Winnipeg Free Press: VIBE Awards honour meeting community needs

Emilie McKinney, founder of Anishinaabe Bimishimo, was also recognized at the ceremony which celebrates successful Indigenous entrepreneurs.

“To me what speaks volumes about these two recipients is how they stepped up to the plate when they saw a need in their communities,” said Riley Proulx, director of Indigenous Business Education Partners, the department at the University of Manitoba that presents the awards.

Vincent, who grew up in the Métis community of St. Laurent, started his company in 2007, after recognizing the need for representational design.

Today, his branding and marketing firm employs close to 40 people. The company focuses on promoting Indigenous communities, organizations and companies.

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