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Kendal Netmaker

Award-Winning Indigenous Entrepreneur, Author & Keynote Speaker

Kendal Netmaker is an Indigenous award-winning entrepreneur, author, and gifted keynote speaker who is on a mission to empower and motivate people worldwide by sharing his story that regardless of where you come from and what challenges you face, you have the power to enact change.

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Bio

Kendal Netmaker is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and gifted keynote speaker who is on a mission to empower and motivate people worldwide by sharing his story that regardless of where you come from and what challenges you face, you have the power to enact change.

From Sweetgrass First Nation, Kendal and his siblings were raised by their single mother. Life wasn’t easy for them, growing up on the reserve surrounded by poverty and few chances for opportunities, but one moment would change their life forever.

Kendal has a natural gift; he’s a master storyteller who weaves his real-life experiences into motivating lessons that everyone can use in their own lives. His heartfelt stories are impactful, and he speaks professionally to thousands of people each year on resilience, leadership, and the power of telling your story.

He is a leading entrepreneur whose passion to succeed is contagious. To date, Kendal has founded and invested in 5 businesses. One of them is Neechie Gear® – a lifestyle apparel brand that gives back a percentage of their profits to go toward funding underprivileged youth to empower them to take part in sports. He is the author of Driven To Succeed and won over 25 business awards, including being named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40® and runner-up at the YBI Global Entrepreneur of the Year.

Kendal lives with his wife and two children in Saskatoon, SK, where he continues to run his company. He delivers virtual and in-person keynotes, and provides Indigenous Consulting services to organizations.

Keynotes

Featured Keynote

  • Keep Moving Forward™ – How to Lead, Inspire & Motivate Others
  • The Power of Hope – How One Person Can Change the World
  • The Power of Indigenous Storytelling
  • Moving Forward Together Through Indigenous Awareness & Education
  • Navigate Change Through the Power of Indigenous Values
  • An Indigenous Perspective on Mental Health & Wellness
  • Keep Moving Forward™ (CUSTOM PROGRAM) – For Your Organization, Conference Theme, and Unique Objectives

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Negativity & Forgiving Others on the Fly

Sometimes we have to leave negativity in the past. Sometimes we are told things about this world that we have to leave in the past because the future doesn't operate that way. Sometimes they're close relatives, sometimes they're friends, sometimes they're coworkers

Keep Moving Forward

In our Plains Cree traditional ceremonies, you will hear elders say “Ahkameyimoh” to encourage participants to keep moving forward, to persist no matter how hard the challenges are...

  • 2018 Driven to Succeed: From Poverty to Podium - A First-Nation Success Story
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