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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.
Celebrating Indigenous History Month: Recognizing 5 Exceptional Indigenous Entrepreneurs in Canada
June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the diverse cultures, contributions, heritage, and histories … Read more
July 11, 2023
National Indigenous History Month
If we could summarize in one word the essence of Indigenous cultural heritage, it would certainly be humane. … Read more
June 12, 2023
Championing Change: Organizations Supporting Indigenous-owned Businesses
There has been a rising awareness in recent years of the significance of aiding and strengthening Indigenous people … Read more
June 12, 2023
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 … Read more
September 29, 2022
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 … Read more
September 14, 2022
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 … Read more
August 29, 2022
Keri Gray – The Success Story
The Sustainable Heritage of Shades of Gray The Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation adhere to the sustainability philosophy … Read more
August 16, 2022
5 Indigenous Businesses to Support
Throughout the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian government has committed to assisting all indigenous businesses. In … Read more
August 8, 2022
Sustainability: A Thing of Beauty
Every entrepreneur is driven by the power of a dream. For Jenn Harper, founder of Cheekbone Beauty, putting … Read more
July 18, 2022
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 … Read more
July 18, 2022