Katie Wilhelm
Designer and Consultant
Katie Wilhelm Conversations
Need a public speaker? Let’s start the conversation.
Creating Conversations
I help organizations create engaging, thoughtful, and memorable event experiences through keynote speaking, panel moderation, emceeing, interviews, and facilitated conversations.
Indigenous Leadership
As an Indigenous professional with experience spanning business, the arts, community engagement, and Indigenous relations, I bring a unique perspective that helps connect people across sectors, experiences, and viewpoints.
Expert Facilitation
Whether you're hosting a conference, leadership summit, community gathering, arts event, or strategic discussion, I create space for authentic dialogue that leaves audiences informed, inspired, and connected.
Past Events Include:
State of the City Address with the Mayor of London (2025)
Indigenous Allyship in the Workplace with London Chamber of Commerce (2025)
NextGen Women Entrepreneurs Summit with Huron University (2026)
Red Scarf with Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (2025)
Beyond Multiple Choice Conference - International (2025)
Climate Action for Business with the London Chamber of Commerce (2024 + 2026)
Disrupt HR - International (2024)
WordsFest London (2023)
Are you looking for an Indigenous public speaker and expert facilitator?
If so, you’ve come to the right place. Since 2009, I have been helping organizations like yours with their event communications needs.
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“My goal is to work collaboratively and strategically to achieve your event goals.”
Past and Upcoming Events
Katie Wilhelm was awarded the Top 20 Under 40 Award Recognition in December 2021 from the Twenty Under Forty Foundation. Read More.
“Katie Wilhelm, RGD (she/her), is an award-winning Indigenous designer and consultant based in London, Ontario, Canada. Katie is a proud member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation at Neyaashiinigmiing with Canadian settler heritage. A champion for all Indigenous Peoples, Katie continuously looks to inspire others to create a colourful future for Turtle Island.”
Services
Panel Moderation
Guiding thoughtful discussions that bring out meaningful insights, keep conversations flowing, and ensure every voice has a chance to be heard.
Keynote Speaking
Engaging presentations on Indigenous perspectives, leadership, allyship, community engagement, creativity, entrepreneurship, and the intersection of culture and business.
Emceeing & Event Hosting
Professional event hosting that keeps audiences engaged, speakers supported, and events running smoothly from beginning to end.
Why Work With Me?
Cross-Sector Perspective
I bring experience from business, government, nonprofit, education, and arts sectors, helping connect diverse audiences and ideas.
Skilled Facilitator
I create welcoming environments where meaningful conversations can happen, even around complex topics.
Authentic Storytelling
My approach combines lived experience, professional expertise, and practical insights that resonate with audiences and inspire action.
Testimonial
“On behalf of myself and all of our participants - thank you so much for your workshop! I had one participant tell me it was the best guest speaker so far and I know several people were taking notes during the session and are eager to put their learnings into practice.
In a virtual room full of young, eager, Indigenous and non-Indigenous women entrepreneurs, you crafted such an engaging and thoughtful workshop that was also extremely fun!” ”
FAQs
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Let’s book your consultation call in advance.
Contact me with your project details and timeline to see if our schedules align.
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All packages are customizable.
All speaking services are customized based on your event’s goal.
Contact me with your event details to book a consultation call today.
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I am passionate about giving back to the community through working with not-for-profit and charity organizations at an adjusted rate. Contact me with your project details to book a consultation call.
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I am a member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation.
I am a proud member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation at Neyaashiinigmiing with Canadian settler heritage.
My business operates in London, Ontario, Canada, on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Lenaapewuk, Haudenosaunee, and Chonnonton Nations, land that Metis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous community members also share. The City of London is party to the London Township Treaty of 1796 and the Longwoods Treaty of 1819.
A letter from the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation confirming my membership is available upon request.
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I am a Certified Registered Graphic Designer by the Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD).
I am a Certified Indigenous Business through the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB).
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Graphic design and marketing services are insured through Gallagher Global. Contact me with your project requirements to learn more.
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• Small Business of the Year Award Nominee, 2022, London Business Achievement Awards hosted by the London Chamber of Commerce
• 20 Under 40 Award Recipient, Dec. 2021, Twenty Under Forty Foundation
• In-House Design Award, Nov. 2017, Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
• Excellence in Economic Development Award, Sep. 2017, International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
• Best Strategic Plan and Initiative, Feb. 2014, Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO)
• Marketing Campaign of the Year, Feb. 2013, Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO)
• Most Popular Scene Builder Award, July 2011, London Music Awards, Scene Magazine
• Ontario Scholar Award, 2004, Ontario Ministry of Education
Check out my LinkedIn page for more details.
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Since 2011 I have always had an exceptional experience working with Christina at Studio Kuefner Photography.
Katie R Wilhelm is a Certified Indigenous Business with the Canadian Council of Indigenous Businesses (CCIB).