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First Nation builds from within

First Nation builds from within

Fort William First Nation goes local to construct the first phase of a new subdivision
Aboriginal women’s business network seeking mentors

Aboriginal women’s business network seeking mentors

Women entrepreneurs are invited to apply to become mentors to Métis, Status and non-Status women interested in starting their own business.
Can wood float for value-added forestry?

Can wood float for value-added forestry?

Northwestern Ont. First Nations scope out marine, mill possibilities
Startup businesses flourish in Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation

Startup businesses flourish in Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation

New businesses are being launched by graduates of a Canadore College program geared toward helping aspiring entrepreneurs.
Utility buys larger share of remote power project

Utility buys larger share of remote power project

RES Canada sells interest in Watay Power to FortisOntario
Canadore graduates trucking apprenticeship students

Canadore graduates trucking apprenticeship students

First cohort of new program trains Indigenous students in repair and maintenance on commercial trucks.
Biomass project gets government funds

Biomass project gets government funds

The money will be used to implement the Northern Ontario Bioeconomy Strategy developed in 2015.
Anishinabek vote to advance education agreement

Anishinabek vote to advance education agreement

Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement is the largest self-government agreement in Canada.
Mining companies want more Aboriginal goods and services, says report

Mining companies want more Aboriginal goods and services, says report

The study was joint effort between Engineers Without Borders Canada and the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
Indigenous design to be featured at spring symposium

Indigenous design to be featured at spring symposium

Event is an initiative of the Indigenous Task Force, which aims to foster and promote Indigenous design in rural, Métis and Northern communities.