY 2
Led By: Melissa Gladue
Additional Events
It’s a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Agenda!
Attendees choose which of the additional events they would like to attend in the Afternoon of Day 1 and Day 2
to ensure you are getting the most of your time at the gathering in a way that works for you!
DAY 1 OPTIONS
APRIL 25 | 3:00 - 5:00pm
Select one of the following activities:
WORKSHOP 1 ($)
WORKSHOP 2 ($)
TROLLEY TOUR ($)
FREE TIME
Register for Activities ($) under Additional Events on the Registration Page.
DAY 2 OPTIONS
APRIL 26 | 12:30 - 2:30pm
Select one of the following activities:
WORKSHOP 3 ($)
WORKSHOP 4 ($)
LUNCH & LEARN ($)
WINE & DINE
FREE TIME
Register for Activities ($) under Additional Events on the Registration Page.
Vendor Booths
A selection of vendors will be located in the Tsimshian Room
during the event, including:
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Do you feel like you have stories, knowledge or experience to share? We want to hear it!
Our goal is to create an inspiring, empowering and relevant gathering that speaks to the region and the women who live here. We can't do that without you and your shared stories and experiences. We are calling out for women from the Northwest to join our panel discussions and guest speaker opportunities for 2024.