INDIGENOUS ARTS & ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM

• Its time to turn your business into reality! Only 12 seats available. 
• This program is funded through Community Futures Treaty Seven and the Government of Canada – Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities. Participants are eligible to participate in an Opportunities Fund project if they are a person with a disability and follow all criteria as referenced below.

TO QUALIFIFY YOU MUST MEET ALL OF THE BELOW CRITERIA

• MUST Self-identify as a person with a disability
• Must be First Nations or Inuit Status
• Must Reside in Calgary
• Must Not be eligible for EI benefits and have not received EI in the past 3-5 years, or any similar programs that are the subject of agreements with provinces, territories or organizations. For example, have not been in a Skills Development program that was funded by Government of Canada in the last 5 years.
• Have little or no labour force attachments and require assistance to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment or self- employment
• 18+ years of age
• Ready, willing, able and committed to complete the 20 week program

PROGRAM DATE & FORMAT

• October 24, 2022 – March 24, 2023
• Five Days a Week –  Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm
• 2 ½ Days of Entrepreneur Classes, 2 ½ Days of Arts & Crafts Classes

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Entrepreneur Training Includes:

• Completing business plan, marketing online social platforms and connecting to global markets
• Comprehensive Business Plan
• Marketing Strategy including Online Social Media Platforms
• Understanding your Financials
• Market and Industry data
• Networking and so much more!

Indigenous Arts & Craft Sessions Include:

• Moccasin-making
• Ribbon dress and shirts
• Belts
• Hand drum and rattles
• Beading

TRAINING ALLOWANCE

• Program start date is October 24, 2022, and finishes March 24, 2023 – (With 2 Week closure during Christmas)
• Classes are Monday – Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm (One hour lunch break)
• Participants will receive a training allowance based on attendance.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Trainees will receive comprehensive, quality training within the business marketplace from a professional standpoint.
• Instructors will guide trainees towards the crucial aspects of business marketing, consumer trends and financial platforms
• Trainees will apply these facets within their own line of business as entrepreneurs seeking long term self employment
• Training allowance provided for approved candidates