ONLINE Squamish Nation CCAE Indigenous Business & Entrepreneurship Skills Training (BEST) Program

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Applications are open to all Indigenous People (Status, Non-status, Métis and Inuit). The application Deadline is January 26th, 2026, at 5 pm (or until the program is filled). There are only 70 spots available.

After we receive your application, we will contact you within 7 business days to provide your letter of acceptance and confirm your participation.

Full Program Details Below:   

Where: ONLINE Via Zoom

When:  Class Schedule: 13 Classes 6:00 p.m. To 9:30 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time), on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, February 3rd to March 3rd, 2026. Dates: February 3rd, 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th, 26th and March 3rd 2026. Participants must be available to attend at least 75% of the classes.

Equipment needs - The following equipment is required:

• A Windows (PC) or Mac Computer that is less than 6 years old. (Tablets, Smart Phones, Chromebooks will not work)

• Working Webcam/Microphone, Internal or External.

• Stable Internet/Wifi access

If you do not have access to the above equipment, we recommend applying for our upcoming In-Person Cohort

For more information or if you require assistance completing the application, please contact: Sts'its'áp'new̓as Employment & Future Skills

Nexw7áýstwaý Training & Trades Centre: | Office: 604-980-7946 | Email: tradescentre@squamish.net

What: Aboriginal BEST (Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training) is the only entrepreneurship program of its kind in Canada, in operation for over 25 years! The BEST Program has helped over 5,000 Indigenous participants start successful new businesses and achieve greater levels of professional, personal, and entrepreneurial success!

BEST benefits people in all stages of business development who want to turn their dreams into a reality. Some people are looking for a part-time business to increase their income, others have a big idea and need access to tools to make it work, and some are eager to write a plan that will help them get the funding they need to grow their venture.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

101 Business Ideas for Indigenous Entrepreneurs | Technology to Enhance Your Business

| Polishing Your Idea | Building Your Business Plan | Marketing | Financing and Tax | Assessing Your Idea | Market Research | Operations Strategy | Operating Challenges | E-business: "How to make sales online" | Financial Literacy | BEST Business Technology for You | Hiring the BEST | Basic Bookkeeping | Funding & Sales Presentations

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

Business coaching | Ongoing mentoring | Help to start and grow your business | Canadian Indigenous guest speakers

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