PART 1. Please note these are not professional audiobooks and are provided as an addition in BETA Testing

These appendices are not part of the in-class CCAE training, but are included for your future use.

Please note these are not professional audiobooks and are provided as an addition in BETA Testing

CCAE BEST Indigenous Business Directory Featuring the businesses started by the graduates of the Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship's Aboriginal (BEST) Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training Program Since 2003 and without falter through the pandemic, our Aboriginal (BEST) Business and Entrepreneurship skills training program has been providing opportunities for the Canadian Indigenous communities to explore entrepreneurial aspirations by providing business programming, website development, advisory services, mentorship support, technology access and training, online marketing tools, community event space, connections to business networks and much more! Filter by Tags Select Tags Aaron Sparks Treetop Catering Where Traditional Food is Fusioned with New-School Smoking! Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Charlotte Haines Nagwen Tourism Williams Lake Yunesitin Tourism that can take up to 20 people. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Cynthia & Samantha-Jo Dick By Your Favorite Aunties Indigenous Made Apparel - Threads of Tradition, Ethically made, Uniquely Yours. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web George Johnny G'z Auto-Repairs Mobile to serve you,. and your automotive needs! Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Linda Nelson Triple S Wormfarms #WormsAreFriends #SoilSavers #EcoFriendly Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Lisa Marie Inyallie Chilcotin Kayak & Skidoo Rentals Kayak, Sea-Doos, Ski-doos & Waterboard Rentals Equipped for a safe and enjoyable experience. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Ronald Setah Ron's Pro Fishing Nets Your Vision, Our Net: Expertly Designed, Perfectly Crafted! Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web CHRYSTAL TABOBANDUNG RAISE – Indigenous Cultural Awareness & Competency Training RAISE – Indigenous cultural awareness & competency training is designed to increase knowledge, enhance self-awareness and strengthen the skills of those who work both directly and indirectly with First Nations/Aboriginal/Indigenous people. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web JOSEPH SAGAJ Independent Canadian Indigenous Artist Designer of the 2022 TORONTO SIGN, the award-winning terrazzo medallion at Seneca College and the Bloor Annex BIA Mural at Paul Martel Park, Joseph is Anishnaabe of the Sturgeon Clan from the remote community of Neskantaga, 433 km northeast of Thunder Bay, Ontario. He graduated in Fine Arts at the Ontario College of Art & Design in 1985. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Deborah Lea Leclair Letch Lollies & Button Bites Boutique From chic boutiques, to dreamy weddings her treats, cards and gifts are a hit at all kinds of shindigs. With a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of top-notch ingredients, Lollies and Button Bites can provide both traditional and tailor-made lollipops featuring nostalgic childhood flavors as well as innovative tasty combinations. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Tim Riedel MICHIF KOONTEUR MICHIF KOONTEUR MEANS "MÉTIS STORYTELLER" We bring lost histories back to life for everyone’s benefit, whether they are Indigenous or not. We do this through documentaries, podcasts, TV/Film, and social Media. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web John Standingready Project Healing First and foremost, Project Healing is committed to the health and healing of community. Our “project” is to build meaningful relationships within our community, and together, develop programs that bring balance, inspiration and strength to our local health industry. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Jori Hunter Cree Couture At Cree, we specialize in upscale design for men and women. As an indigenous fashion studio, we design indigenous ties, ribbon shirts, skirts, vests, and pants in all sizes, as well as feast kits and sacred star mats. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Crystal Kimewon Inkedbeader13 Helping people heal - through the arts. As a certified tattoo artist Crystal's focus is in helping people reclaim their culture and heritage through traditional tattooing. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Dave Monday Oguorie Sorryimrez To shine a bright light to body positivity in the fashion industry. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Davina Serotiuk Diamond Willow Kwe Authentic high quality Indigenous Beadwork. I am a self taught bead artist, I started my beading journey to reconnection with culture in September of 2019. My beadwork represents good medicine, modern Indigenous fashion, and cultural revitalization. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Justin Kataquapit Mitew Media Indigenous filmmakers from Northern Ontario, Serving our communities with video content. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Karen Pelley Girvan Silverlinings Garden Designs From Soil to Soul ~ Designing Gardens Rooted in Care! We Grow Your Dreams and Cultivate Comfort. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Ann Marie Proulx Blue Sky Crafts & Supplies Blue Sky Craft store is located in the beautiful community of Neyaashiinigmiing along Georgian Bay, Ontario. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Shihan Shea Ragz Tagz Jewlz Beaded headbands, Expandable waisted ribbon skirts with pockets ranging from infant to Adults alike. And matching doll skirts. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Ursula Ullrich TURTLE ISLAND TINY HOTEL WE HELP WOMEN FEEL SAFER TRAVELING SOLO WITH THEIR PETS TO EXPERIENCE SLEEPING UNDER THE STARS IN MUSKOKA'S PROVINCIAL PARKS. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Vanessa Davies Savys Catering Savys Catering is an Indigenous owned & operated catering service located in the Greater Toronto Area Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Jason Spanish Rez Unit Rez Unit, here to provide affordable clothing, ranging from name brand, designer, and custom made clothing. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Jordane Robichaud Robichaud Commercial Fishing Robichaud Commercial Fishing is located in Neyaashiinigmiing ON. We area a First Nation owned and operated commercial fishing business in the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Traditional Territory. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Joshua Collins-Moody PEAK Scaffolding PEAK Scaffolding is Toronto’s trusted partner for safe, reliable commercial and industrial scaffolding solutions. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Keith Newton Springview Window Cleaning Specializing In Highrise window cleaning & Residential Window Cleaning & Industrial window cleaning. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Ken Costello Miigwetch Cookies Company Nestled in the heart of the Scarborough Bluffs, the Miigwetch Cookies Company offers a charming retreat for pastry lovers. