The Grey Rock Entertainment Center is just one of the many ventures which make up the Grey Rock Power Centre on the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation in New Brunswick. The Madawaska Maliseet First Nation is not resting on its laurels. The First Nation, located a few kilometres from the New Brunswick city of Edmundston, has … Lire plus
Jason Rasevych has earned his share of praise for spearheading a number of projects in various First Nations in northern Ontario. A number of post-secondary institutions offer programs on economic and business development. None of these programs, however, focus on the specific needs of Indigenous communities. Jason Rasevych, who recently launched his own company and … Lire plus
Tom Many Heads, the CEO of the Siksika Resource Development Ltd., is one of this year’s nominees for the Cando economic development officer of the year. Since becoming the CEO of the Siksika Resource Development Ltd. (SRDL) in 2010, Tom Many Heads has played an instrumental role with various business ventures on his First Nation. … Lire plus
The Yukon Motel and Restaurant is a thriving business in the village of Teslin, employing as many as 25 people during the summer months. By Sam LaskarisCando Writer It was quite the leap of faith. More than a decade ago Juanita Kremer decided to leave her job as a conservation officer while at the same … Lire plus
Heather Dickson models her popular Granny Hanky Headband. a big seller for her Dickson Designs company. By Sam LaskarisCando Writer A lifelong passion for beading has turned into a profitable venture for Heather Dickson. The 26-year-old Whitehorse resident had graduated from the Fashion Design program at the Art Institute of Vancouver in 2010. In the … Lire plus
Donald Hanson is hoping First Nation communities across Canada start utilizing Lucid, the band management software system he created. For his efforts his company was a finalist in 2017 for Cando’s Indigenous Private Sector Business award. By Sam LaskarisCando Writer A band management software system that he created is earning an Indigenous man some cross-country … Lire plus
Tammy Belanger, a member of the Glooscap First Nation, is owner of Green Leaf Enterprises and recipient of the 2017 Indigenous Private Sector Business of the Year award from Cando. By Sam LaskarisCando Writer Tammy Belanger admits she was not quite sure which direction her life would take when purchasing some property back in the … Lire plus
Alberta’s Siksika Nation is attracting various new businesses to its community lately including a Subway which opened earlier this year. By Sam LaskarisCando Writer Tom Many Heads has spent his entire adult life working for his Alberta-based Siksika Nation. Many Heads started working as a produce manager when he was 19 at a grocery store … Lire plus
White River Forest Products is just one of the successful businesses the Pic Mobert First Nation has a share of thanks to its numerous partnerships. By Sam LaskarisCando Writer As it turned out, Pic Mobert First Nation just needed some help to become a thriving community. “For many years we were this island of prosperity … Lire plus
New Brunswick’s Elsipogtog First Nation now has its own pharmacy and grocery store in its community. By Sam LaskarisCando Writer There had been talks. And then more talks. And even more talks. But Chief Aaron Sock of New Brunswick’s Elsipogtog First Nation admits he had become skeptical whether a business centre would ever come to … Lire plus