Ursula Ullrich Nipissing Thrift Website: https://www.nipissingthrift.com/ For Ursula Ullrich, launching Nipissing Thrift is an eco-conscious mission rooted in community support and environmental stewardship on Nipissing First Nation. Located at 40b Couchie Industrial Rd S, Nipissing First Nation, ON P1B 8G5—just at the top of the hill from Duchesnay Falls—the business brings circular fashion and textile waste reduction directly to the community. Sustainability Rooted in Community Ursula’s venture gained momentum during Earth Week with the installation of the initial Nipissing Thrift 24/7 donation bin. Within 24 hours of inviting her community to donate unwanted clothing and small housewares, local support flooded in, requiring her to empty the bin three times in a single day. By creating an accessible drop-off point, Nipissing Thrift gives community members a direct way to practice sustainability, divert reusable goods from landfills, and keep affordable items circulating locally. Targeting the Grand Finale of Pow Wow Pitch 2026 Equipped with rigorous pitch training and practical business coaching, Ursula has set her sights on reaching the grand finale of Pow Wow Pitch 2026. As Turtle Island's premier pitch competition for Indigenous innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs, Pow Wow Pitch provides a platform to elevate businesses to the next level. With community support driving her forward, Ursula is asking supporters to vote and help propel Nipissing Thrift to the national stage. Vote for Ursula in Pow Wow Pitch: https://www.powwowpitch.org/vote/ Connect & Support Nipissing Thrift: Vote for Ursula in Pow Wow Pitch: https://www.powwowpitch.org/vote/ deadline for voting is September 10th 2026. Website: https://www.nipissingthrift.com/ Drop-off & Location: 40b Couchie Industrial Rd S, Nipissing First Nation, ON P1B 8G5 (Top of the hill from Duchesnay Falls) Ursula credits her Indigenous Entrepreneurial readiness and public speaking confidence to graduating from the Canadian Center for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship (CCAE) Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training (BEST) Online program in 2024. Reflecting on how the program built her foundational skill set, Ursula shares: "In 2024, I did a business program called Aboriginal Best through the Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, prepping you for pitching. They did lots of Toastmasters’ work. Every day, we would do a 60-second pitch. At the end, it was a pitch competition because the program coordinator had competed in Pow Wow Pitch himself. That really prepped me to be able to take on this mission. I had the coaching from an instructor that did it before to give me that confidence to pitch, to get that video ready for sixty seconds full of what they need to know."

Please Click Here To Apply Applications are open to all Canadian First Nations, Inuit, or Métis ages 16+ Where: Online via Zoom When: Program starts November 09 2026! Monday-Friday 28 weeks. What: ONLINE Indigenous Friends Association (IFA) IndigiTECH Cohort 8 In Partnership With CCAE Indigenous Business & Entrepreneurship Skills Training (BEST) Program. 100% online 28-week program, Monday-Friday Project-based learning Nutrition, childcare support 1-1 mentorship 12-week internship connection opportunities FREE digital art pad & laptop, which becomes yours upon successful program completion CCAE 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 | AI & 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 CCAE Indigenous Business & Entrepreneurship Skills Training (BEST) Program Indigenous Business & Entrepreneurship Skills Training (BEST) Program

Please Click Here To Express Interest Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open to all registered members of the Membertou First Nation community and their direct family. There are only 30 spots available. Those who complete the EOI will be given first call once the program applications open. Full Program Details Below: Where: ONLINE Via Zoom When: Tentative Class Schedule: For 5 weeks, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, Oct 13th to Nov 10th 2026, 12:00 p.m. To 4:00 p.m (Atlantic Daylight Time). Note: program dates/times may be adjusted based on the results of EOI. What: ONLINE CCAE Aboriginal BEST (Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training) is the only entrepreneurship program of its kind in Canada for over 25 years! The BEST Program has helped over 5,000 Indigenous Canadian 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 secure the funding they need to grow their venture. TOPICS INCLUDE: 101 Business Ideas for Indigenous Entrepreneurs | BEST AI & 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 | 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 For more information or if you require assistance completing the EOI, please contact: Cindel Knockwood - Indigenous Employment Officer | cindelknockwood@membertou.ca | Phone #: 902-564-6466 (ex.2830) Membertou First Nation ONLINE CCAE Aboriginal Business & Entrepreneurship Skills Training (BEST) Program