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Kim Stadfeld HEART'S PATH MEDIA INC. Who tells the story matters. 100% Indigenous owned. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web DEB ENOCH I BEAD WITH DEB E iBead with Deb E provides traditional beadwork such as moccasins, earrings, card holders and hair accessories. Also provides beading workshops and currently provides workshops with the Yukon Government’s treatment centre. Loving and learning traditional beading, one bead at at time. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web CHARLES CATCHPOLE CHARGERFOODS I am an Anishinaabe chef originally from Couchiching First Nation but residing in Toronto. I produce and sell a line of unique hot sauces, preserves and salad dressings. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Audra Maloney Eagle Vision Indigenous Healing & Consulting Offering Traditional Healing sessions, Spiritual coaching and consulting Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Kyle Ranville Addiktion Music Management Offering various services aimed towards aspiring artists/musicians in the Winnipeg region, Southern rural Manitoba & Artists online. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Lisa Gordon Snowflakes Consulting Our focus is to incorporate various worldviews into the development of individualized mental health programs. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Sheila Niganobe Ajijaak Project Management Risk Management is to important to be left to chance! Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web WESLEY HAVILL WESLEY HAVILL INDIGENOUS ART Aaniin my name is Wesley George Havill, Im Ojibway, Eagle clan, from Batchewana First Nation, Sault Ste. Marie. Most of my work showcases Nature and Animals with Native Influence. I Carve Moose, Deer, Elk Antler, wood, Domestic and Imported. I am also an Artist blacksmith and work with copper and steel. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web KELSIE YOUNG DREAM WEBS DREAMCATCHERS & HOUSE BLESSING Hi! I’m Kelsie Young, owner and indigenous artist of Dream Webs – Dreamcatchers & Spiritual Shop. Dream Webs is a fusion of my education in Eastern healing with my cultural indigenous roots. The goal of Dream Webs is to help the world sleep well & live better. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web PANDORA MULBERRY DESIGN & ENGRAVINGS Mulberry Design & Engravings is a custom laser cutting and engraving business operating on the unseeded territory of The Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nations alongside the Haldimand Tract in Linwood Ontario. Our business offers custom laser cutting and engraving services, with a focus on the creation of Early Learning Resources featuring the traditional dialects of our First Nations & Métis communities across Turtle Island Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Steve Diabo Steve Diabo Senior Web Developer, Interactive Artist, Game Developer and Creative Technologist. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Donna Stach TABLESCAPES BY DONNA A curated collection of antique, vintage and mid-century modern glassware, ceramic plates, table Linens and fabrics, China and other special pieces. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Scott Simpson Spirit Fit Spirit Fit is designed for people who are struggling to get started with weight loss, we used principals just as group sharing along with fun and effective workouts to help people get in the best shape of their lives. 1) Discover your true goals 2) Make a plan 3) Execute that plan 4) Stay motivated Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web NCCT CEDAR BASKET GIFT SHOP Browse the wide selection of First Nations, Métis and Inuit handcrafted jewelry, carvings, basketry, beadwork, moccasins, original art as well as many more beautiful gift ideas. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web BELLA LAFONTAINE BUTTERCUP CREE-ATIONS We offer a variety of unique handmade items from Gemstones, Necklaces, Earrings and Dream catchers to Painted Deer shoulder blades and Hand Drum Bags. It is through recognizing the beliefs and values of Indigenous culture that life is given to each creation. - Needs Work Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web COURTNEY CADA r0cketcat Local Indigenous Toronto artist that specializes in Japanese Anime. Attending 4-6 shows a year selling small trinkets such as buttons, hard enamel pins, vinyl stickers, small and large prints and acrylic charms. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web TESSA SHANK TESSA SHANK Originally from Nipissing First Nation in Northern Ontario, Tessa was taught traditional Anishiinabeg (Ojibwe) beading and craft by her grandmother who encouraged her to embrace her heritage and her artistic spirit. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Tiffany King Chim Custom Apparel Decoration | Promotional Products We are an indigenous woman owned business based out of Beausoleil First Nation, Chimnissing, Ontario. We offer a variety of products and services such as: in-house embroidery, in-house digitizing, in-house graphic design, in-house heat transfer applied apparel decoration, in-house sign, sticker, decal, vinyl print, in-house vehicle graphics and window tinting, Screen print, Dtg and laser engraved apparel decoration. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Travis Clyke Modern Sustainable Bushcraft Modern Sustainable Bushcraft, your premier outdoor outfitter and e-bike sales, maintenance, and repair shop in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.We are a team of passionate outdoor enthusiasts who share a deep appreciation for the natural world and a commitment to promoting sustainable practices in everything we do. Our mission is to provide our customers with the gear, knowledge, and expertise they need to enjoy the great outdoors in a safe, responsible, and environmentally conscious way. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Kwe's Four Walls Custom Wall Creations Wall art, made just the way you like it Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Essence Wandering Spirit 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕰𝖘𝖘𝖊𝖓𝖈𝖊 𝖔𝖋 𝕾𝖕𝖎𝖗𝖎𝖙 Holistic healing products, apparel, services and workshops. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Kaiya O'Cheek Phyto Infusions In a standardized system Phyto Infusions offers an integrative approach for modern pathologies with a focus on Indigenous Health and Wellbeing. Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Go Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Linkedin Go Tiktok Pinterest Web Contact Contact us First name Last name Email* Phone Message* Individual or Organization* Individual Organization Submit Bruce Lacroix, President The Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, Inc. 406 Richards Street Nelson, BC, Canada V1L 5K1 Phone: 1-226-243-5653 © 2024 The Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, Inc. Bring A Course To Your Community In-Person, Online or Hybrid! Our programs are designed to be live, interactive trainings that engage all participants in the most effective and fun way to learn and share. INQUIRE NOW Bring A Course To Your Community

