Teara Fraser
Founder & Chief Executive Officer of first Indigenous, Women-Owned Airline
Iskwew Air
Teara Fraser is a Métis aviation pioneer, entrepreneur, scholar, and storyteller. A proud Red River Métis and citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation and Métis Nation of British Columbia, she founded Kîsik Aerial Survey, Iskwew Air, the Raven Institute, Indigenous LIFT Collective, elibird aero, and Liberty Lodge. She holds a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University, where she has also taught. Teara has been named to WXN Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, Top 25 Women of Influence, YWCA Woman of Distinction, and honoured in DC’s Wonder Woman anthology. In 2023, she received the Indigenous Business Award for Lifetime Achievement.
SESSIONS
DAY 2
9:20
International Virtual Keynote: The Sky is No Limit
In this inspiring keynote, Teara Fraser will explore what it means to lead beyond limits, challenging traditional power structures and building a purpose-led airline as the first Indigenous woman in Canada to found and lead one. Drawing on her journey in a male-dominated industry, she will share insights on courage, resilience, and creating opportunity for others. Recognised as one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Women, featured on Maclean’s 2021 Power List, and honoured in DC’s Wonderful Women of History, Teara’s story will empower leaders to think bigger and lead with impact
Teara Fraser, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of first Indigenous, Women-Owned Airline, Iskwew Air