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2016 Creative Leaders Symposium: Introduction
The symposium starts with Elder Gordon Williams, he sets the tone for this leadership conference and provides the blessing. The conference is hosted by Marie Delorme, in her remarks she talks about the important role hundreds of Aboriginal women played in building Canada. National Chief Dwight Dorey provides the symposium opening remarks. He reminds us…
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National Chief Dwight Dorey
> In conversation from the 2nd Annual Creative Leaders’ Symposium with National Chief Dwight Dorey. He shares his views on the changing economy and the business opportunities it provides. He also discusses symposia as sources of business intelligence; and partnerships as potential source of business growth. As well he talks about, young Aboriginal people…
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Tax Tips for Business Owners
By Carol Ann Budd Maximize the ‘Harvest of your Business by Minimizing’ your Income Taxes. As an entrepreneur, operating your day-to-day business and planning for the future can consume a lot of your time. Paying less tax, although important, may not always be on top of your mind. There’s no time like the present to…
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Insights: Corporations Preparing for their First Business Meeting with an Aboriginal Community.
Bob shares his experience in planning meetings with Aboriginal communities to discuss business opportunities. Corporations intending to meet with an Aboriginal community should keep in mind Bob’s insights on typical formalities and expectations. Bob Crane Aboriginal Business & Development Manager for Eastern Canada, ATCO Structures & Logistics Please, share this video, use button and…
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Indigenous Housing Factory & Housing Excellence
Fisher River Cree Nation is a progressive Manitoba First Nation located approximately 200km north of Winnipeg. This video explores the groundbreaking partnership between Fisher River and ATCO Sustainable Communities. The project will see the construction of a 40,000 sq ft RTM Housing Factory in Fisher River, which will produce 144 homes per year. It…
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Obstacles of Business and Culture
Culture is important to today’s economic development as it is to help keep people grounded while navigating the realities of the modern world. Chief Clarence Louie Osoyoos Indian Band, and CEO of the Osoyoos Indian Band Development Corporation
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Are P3s A Solution for Infrastructure Funding?
Learn about what is the appropriate measures and exceptional value, when introducing P3s into a community lacking in infrastructure. Uncover some of the underlying resistance and the detrimental effects to Aboriginal communities who have not yet partaken in P3s . Mark Romoff, President and CEO The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships
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Is Business For You?
Candice reflects on obstacles she had to face as an Aboriginal Entrepreneur. In her view, entrepreneurs must possess three key attributes for success: people skills, education and a willingness to constantly hunt for the next opportunity. Candice Holmstrom, President, CH Designs Inc.
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Anne Noonan – Business Ethics and Value
Anne Noonan from Golden Lake Ontario is Director, Nika Technologies Inc. and formerly founder and principal of Anne Noonan and Associates. She describes her journey into business, the special challenges facing aboriginal women, the importance of ethics and how to value business.