Indigenous Studies

Indigenous Entrepreneurship: Overview

There are unique challenges and opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs. These challenges and opportunities range from varying governance structures for Indigenous Peoples on and off reserve, as well as colonial legacies and economic disparities. The resources below are specifically collected to help Indigenous Peoples (in Canada or America) navigate the legal and financial aspects of entrepreneurship. 

Indigenous Entrepreneurship: Web Resources

1. Pow Wow Pitch
2. Indigenous Entrepreneurs Guide to Starting a Business (Government of Canada)
3. Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund
4. Canadian Council for Aboriginal Businesses 
5. National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association 
6. Resources for Indigenous Entrepreneurs 
7. Funding & Financing 
8. Indigenous Business Directory

Indigenous Entrepreneurship: DVDs and Streaming

1. Indigenous Business (Starting and Aboriginal Business On vs. Off a First Nation Reserve) - 6min - Mallory Graham Youtube 
2. REZX TV: Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs - 30min - Chris Ross Youtube 
3. Celebrating Indigenous Entrepreneurs (Start up Vancouver) - 2h 10min - Startup Vancouver Youtube