Kendal Netmaker

Thank you Kickstand for inviting me to speak at the Indigenous Youth Summit in Edmonton today!

Thank you Newo Yotina Friendship Centre for inviting me to speak at your Modern Warriors Event in Regina today!

Looking forward to it!

Join us for the 4th Annual Modern Warriors Conference – Heal the Healer on March 20 at the Hotel Saskatchewan.

This year’s gathering continues our commitment to strength, leadership, and community — creating space for growth, connection, and meaningful conversation.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/4th-annual-modern-warrior-warriors-heal-the-healer-tickets-1984390864494?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Cohort #20 registration now open!

Indigenous Coaching Program
New Cohort #20
Applications are now open
Applications close April 30
Sessions begin May 5
The Indigenous Coaching Program will focus on Indigenous youth engagement and coaching. Youth (ages 17-35) will be motivated, encouraged, supported – “Coached” - to consider the impact of economic development and entrepreneurial mind-set on their careers and communities; they will be shown the steps in researching business opportunities and the supports available to assist them in starting or growing a business.
https://www.edo.ca/youth/indigenous-coaching

New Release: Kendal Netmaker Becomes the 1st First Nations CSP®

Kendal Netmaker—award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, and inspiring keynote speaker—has made history by becoming the first Indigenous person in the world to earn the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®) designation from the National Speakers Association (NSA), the premier global organization for professional speakers.

The CSP® designation is internationally recognized as the highest standard of excellence in professional speaking. It is awarded to speakers who demonstrate outstanding stage performance, ethical business practices, and measurable impact with audiences and clients. Achieving this credential requires a rigorous evaluation of experience, business acumen, client feedback, and speaking mastery—placing Kendal among an elite group of speakers worldwide.

This milestone is more than a personal achievement—it represents a significant step forward for Indigenous representation in the global speaking profession. From growing up on Sweetgrass First Nation to becoming an internationally sought-after speaker, Kendal’s journey reflects both his excellence as a communicator and his role as a trailblazer expanding what’s possible for Indigenous voices on global stages.

Known for his powerful storytelling and messages of resilience, leadership, inclusion, and human potential, Kendal continues to inspire audiences across industries and cultures. By earning the CSP® designation, he not only sets a new standard in professional speaking—he opens doors for the next generation of Indigenous leaders to be heard.

Thank you to the Onion Lake Health Board for inviting me to be your keynote speaker at your Community Oral Health Services Knowledge Exchange. It was an honour to be with you all today. Keep moving forward.

Grateful for the journey—and excited for what’s ahead.

Every stage I step onto, every room I enter, I’m reminded that leadership isn’t about titles or perfection. It’s about movement. It’s about action. It’s about people.

This work is rooted in lived experience—turning adversity into action and using leadership as a force that truly moves people forward. Whether I’m speaking with executive teams, organizations, or communities, the message remains the same: progress begins the moment we choose to keep moving forward.

Thank you to everyone who continues to invite me into your spaces, trust me with your people, and walk this path together.

Let’s keep moving forward—together.

Indigenous Coaching Program - An invitation from Kendal Netmaker Cando's Indigenous Coaching Program - featuring Kendal Netmaker. The Indigenous Coaching Program - presented by Kendal Netmaker and Cando - will continue the...