Past Events/Webinars
Food Sovereignty – Growing an Indigenous Seaweed Industry for Canada
How can Indigenous-led innovation in seaweed transform food sovereignty, sustainability, and economic development in Canada?
✨ In this Luminary webinar, we will:
Explore how Indigenous knowledge and science can drive a thriving Indigenous seaweed industry
Highlight opportunities for seaweed to strengthen food security, climate resilience, and new market development
Share how Luminary’s research and innovation agenda is advancing Indigenous-led solutions in agri-food, ocean industries, and beyond.
Hear from Indigenous leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs who are pioneering this fast-growing sector. They’ll share lessons from global seaweed industries, the role of Indigenous knowledge in sustainable harvesting, and the partnerships needed to scale a uniquely Indigenous-led seaweed economy in Canada.
Why Luminary?
Our Research & Innovation Agenda directly supports Indigenous-led projects that bring together traditional knowledge and modern science. Seaweed is a perfect example of how Indigenous innovation can act as a driver, accelerator, and multiplier effect—boosting economies, creating jobs, and advancing community wellbeing while protecting the environment.
Who should attend?
Indigenous business and community leaders in food and ocean sectors
Researchers and academics in agri-food, marine science, and sustainability
Policymakers, NGOs, and investors focused on food sovereignty and climate action
Join us as we chart the future of an Indigenous-led seaweed industry for Canada.
2025 Business School Indigenous Engagement Survey: Introduction to Indigenous Engagement Strategies and Practices
How are business schools advancing Indigenous engagement in Canada? What strategies and partnerships are emerging to drive meaningful change?
In this Luminary webinar, we will:
Introduce members to the key players shaping the Indigenous business landscape Highlight business schools that are developing (or already leading) Indigenous engagement and partnerships
– You’ll hear directly from Indigenous leaders, knowledge keepers, and academic voices who are driving forward new approaches to engagement, collaboration, and innovation.
This is an opportunity to learn from real-world examples, explore strategies in action, and connect with leaders working at the intersection of education, research, and Indigenous business development.
November 19, 2025
Engaging the Academic & Indigenous Business Community to Accelerate Canada’s Innovation Agenda
In January 2025, 44 leaders representing Indigenous business, academics, business school deans, post-secondary presidents, and NGO leaders gathered at Luminary’s first Indigenous Innovation Summit in Phoenix, co-hosted with our partner Northern Arizona University.
Now, we’re bringing that conversation to you.
Join Terri Lynn Morrison (Executive Director) and Kelly Lendsay (Chief Transformation Officer) as they facilitate a powerful discussion with four Phoenix Summit leaders including, Dr. Tasha Brooks Senior Research Lead at Luminary, Keith Willoughby Dean of the Edwards School of Business University of Saskatchewan, Candice Loring Director, Indigenous Relations and Initiatives Genome BC, and George Lafond Former Treaty Commissioner Saskatchewan, Former Saskatoon Council Chief, Professional Director.
Together, they’ll share insights and ideas from Phoenix—and how Luminary is translating them into real programming and engagement strategies.
The OECD has long affirmed that innovation drives economic advancement and wellbeing. For Indigenous peoples, enlisting research and innovation is essential to transform economies, employment, and community outcomes. Yet Canada lags behind, scoring a “C” on the Innovation Report Card and ranking 15th in the 2023 Global Innovation Index. Persistent socio-economic gaps remain, as noted by the National Indigenous Economic Development Board.
This webinar will explore:
How academic and Indigenous business collaborations expand student and research talent
Opportunities to foster research partnerships that create tangible impacts
Action strategies and investments needed to accelerate Indigenous Innovation
Oct 15, 2025
2025 Business School Indigenous Engagement Survey Report: Findings and Highlights
Presenters: Kelly Lendsay – Luminary, Chief Transformation Officer Terri Lynn Morrison – Luminary, Chief Program Officer Derek Hughes – Malatest, Vice-President, Research
Description: Webinar: Indigenous Engagement in Business Schools – Insights from Canada’s First National Survey
September 17, 2025