Ontario is investing in entrepreneurial and small business training for First Nation, Métis and Inuit artisans, and supporting an Indigenous marketplace for artisans to sell their products.
Funding will help the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (NCCT) deliver training to Indigenous people on mentorship, e-commerce, business plan development, financial literacy, money management and how to access financing.
The province's investment is also supporting NCCT's Indigenous Marketplace, a pilot project that aims to establish a permanent and sustainable market which showcases the vibrancy of First Nation, Métis and Inuit culture through fine arts, crafts and food.
The next Indigenous Marketplace will be held on Feb. 11, 2017. All items sold are locally grown and produced in Ontario.
Supporting economic development for Indigenous communities is one of many steps on Ontario's journey of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. It reflects the government's commitment to work with Indigenous partners, creating a better future for everyone in the province.
Investing in entrepreneurship training is part of our plan to create jobs, grow our economy and help people in their everyday lives.
Source : ontario.ca