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UMICS Exec Elected to Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

UMICS EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT MATTHEW CARRIERE BECOMES NEWEST ADDITION TO THE INDIGENOUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Already in the midst of a busy summer, Matthew Carriere continues to push for more youth involvement in the Manitoba Business community.

As he leaves the office and hops on the Calgary transit system, Matthew is surprised to learn that he has been elected to the board of directors for the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce nearly 1,400 kilometers away in Winnipeg, MB.

Matthew writes:

“I am honored to share that I have been elected to the Board of Directors of the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce. I take on this role with great excitement and recognize that this is an excellent opportunity to learn and collaborate with my fellow directors, and Indigenous business leaders in Manitoba.

Through this position I hope to provide valuable youth perspectives to the chamber. I intend to advocate and help guide initiatives that are put forward to ensure there is adequate investment and thought put into the development of the Indigenous business leaders of tomorrow.” [Via. Linkedin]

The University of Manitoba Indigenous Commerce Students extends our sincerest congratulations to Matthew, and we are excited to see what he does next!

UMICS Members take center Stage at 2024 New Venture Championship.

UMICS MEMBER ANTHONY THERIAULT & VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS TODD DE GROOT BREATHE LIFE INTO NEW BUSINESS VENTURE ELEVEN59.

Two talented Métis students, along with their business partner Hazel, are transforming student life with their innovative A.I.-powered app designed to eliminate the stress of missed deadlines. Their dedication and ingenuity have propelled them onto the fast track to success, culminating in their participation in the prestigious 2024 Stu Clarke Venture Championship.

"I think I was born an entrepreneur," said Theriault, 19, reflecting on their progress after presenting their business plan to the judges.

Team Eleven59 aims to revolutionize student organization by developing an app that integrates course curricula and school deadlines into a seamless calendar, enhanced by artificial intelligence to provide personalized study advice.

Both Anthony and Todd are actively involved with UMICS, with Todd serving his second term as Vice President of Operations and Anthony as a dedicated member. We are thrilled to witness their continued growth and success as they advance on their entrepreneurial journey!

Read more about the NVC and Eleven59 here.

UMICS Executive Assistant reflects on Community.

UMICS EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT MATTHEW CARRIERE REFLECTS ON HIS TIME AT ASPER & THE FEELING OF COMMUNITY.

Matthew Carriere, is a proud Red River Métis citizen, BComm student who embodies the transformative power of community connection both within and beyond his academic life. As a member of the University of Manitoba Indigenous Commerce Students, Carriere understands the profound impact of community.

He is dedicated to creating and nurturing spaces of belonging, wherever he is.

“I want to help create an identity for youth to embrace and live through, and cultivate inclusiveness, because Métis people come from many diverse backgrounds,”Matthew says.

For him, inclusivity means recognizing the unique wisdom every individual and generation has to offer.

In November 2023, Matthew joined the Provincial Youth Advisory Committee of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), following years of service as a Winnipeg Regional Youth Advisor. His journey began in his teenage years, seeking guidance from the Métis community of Manitoba and the MMF, which provided him with a sense of belonging and reclamation. His family's celebration of his active participation in his community is a testament to his belief that equitable futures are built through honest engagement with the past. Matthew is committed to empowering youth, sharing the long-term goals that drive his work with the MMF and Métis youth.

Read more about Matthews story on the University of Manitoba’s' news channel here.

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