Northern Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Innovations

Entrepreneurship and Northern Indigenous Histories Module: Introduction to Entrepreneurial Leadership

Discussion

Discussion Questions Let's explore the the innovative and entrepreneurial mindset of Northern Indigenous people and Northern people in general 1 What examples of entrepreneurship and innovation from Northern Indigenous communities can you think of? How might the cold climate and geographic location of Northern Indigenous communities have led to certain innovations? 2 How have Northern Indigenous people used their environment and resources in innovative ways? What are some of your favourite examples of current day Northern/ Indigenous entrepreneurship? What has the impact been of these innovations? 3 Impact can be small scale - on individuals, or larger scale (the world) and anywhere in between.

Discussion Questions Let's explore the innovative and entrepreneurial mindset of Northern Indigenous people and Northern people in general 4 What about Northern entrepreneurship and innovation as a whole? What are some of the challenges that Northern and Indigenous entrepreneurs face in their communities? What challenges have you faced? 5 6 What types of opportunities are there for Northern and Indigenous entrepreneurs?

Northern Examples of Innovation and Entrepreneurship GENERA L 20 Canadian Innovations You Should Know About

Northern Examples of Innovation and Entrepreneurship YUKO N Yukon Entrepreneur Podcast D na N ye Ventures Sourtoe Cocktail Anniversary Story Yukon Research Centre s Agridome Northern lights & Colourblindness Bear Paw Music and Gifts Crows Light Healing and Discovery Little Wonders Preschool Northern Construction 10-year-old entrepreneur in Yukon raises $210 for local food bank

Northern Examples of Innovation and Entrepreneurship YUKON (continued) Champagne/Aishihik First Nation Entrepreneur Wants to Change Waste Management Systems Yukon Soaps Company Reconnects People to Land Unorthodox curates collections of one-of-a-kind, wearable-art and fashion created by Indigenous artists who are inspired by their traditional design cultures, stories and processes.

Northern Examples of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Northwest Territories Gonezu Energy Inc, an Indigenous owned energy consulting company in Fort Providence. Entreprenorth focuses on empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses and livelihoods across the North. Northern Loco develops innovative solutions to the challenges facing northern communities. SSi Energy designs solutions that reduce costs and improve efficiency & reliability of heat & power systems Fireweed Supply Co. was founded by a group of northern women who saw a need for more collaboration between artists and small business owners. Inuvik Takeaway Coffee Co Boreal Kids Consignment Creating affordable options for families in Yellowknife

Northern Examples of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Northwest Territories (continued) The Innovate Centre for Arts, Crafts and Technology merges traditional arts and crafts with new modern technologies and production techniques to create economic opportunities for artists and other creative individuals in the Western Arctic. Robyn McLeod on her new fashion collection, Dene Futurisms Robyn McLeod - Culture meets Couture Cameron s Mobile Mechanic Service s Fire Truck Water Pump Updated greens at Gam t golf course Gameti Community Garden Initiative Curling Rink Community Garden in Fort Providence. The Deh Gah Art Collective Fort Providence Community Golf Course

Northern Examples of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Northwest Territories (continued) Dene Nahjo Urban Hide Tanning Camp Charlene Chapple of Haylani Apparel

Northern Examples of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Nunavut The creation of igloos, which are snow houses that can keep people warm even in Arctic conditions. The use of dog sleds as transportation has been a crucial means of travel for centuries. Kayak Snow Goggles The practice of hunting and fishing for sustenance and trade. The production of carvings and other artwork made from materials like soapstone, bone, and ivory. The story of Tanya Tagaq, an Inuk throat singer who has gained international acclaim for her innovative approach to traditional Inuit music. The success of the Iqaluit-based company Arctic Fresh, which produces locally-grown produce in a greenhouse despite Nunavut's harsh climate.

Northern Examples of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Nunavut (continued) The efforts of young entrepreneurs like Nyla Innuksuk, who founded the production company Mixtape VR and is using virtual reality technology to tell stories that celebrate Inuit culture. Kitikmeot Heritage Society uses the proceeds of its coffee sales to fund their language and cultural programs.