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Get Your INGON In Alberta!
Get Your SHARE INGON at our Fort McMurray Workshop
When: July 21 - Noon to 4:00
Where: TBA
Speakers:
Michael Sieger, VP of Tourism: Infinity Metis Corp.
Kim Cardinal; White Bear Rising
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Facilitator: Sheila Willis
Join us for an afternoon of collaborate-ING and learn-ING hosted by Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development. Each workshop is designed to gain inspiration and ideas from the speakers. Ample time is given after each to ask questions, offer suggestions, and form connections and collaborations. To register click here.
Tentative Agenda
12:00 to 12:30 - Lunch & Snacks
12:30 to 12:45 - Who's in the Room and Workshop Introduction (Sheila Willis)
12:45 to 1:30 - Introduction to the Travel-ING On Co-op and Mobile App (Sheila Willis)
1:30 to 2:15 - Kim Cardinal; White Bear Rising
2:15 t0 3:00 - Michael Sieger, VP of Tourism: Infinity Metis Corp.
3:00 to 3:45 - TBA
Meet Your Facilicator: Sheila Willis
Sheila Willis an author, historian, and community builder who describers herself as a housewife from the bush; and others decribe as inspirational. Always authentic and drive to create a postive impact, she has received numerous awards and mentions for her work in the heritage and tourism industry.
Sheila is also the Founder of the Travel-ING ON Tourism Cooperative and the creator of its mobile app, that is being rebranded for future release. After introducing the participant she will give an overview of the co-op, its member-centred business plan and the Travel INGON mobile app. This opening presentation will set the stage for
other speakers to discuss their ideas on collaboration and share the organizations they are a part of. Each session will be followed by ample time for participants to connect with each other.
Meet the Speakers!
Kim Cardinal (White Bear Rising) is an Indigenous entrepreneur, facilitator, and speaker dedicated to advancing healing, cultural understanding, and community wellness. A proud member of Bigstone Cree Nation within Treaty 8 Territory, raised in Calling Lake, AB, she brings lived experience, resilience, and authenticity to everything she does!
Michael Sieger is Vice President, Tourism & Marketing with Infinity Métis Corporation, where he leads a growing portfolio that includes Discover Wood Buffalo, a tourism experience marketing and sales company; Wood Buffalo Media Group, a full-service media firm; and the McMurray Métis Cultural Centre, a legacy project for the River Métis people of Wood Buffalo. With more than 20 years of leadership experience across tourism, marketing, aviation, hospitality, and commercial development, Michael focuses on building visitor experiences, strengthening partnerships, and creating long-term economic opportunities through destination development.
Speaker will be announced once availability is confirmed.
Attendee List
Attendees will be added as they registerb andwe receive their permission to share.
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