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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
BC Indigenous Economic Development
All Nations Trust Company
Indigenous Owned Financial Institution -business loans, commercial mortgages and advisory services
www.antco.bc.ca
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
First Citizens Fund Business Loan program
Indigenous Tourism BC
Resources for entrepreneurs and communities looking to start or grow their tourism business. www.indigenousbc.com
Supporting Businesses in the Sea to Sky, No Strings Attached
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