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This program is designed to improve the economic, cultural and social prospects of Aboriginal Youth. This program engages Aboriginal youth age 15-24 years old who think about owning a business. The program will introduce the Aboriginal youth to cool, interesting, youth entrepreneurs and connect them with Aboriginal mentors from all over Canada. This is your opportunity for Aboriginal youth to explore their ideas further with the help of Aboriginal mentors.

The Aboriginal Youth Business Dream Catcher Program is geared towards Aboriginal youth, who want to develop their business concept, increase business and their entrepreneurial knowledge and to increase their financial literacy skills.

This program will provide the youth with the practical information, steps, tools and resources on business planning, opportunities, partnerships, products and programs designed to support, develop and enhance Aboriginal youth in pursuit of developing Aboriginal business initiatives. 


Workshop Series

  • Starting the Journey
  • Business Planning
  • Dealing with Finance
  • Exposing Funding


If you would like to have this program delivered in your community contact the CANDO office at cando@edo.ca to discuss funding options.


Dream Catcher Program Workshop

August 22rd‐25th, 2011


Maskwacîs Youth Business Dream Catcher Program Workshop

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT OWNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS?

DON’T SIT AROUND THIS SUMMER DREAMING OF IDEAS ON HOW TO MAKE MONEY, TALK TO THOSE WHO HAVE!!

Are you:
• An Aboriginal youth between of 15 to 30
• Do you live within the Maskwacis Hobbema Area
• Are you looking to have FUN and try something new and innovative

COME JOIN US FOR 4 DAYS OF MEETING SOME OF THE COOLEST ABORIGINAL ENTREPRENEURS FROM ALL OVER CANADA AND CONNECTING WITH YOUTH!

The 4 day fun‐filled workshops will include:

• Starting the Journey
• Business Planning and Marketing
• Local Community and Economic Initiatives
• Dealing with Finance and Exposing Funding
• Exciting Team Challenges, Cool Prizes & Giveaways

Maskwacîs Youth Business Dream Catcher Program is geared towards Maskwacîs Aboriginal youth, who want to develop their business concept, increase business and their entrepreneurial knowledge and to increase their financial literacy skills. This workshop will provide the youth with the practical information, steps, tools and resources on business planning, opportunities, partnerships, products and programs designed to support, develop and enhance Aboriginal youth in pursuit of developing Aboriginal business initiatives.

Register today for FREE!
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Please register by August 19th, 2011

For more information, please contact the CANDO OFFICE at (780) 990‐0303 or email laurie.buffalo@edo.ca or sonya.singh@edo.ca! Spaces will fill up fast!

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