Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Shannon Pestun — entrepreneur, changemaker, and nationally recognized advocate for economic reconciliation and Indigenous women’s empowerment.
A proud Métis woman from Treaty 1 territory, Shannon is the CEO of Pestun Consulting and a Senior Advisor with The Diversity Institute. She brings deep expertise in building inclusive economic systems, advancing Indigenous economic self-determination, and reshaping corporate accountability in Canada.
In addition to her consulting and policy work, Shannon leads the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, serves as Vice-Chair at Mount Royal University, and is the founder of the Gifting Circle Bursary, which has raised over $200,000 to support Indigenous women entrepreneurs.
At this Lunch with a Leader, Shannon will share her journey to leadership, her vision for a more equitable economy, and practical ways organizations can advance reconciliation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Calgary’s professional community and engage with a powerful voice for change.
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- Date: June 6, 2025
- Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM MST
(Guests are welcome to stay until 1:30 PM for optional networking) - Location: Calgary Petroleum Club
- Room: Cardium Room
- Cost: $50 + fees and GST
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About Shannon
CEO Pestun Consulting/ Sr Advisor, The Diversity Institute
Shannon Pestun is an entrepreneur, board member and executive leader who is committed to empowering people and organizations to advance a reconciliation economy and create pathways to rebuild Indigenous economies and close socioeconomic gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Grounded in the belief that reconciliation is a personal, organizational, societal and systemic journey, Shannon’s takes a holistic approach to co-create solutions to empower people, governments, industry, and institutions to advance their reconciliation work in the areas of policy reform, corporate accountability, and Indigenous economic self-determination.
As a Métis woman, Shannon envisions a society where Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people can thrive in safety with equitable opportunities in education, wellbeing, economic development, and political participation.
Through Pestun Consulting and The Finance Cafe, Shannon shows how together we can break down barriers, build lasting partnerships, unlock innovation, and create a more inclusive economy. Shannon currently leads the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub and is a member of Women and Gender Equality – Canada’s Indigenous Women’s Circle. She also serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors at Mount Royal University and sits on the Investment Committee for the Métis Settlements Development Corporation Investment fund. In 2020, she created the Gifting Circle Bursary for Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs, which has raised $200,000 to support Indigenous women pursuing entrepreneurship at the post-secondary level.
Originally from the Métis homeland in Treaty 1 territory, Shannon lives in Treaty 7 territory. She is a proud member of the Métis Nation of Alberta.
