The Rural Innovator Mindset
Rural innovators begin with a spark of an idea that studies have shown can improve the quality of life in rural communities. However, the question remains: how can we understand and strengthen this thinking to help with economic and social innovation? In this session, we unpack how land, community, and available resources impact the individual innovator in a rural community.
Our Discussion Leaders
Norman Yak’eula is a private consultant and former Dene National Chief and Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief with the Dene Nation, representing and serving 26 Dene communities in the Northwest Territories from 2018 to 2021.
Norman Yak'eula
Watch Norman's introductory video to learn more about his background and how it influences the work he does today.
Lisa Roper is a trailblazer in the outdoor industry and the first woman in Canada to host and produce a fishing show on Sportsman Channel Canada and the World Fishing Network. As the founder of Lisa Roper Outdoors, she combines expert fishing and hunting skills with a passion for inspiring others, especially women and youth, to connect with nature and embrace new challenges.
Lisa Roper
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Lisa’s TV show and community events, like Ladies on Ice, Apple School Youth Event and Angling 101, focus on conservation, education, and fostering confidence in the outdoors. Known for her approachable style and infectious energy, Lisa is dedicated to breaking barriers, building meaningful relationships, and sharing the beauty and excitement of outdoor adventures.
A practical leader with a passion for community, Michelle Wright drives innovation and fosters growth in businesses, organizations, communities, and individuals. With over 60 years on the planet, she’s using the rest of her runway to connect, network and enjoy the opportunities she’s been blessed to have.
Michelle Wright
She’s a Canadian, embracing my “hockey skills” everyday – there isn’t a challenge or problem we can’t deke around! She believes what you want is possible, and that by really getting and accepting the problem, workability will show up.
Michelle is committed to empowering communities through collaboration and that a network is a gift that never stops giving and by sharing it, we can have a profound impact on the world
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