The Soaring Eagle Frinedship Centre – Hay River, NWT
Métis Nation British Columbia
BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training
Canadian Executive Service Organization
Working with various clients assisting with business plans and funding applications to Aboriginal Business Canada www.ceso-saco.com
Kitikmeot Economic Development Commission, Nunavut
Contracted to create and provide Economic Development workshops in five communities in the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut: Cambridge Bay, Gjoa Haven, Taloyoak, Kugaaruk, and Kugluktuk. www.kitia.ca
Tyendinaga Mohawk First Nations Training Institute
Created and delivered 3 week Entrepreneurship Training program, along with Mohawk-specific Participant’s Manual.
Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconcilliation
Created and coordinated current Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training (BEST) program. Over 1,200 graduates. www.aboriginalbest.com
Aboriginal Business Canada
Aboriginal Business Canada, assisting applicants with their business plan and grant applications www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca
Author of TRAILBLAZERS: ABORIGINAL TOURISM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Participant Training Manual for Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC. © 2009
and creater and facilitator of the accompanying 2 week TRAIN-THE-TRAINER program www.aboriginalbc.com
Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers
Wrote or co-authored six of the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers Guidebooks:
- Nature, Structure And Functioning Of Economics
- Community Economic Development Philosophy & Theory
- Community Economic Development Practise
- Community And Political Processes
- Organizational Behaviour
- Context Of Aboriginal Economic Development
Community Futures of British Columbia
Small Business Consultant, Trainer and Facilitator of planning sessions and workshops for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clients at CF’s across BC. www.communityfutures.ca
Kootenay Association for Science and Technology
Created and facilitated sessions which work to foster a culture that values science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship as activities vital to maintaining and enhancing the competitiveness of the region. www.kast.com
HRSDC
Conducted in-depth Training Needs Analysis for Nelson area, then marketed Profit Training For Small Business course to existing businesses
Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies
In cooperation with the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, co-authored and facilitated, TCI Entrepreneur Development Programme, assisting TC Islanders with starting micro-businesses. www.eclac.cl
Caribbean Hotel Association
Provided in-depth and in-person Resort Critiques to select member hotels of the Caribbean Hotel Association.
Jamaican Ministry of Tourism
H.E.A.R.T. trust, providing tourism training to Recreation Directors from SuperClubs, Sandals and independent Jamaican resorts www.heart-nta.org
Lower Similkameen Indian Band
Provided 2 week Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Training at request of Chief Joe Dennis
Vancity Credit Union Aboriginal Banking
In partnership, created and delivered Aboriginal Entrepreneurship training to Aboriginal Friendship Centres in Surrey and Victoria. View more