N2N WOMEN’S GATHERING
4th ANNUAL
April 23 & 24 , 2026 | Prince George, BC
Speaker Line Up
Opening Remarks
Lheidli T'enneh Elder
Darlene McIntosh
Susan Scott
Councillor, City of Prince George
IRSSS / Deloitte BC Regional Service Coordinator Manager
Leticia Racine
Keynote Speakers
Tabatha Bull
CEO & President CCIB
Topic TBD
Day 1 Keynote | THURSDAY
Shauna Harper
CEO of WeBC
Lessons at the Edge of your Comfort Zone
Day 2 Keynote | FRIDAY
Guest Speakers
Charrine Lace
Indigenous Women’s Wisdom: Moving Through Change and the Voice Within
Sarah Jacknife
Indigenous Matriarchs Rising: The Increase of Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs
Donna Flood
Aging, Caring and Dying
Workshops Overview
Workshop 1 | The Power of Her
“The Power of Her” is a workshop designed to help women build confidence, clarity, and control over their financial lives. Through education and meaningful conversation, participants gain insight, practical tools, and re assurance to make informed decisions aligned with their values, priorities, and long-term goals.
The message is balancing and enjoying life and still planning responsibly for the future. Major life change and looking for the right steps to take.
Led By: Michele Santos, Senior Wealth Advisor at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth
Workshop 2 | Honouring the Shift: Women’s Wisdom in Life’s Transitions
This 90-minute workshop offers women a reflective, supportive space to explore peri-menopause and menopause as a meaningful life transition. Drawing from ways of knowing and teachings passed through families and communities, participants are invited to notice how these changes touch the body, emotions, and spirit — and how they have traditionally been acknowledged and honoured.
Through gentle reflection and conversation, participants can simply relax and observe. The workshop emphasises balance — caring for self while inviting partners, family, and community to witness and support the journey.
This session honours the wisdom inherent in this stage of life and encourages women to recognise and celebrate the gifts, insight, and clarity that emerge as we move through change together.
Led By: Charrine Lace, Wet'suwet'en Native Art
Workshop 3 | Indigenous Beading
Crystal’s home-based business In Her Footsteps Authentic Dene Designs was built one bead at a time and, as an artist for Manitobah Mukluks, her pieces continue to sell out. A pair of Crystal’s beaded mukluks were part of an exhibit entitled Reconciliation at Two Rivers Gallery in 2019. Crystal has received accolades for her work including a scholarship to Island Mountain Arts, people’s choice award and chosen award at the Peace Liard Juried Art Exhibit.
Led By: Crystal Behn, In Her Footsteps Authentic Dene Designs
Panel Sessions
PANEL 1
Women in Leadership
This panel will discuss the experiences, challenges, and successes of women in leadership across a variety of fields.
Our panelists will share:
Personal leadership journeys and defining moments
Challenges women face in leadership roles
The importance of mentorship and representation
Advice and skills for the next generation of leaders
PANEL 2
Intentional Allyship and Mentorship in the Workplace
Health, Transition & Self-Care
Life is full of transitions: growing up, career changes, personal challenges, and everything in between. These moments can shape our physical, mental, and emotional well-being in powerful ways.
This thoughtful panel conversation explores how life’s changes impact our overall health and how we can care for ourselves through it all.
Our panelists will share:
What a healthy, balanced life looks like
How life transitions impact well-being
Why self-care matters during times of change
Self-care habits and advice for navigating transitions
PANEL 3
PANEL 4
Mentorship, Start-Ups & Career Pathways
Careers don’t always follow a straight path and mentorship, risk-taking, and adaptability often play a key role along the way.
This dynamic panel explores how guidance, innovation, and evolving skills shape professional journeys. Panelists will share their experiences with mentorship, building new ventures, and navigating career growth in an ever-changing workforce.
Our panelists will discuss:
The impact of mentorship on career growth
Finding guidance and building meaningful connections
Skills needed for start-up and entrepreneurial environments
Advice for those beginning or evolving their career journey
Master of Ceremonies
Lisa Mueller
Founder of Nation2Nation Events
Full speaker list in our detailed agenda