Bring A Course To Your Community Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) How To Get Funding for Indigenous Business Training Programs The CCAE's past program partners have found funding through Federal, Provincial, Municipal, and Private Organizations Grants. The CCAE keeps a list of past program funding partners and examples of successful funding applications. We are happy to share direction with new programming partners who wish to bring our programs to their community. Please feel free to contact us to book a free consultation. Are The BEST Trainings Easy To Understand YES. Our Indigenous Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training programs are always customized based on the entrepreneurial experience levels of our participants. With an average participant satisfaction rate of 99.9%, our exceptionally experienced Indigenous facilitators are sure to deliver the best program to meet the needs of your/our community. Do We Provide Training For Indigenous Youth & Seniors YES. Our Indigenous Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training programs have had a strong track record of success with youth and senior age demographics, and we developed customized programs for training delivered exclusively to these groups. 4. Question Answer 5. Question Answer 6. Question Answer Bring A Course To Your Community In-Person, Online or Hybrid! Our programs are designed to be live, interactive trainings that engage all participants in the most effective and fun way to learn and share. INQUIRE NOW Contact Contact us First name Last name Email* Phone Message* Individual or Organization* Individual Organization Submit Bruce Lacroix, President The Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, Inc. 406 Richards Street Nelson, BC, Canada V1L 5K1 Phone: 1-226-243-5653 © 2024 The Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, Inc.

1-on-1 Business Startup Package Online Learning Resources No BEST coming to your community? No worries. Two choices: Occasionally the CCAE receives requests from groups, organizations and governments to host and pay for an online BEST for their community or group. These are sometimes open to the public. Click here to apply for free materials. You can get the BEST Manual, Simple, fill-in-the-blanks Business Plan template, and one-on-one time with the CCAE. Contact Contact us First name Last name Email* Phone Message* Individual or Organization* Individual Organization Submit Bruce Lacroix, President The Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, Inc. 406 Richards Street Nelson, BC, Canada V1L 5K1 Phone: 1-226-243-5653 © 2024 The Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, Inc. CCAE Workbook & Courseware Add to Cart CCAE Workbook & Courseware If you want to skip the classes and get the full package for yourself, no problem. Many people just need a manual, some simple fill-in-the-blanks documents and a little 1-on-1 guidance. You get: The BEST Entrepreneurship Skills Training Manual © 2021: over 300 pages of how to start your own business, with current links, profiles of successful CCAE graduates … all in a fun, easy-to-understand format. Up to 40 hours of direct assistance in starting your business (Via Zoom). A live website and social media optimization to promote your business. Hard copy Manual, mailed right to your door. Simple, fill-in-the-blanks Business Plan template Locked-formula Financial Statements. You just add words and numbers. All calculations are done for you. (Financial Statements sent by e-mail) Personal Budget Net Worth Statement Pricing Formula 1 Year Projected Cash Flow Statement, with Start-Up Costs AND: we even give you examples of all these to make it easy! PLUS : Unlimited 1-on-1 mentorship for life 100% Guaranteed Business Start Up or Your Your Money Back Buy Now Bring A Course To Your Community In-Person, Online or Hybrid! Our programs are designed to be live, interactive trainings that engage all participants in the most effective and fun way to learn and share. INQUIRE NOW Bring A Course To Your Community