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Indigenous Vendor Showcase

Indigenous Vendor Showcase

Hosted by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), City of Kamloops, Thompson Rivers University (TRU), Sc.wén̓wen Economic Development Corporation, Peter Lucas Project Management

With support from Metis Nation BC and Provincial Health Services (PHSA)

Friday, November 7, 2025
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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About

Event information:

Friday, November 7, 2025
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thompson Rivers University
Conference Centre (Campus Activity Centre building)
Grand Hall
1055 University Drive, Kamloops, BC, V2C 0C8

Refreshments will be provided.

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In collaboration with Sc.wén̓wen Economic Development Corp (SEDC), the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), City of Kamloops, and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) are hosting an Indigenous vendor showcase for the regional community.

Indigenous owned businesses are invited to come and meet with buyers from around the region and share information about the goods and services their business provides. Register now to secure a free table for the event.

Businesses and their purchasing staff in the region who are interested in participating, meeting Indigenous vendors and supporting local economic development are invited to attend.

Why attend?

  • Meet and network with staff from BCLC, the City and TRU as well as other public and private organizations.
  • Showcase your business’s capabilities and capacity to attendees.
  • Share your business information to organizations for future reference and outreach.

What to expect

A brief welcome followed by the opportunity for guests to visit Indigenous vendors at their booths.

Refreshments and networking

See attached map for parking lots: Economy $5 / day; General $6.50 / day

Orange highlight shows the CAC; Yellow highlight shows the nearby parking lots.

TRU CAC Map

Register by October 31, 2025 – vendor booths are limited, don’t delay!

Vendors will be provided a 6’ table with 2 chairs


Registration

Registration form


An Indigenous business can be any of the below types in which Indigenous persons (First Nations/Métis/Inuit) have at least 51% ownership and control.
  • A band as defined by the Indian Act
  • A sole proprietorship
  • A limited company
  • A co-operative
  • A partnership
  • A not-for-profit organization











The personal information on this form is being collected for the purposes of workshop registration, workshop communications, and for procurement opportunity communications or for purposes consistent with these uses. The collection of this information is permitted under section 26(c) of FIPPA. This information will be retained in accordance with TRU’s Records Retention/Destruction Policy.


By selecting the box, you consent to TRU sharing the following information with other BC public bodies, including but not limited to the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), City of Kamloops, School District #73, and Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc: your first and last name, business name, phone number, e-mail address, website address, and a description of the goods or services your business provides. 


For questions about how your personal information is being collected, please contact Michelle McKinnon, at purchasing@tru.ca or by phone at (250) 828-5299. Alternatively, you may contact the TRU Privacy Officer at privacy@tru.ca or by phone at (250) 828-5012. 


Please be advised that photography and video recording will be taking place during this event. By attending, you consent to the use of your image, likeness, and voice in promotional and archival materials produced by the organizers. If you have any concerns or wish to opt out, please speak with a member of the event staff upon arrival.

Contact Information

Schedule of events

Event Day - November 7, 2025

Time (PST)
Event
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Vendors arrive to receive table assignment and lay out any brochures/pamphlets
3:00 p.m.
Doors open for attendees
3:15 p.m.
Welcome comments
3:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Showcase/Networking
Location

Event Address:

Thompson Rivers University Conference Centre within the Campus Activity Centre (CAC)
1055 University Dr, Kamloops, BC V2C 0C8

Orange highlight shows the CAC; Yellow highlight shows the nearby parking lots.

TRU CAC Map

Contact Us

Email: mmckinnon@tru.ca
Phone: (250) 828-5299

Further questions may be directed to Jenny Miles – jmiles@bclc.com

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