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Indigenous entrepreneurs are one of the most rapidly growing groups of entrepreneurs across Canada. At CanadianSME, you can find loads of resources like articles, guides, and interviews with top-notch indigenous business leaders to help you know about several accelerator programs and networking opportunities that are specifically designed for aspiring indigenous entrepreneurs like you, providing a safe, collaborative, and culturally supportive ecosystem that helps you tackle the unique challenges that can come in your way.
Shop First Nations: Supporting Indigenous Businesses To Thrive
Data from the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business indicates that over 99% of Aboriginal businesses are small and…
Warren Steven Scott: The Indigenous Label Spreading Colorful Hues In The Industry
Warren Steven Scott was immersed in the North American and European fashion cultures since he was a child…
Meet the First Nations team behind Futurpreneur’s Startup Program
When Futurpreneur launched its tailored programming to support budding Indigenous entrepreneurs, its vision was to streamline the startup…
Sunshine Tenasco: Representing The Tenacity And Strength Of The Indigenous Women
Sunshine Tenasco is a social entrepreneur, an author, and the mother of four who believes that business is…
Keri Gray – The Success Story
The Sustainable Heritage of Shades of Gray The Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation adhere to the sustainability philosophy…
5 Indigenous Businesses to Support
Throughout the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian government has committed to assisting all indigenous businesses. In…
Sustainability: A Thing of Beauty
Every entrepreneur is driven by the power of a dream. For Jenn Harper, founder of Cheekbone Beauty, putting…
First Nations Woman, Holly Atjecoutay Leads Futurpreneur’s Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program
Cree-Saulteaux entrepreneur, Holly Atjecoutay, has been appointed director of the Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program (IESP) at Futurpreneur. In…
Indigenous-Owned Businesses You Can Support Across Canada
Economic reconciliation is the best way to promote Indigenous-owned businesses and thereby aid in the upliftment of the…
Claudette Commanda becomes 1st Indigenous Chancellor of the University of Ottawa
OTTAWA, Canada (June 23, 2022) – The University of Ottawa is proud to appoint First Nations activist Claudette Commanda as the…