Guiding Aboriginal Entrepreneurs
in building a profitable future.

You have the ability to engage young people interested in becoming self- employed like no one else I have seen.

This training helps our people become independent, working for themselves, starting their own business, and contributing to our community.

As previous Chief of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band I would like to give my greatest respect for Bruce as a facilitator. Bruce is one of the best when it comes to working with First Nations. Well done Bruce!

As a first time supporter of this program, Bruce supported us all the way, well above and beyond his mandate.

The program is well designed and it is obvious that a lot of work went into it.

Bruce’s unique presentation style and encouragement provided a favourable learning atmosphere, and as a result many participants went on to successfully launch their own businesses.

Bruce has provided the necessary energy, enthusiasm and vision to make Aboriginal BEST a highly recognized success across the province. He is a tireless advocate of Aboriginal entrepreneurship.

Bruce is an insightful writer and teacher who created a business development program which successfully engages and educates Aboriginal students in a respectful manner.

Through our Micro Finance Program, Vancity has worked with entrepreneurs and those re-entering the workplace in a variety of sectors, and we appreciate the benefits of having community specific programming and a more holistic approach to conventional self employment training.  The life skills components and coaching supports offered under Aboriginal BEST are considered key factors for success for program participants, and this is consistent with our broader experience in Micro Finance.