ALBERTA WOMEN OF INDUSTRY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY LUNCHEON

We are excited to announce that the Alberta Women of Industry International Women's Day Luncheon will return on March 6, 2026, at the Evario Event Centre in South Edmonton. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 via Eventbrite.

Thanks to our title sponsor, Edmonton International Airport (YEG), the luncheon will focus on the global IWD theme “ Give to Gain” — When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase.

Doors open at 11:00 AM (MST) with a champagne reception and networking hour, followed by a plated lunch and a presentation by this year’s guest speaker, actress, model, and host Ashley Callingbull.

We will be accepting nominations once again for the AWIC Woman of Impact Award sponsored by ATB Financial. This award honours an individual who demonstrates collaboration and collective growth for women in their industry. Their efforts open new doors, create pathways, and foster an inclusive environment that creates a positive impact on their industry, community, and beyond. If you are interested in nominating a deserving Woman of Impact, nominations will commence when tickets go on sale.

GUEST SPEAKER - ASHLEY CALLINGBULL

Ashley Callingbull is an actress, model, host and First Nations activist from the Enoch Cree
Nation. She is an actress on Blackstone, Tribal, The Great Salish Heist and was a contestant on
the Amazing Race Canada. Ashley is also an international motivational speaker and has been a
keynote speaker at Harvard University, TED Talks and WE Day.

Ashley’s hard work and charity work was recognized as she received the Top 20 Under 30
Award in Canada and was named as one of Canada’s Top 10 Power Women. Ashley received the
Youth First Nations Award from Indspire which recognizes outstanding achievement across
Turtle Island. Ashley was honoured to be inducted into the Circle of Honour at the Esquao
Awards which recognizes Indigenous female leaders and activists.

For her community work Ashley received the Role Model Award from the United Nations on
Global Dignity Day. On the 70th Anniversary of Her Late Majesty, Ashley was awarded the
Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for her dedication of public service to family,
community and her country.

This past year Ashley was announced as the first Indigenous First Nations woman to become a
Sports Illustrated Model. Ashley is currently an In Game Host for the Canadian Football League,
the National Lacrosse League and the National Hockey League.

Ashley made history as the first Indigenous woman to win the title of Miss Universe Canada and
represented our nation at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico.