Nikanewin 2025: A vibrant celebration of the boldness of Indigenous women entrepreneurs – FNQLEDC
July 22, 2025
On June 11 and 12, more than sixty (60) First Nations women entrepreneurs gathered at the Hilton Québec for the Nikanewin event, which was organized by the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC). This two-day event was filled with pride, sisterhood, and recognition, while Indigenous women’s entrepreneurship was celebrated in all its diversity and power.
The Nikanewin Gala, which was held on the evening of June 11, also marked the fifth anniversary of the Nikanewin Bursaries, as well as the launch of the FNQLEDC’s new mentoring service in partnership with Réseau Mentorat. It was a powerful moment for those who are helping to build a strong, engaged, and inclusive Indigenous economic future.
