Driving While Indigenous

07/13/2026

We’re Growing Our Board — And We’re Looking for 3 Volunteer Board Members.

Driving While Indigenous is expanding, and we’re looking for three passionate people who want to help shape what’s next.

We’re are looking for big thinkers. People who aren’t afraid to think outside the box, bring bold ideas to the table, and help us continue rewriting the narrative for Indigenous people and communities.

We’re especially interested in individuals with experience or skills in:
• Fundraising & Sponsorship
• Event Planning
• Marketing & Communications
• Accounting or Finance
• Networking & Relationship Building

Board experience is an asset, but it is not required.

If you’re purpose-driven, passionate about empowerment, and want to help us grow one of Canada’s most impactful Indigenous organizations, we’d love to hear from you.

To express your interest, please submit an inquiry outlining your background, interests, and any skills or qualifications you feel you would bring to our Board of Directors.

📧 [email protected]

05/14/2026

May 8th was a huge milestone for us.

We made our very first trek out West to host Driving While Indigenous in Enoch, Alberta at the beautiful River Cree Resort & Casino.

From Manitoba to Alberta, our team packed up the vision, the energy, the music, the stories, the giveaways, the laughter, and the purpose behind this movement and brought it across provinces. Seeing people travel in from ALL OVER CANADA to be there was indication that this is becoming something much bigger than we ever imagined, and proof that Indigenous excellence, motivation, healing, business, leadership, comedy, music, and connection deserve big spaces too!

A huge thank you to our incredible speakers, performers, volunteers, vendors, and every single attendee who showed up with open hearts and good energy. This event cannot happen without people willing to believe in the vision and work hard behind the scenes to bring it to life.

We also want to sincerely thank our partners in giving, Arrowhead Industrial Insulators and Heart Lake First Nations Construction, for your support and generosity. Your partnership helped make this experience possible and meaningful for so many people.

We are beyond grateful for you all.

And the best part?
We’re just getting started. 🔥

05/13/2026

One thing that’s really important at Driving While Indigenous is having our vendors INSIDE the room.

The venues always offer a separate room or hallway space to house them, but we want them inside the room. We want them to hear the stories too! These are artists. Dreamers. Creators. Small business owners. People taking a chance on themselves and putting their work out into the world.

Not enough people talk about how hard it is to chase your passion. To create something. To keep showing up when sales are slow and gas is expensive.

Our vendors deserve more than being treated like a second class citizens at trade shows where they’re charged outrageous booth fees. We need to support our local Indigenous vendors more. Period.

This beautiful reflection from one of our vendors is exactly what Driving While Indigenous was created for: people uplifting one another through stories, talent, passion, and purpose.

Nicole Kazonie reflects on the Driving While Indigenous Gala at River Cree — a powerful day of Indigenous speakers, sacred art, and deep personal recalibration.

04/28/2026

Looking forward to spending the day with like minded individuals, uplifting and motivating one another while engaging in meaningful conversations around mental health and overcoming barriers and challenges. Canada, see you all soon! www.cwiamicaniwill.com

04/28/2026

🎤 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT – CHRISTIAN WASSANA 🎤

We’re proud to welcome Christian Wassana to the stage at Driving While Indigenous in Enoch on May 8th at the River Cree!

Christian Wassana is a Native American activist and filmmaker dedicated to storytelling that uplifts and represents Indigenous voices. He has worked on major productions including Paramount networks, Yellowstone, Dutton Ranch , The Madison—starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell—and is currently working on Frisco King alongside Samuel L. Jackson.

Beyond film, Christian is the founder and creator of the motivational movement I Am, I Can, I Will, where he shares his personal journey to inspire others while bringing awareness to Native American and Indigenous culture. Through his speaking and storytelling, he aims to empower individuals to overcome adversity and embrace their identity.

Christian is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, where he earned his degree in business and competed as a collegiate basketball athlete. His work continues to bridge culture, storytelling, and motivation, making an impact both on and off the screen.

🔥 This is a voice you want to hear.
👉 Be in the room May 8th!

🎟️ Tickets: www.drivingwhileindigenous.com

04/23/2026

Driving While Indigenous is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering our people through motivation, generational healing, and celebration.

We invite organizations and community members to join us on May 8 at the River Cree Resort & Casino and spend the final Friday of Mental Health Week with us.

This is a full-day experience (9:00 AM – midnight) filled with inspiration, connection, and high energy.

We’re proud to bring powerful voices and talent including Tantoo Cardinal, Don Burnstick, and the incredible C-Weed Band—with attendees travelling in from all across Canada to be part of it.

✨ You don’t want to miss this.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: www.drivingwhileindigenous.com

04/18/2026

Driving While Indigenous is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering our people through motivation, generational healing, and celebration.

We invite organizations and community members to join us on May 8 at the River Cree Resort & Casino and spend the final Friday of Mental Health Week with us.

This is a full-day experience (9:00 AM – midnight) filled with inspiration, connection, and high energy.

We’re proud to bring powerful voices and talent including Tantoo Cardinal, Don Burnstick, and the incredible C-Weed Band—with attendees travelling in from all across Canada to be part of it.

✨ You don’t want to miss this.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now:

Featherstone Group presents Driving While Indigenous Motivational Event & Gala, May 8th, 2026, Enoch AB, River Cree, November 20th, 2026, Winnipeg MB, Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre

04/09/2026