Celebrating Indigenous Entrepreneurs – UM Today News

December 3, 2025

L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic students attend VIBE Awards

On November 6, 2025, law students from the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic, at the Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba attended the 19th Visionary Indigenous Business Excellence (VIBE) Awards, hosted by the Indigenous Business Education Partners (IBEP) at the Asper School of Business. Held at the Fort Garry Hotel, the VIBE Awards annually celebrates the remarkable achievements of Indigenous entrepreneurs, celebrating leaders whose work strengthens communities and inspires future generations.

Celebrating Indigenous Business Achievement

This year’s banquet brought together a record 305 innovators, elders, students, and business leaders, as well as a record number of corporate sponsors, to recognize the two award recipients who embody resilience, creativity, and cultural pride in their enterprise. 100% of the proceeds from the VIBE Awards banquet directly benefit IBEP students through scholarships, bursaries, academic support, and educational opportunities.

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