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Indigenous Business Resources

CRA: New tool to support Indigenous businesses

The Indigenous Business Navigator can help your business, organization or community connect with Government of Canada programs and services. Send an email to navigator@sac-isc.gc.ca with your information, and a representative will help you find what best fits your needs.​

Business Registration

Business registration – complete the business name and application registration at www.bcregistry.ca

Futurepreneur

A non-profit that provides young aspiring entrepreneurs with the loan financing, mentorship and resources they need to start or buy a business.
www.futurepreneur.ca

Food Permits

Obtain permits (food service permits etc.) with your local government – Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton SLRD.
www.bcbizpal.ca

Business Entrepreneurship

Skills training, advisory and mentorship services 
https://www.ccae.ca/

Junior Achievement BC

Entrepreneurship training and support for Indigenous youth
https://jabc.org/

Employing people

Workplace Safety and other information – www.workbc.ca/employers

All Nations Trust Company

Indigenous Owned Financial Institution -business loans, commercial mortgages and advisory services
www.antco.bc.ca

Canada Council for Aboriginal Business

Tools and financing
www.ccab.com/tfab

Indigenous Business and Investment Council

Resources to help start and grow your business.
https://sba.ubc.ca/indigeneous-business-and-investment-council

Taxes

Collecting taxes specific to Indigenous businesses – https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/indigenous-peoples.html

Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program Listings

Skills and employment training throughout BC 
https://www.workbc.ca/discover-employment-services/Indigenous-Skills-and-Employment-Training-Program-Listings

Indigenous Tourism BC

Resources for entrepreneurs and communities looking to start or grow their tourism business. www.indigenousbc.com

Free one-on-one business coaching by experienced advisors to help your business succeed. 

Accessible financing for local entrepreneurs to start, grow or purchase a small business.  

We’ve been lucky to work with and support many local businesses and entrepreneurs. 

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