Please Click Here To Express Interest Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open to all registered members of the Membertou First Nation community and their direct family. There are only 30 spots available. Those who complete the EOI will be given first call once the program applications open. Full Program Details Below: Where: HYBRID. Online class access Via Zoom and In-Person class access at the Moose Cree First Nation Community Centre. When: Tentative Class Schedule: For 3 weeks, over 12 classes on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays 11:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m. (Local Time) Sept 18th - Oct 5th and a graduation ceremony on Oct 6th, 2026. Note: program dates/times may be adjusted based on the results of EOI. What: HYBRID CCAE Aboriginal BEST (Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training) is the only entrepreneurship program of its kind in Canada for over 25 years! The BEST Program has helped over 5,000 Indigenous Canadian 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 secure the funding they need to grow their venture. TOPICS INCLUDE: 101 Business Ideas for Indigenous Entrepreneurs | BEST AI & 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 | 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 For more information or if you require assistance completing the EOI, please contact: Linda Trudeau - Moose Cree First Nation Business Development Officer | linda.trudeau@moosecree.com | Phone #: 705-658-4619 (ext 315) Membertou First Nation ONLINE CCAE Aboriginal Business & Entrepreneurship Skills Training (BEST) Program

Please Click Here To Apply Applications are open to all Canadian First Nations, Inuit, or Métis ages 16+ Where: Online via Zoom When: Program Start July 27th, 2026! Monday-Friday 28 weeks. What: ONLINE Indigenous Friends Association (IFA) IndigiTECH Cohort 8 In Partnership With CCAE Indigenous Business & Entrepreneurship Skills Training (BEST) Program. 100% online 28-week program, Monday-Friday Project-based learning Nutrition, childcare support 1-1 mentorship 12-week internship connection opportunities FREE digital art pad & laptop, which becomes yours upon successful program completion CCAE 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 | AI & 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 CCAE Indigenous Business & Entrepreneurship Skills Training (BEST) Program

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER What: INDIGENOUS BUSINESS NETWORKING MEET & GREET When: April 24 2026 Where: GATHERING CENTER, 1126 GEEWADIN RD, WASAUKSING FIRST NATION CLICK HERE TO REGISTER To celebrate Native Businesses, a meet-and-greet is being held on Wasauksing First Nation for Native businesses and members of the Robinson Huron Treaty territory within the 69 corridor. The purpose of this event is to bring everyone together and to meet the variety of services and supports available for Aboriginal businesses. Hosted by our besty Chrystal Tabobandung ANYONE FROM BEADERS TO BIGGER BUSINESSES FROM ALL INDUSTRIES 10AM TO 3PM GATHERING CENTER, 1126 GEEWADIN RD, WASAUKSING FIRST NATION

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Please Click Here to Apply Applications are open to all Indigenous People (Status, Non-status, Métis and Inuit). The application Deadline is March 23rd, 2026, at 5 pm (or until the program is filled). There are only 25 spots available. After we receive your application, we will contact you within 7 business days to provide your letter of acceptance. Full Program Details Below:    Where: In-Person, 3-1500 Railway St. North Vancouver, BC V7J 1B5 When/Class Schedule: 10 classes, 11:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time), on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, March 31st to April 16th, 2026. Dates: March 31st, April, 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th, 16th & Graduation Cerimony on Friday April 17th 2026. Participants must be available to attend at least 75% of the classes. 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: 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 Your completed registration will be kept in strict confidence.

Please Click Here To Apply Applications are open to all registered members of the Onion Lake Cree Nation community and their direct family. The application Deadline is March 2nd, 2026, at 5pm (or until the program is filled). There are only 30 spots available. After we receive your application, we will contact you within 10 business days to provide your letter of acceptance and confirm your participation. Full Program Details Below:    Where: Hybrid Online Via Zoom and Optionally In-Person at the Onion Lake Cree Nation Community Centre. (Address Seekaskootch I R, Onion Lake, SK S0M 2E0) When:  Class Schedule: For 3 weeks, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, March 10th to 27th 2026, 11:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m (Mountain Time).  Your completed registration will be kept in strict confidence. For more information or if you require assistance completing the application, please contact: Lydia Lewis - ETC Coordinator| lydia.lewis@onionlake.ca | (780) 522-9082 What: CCAE Aboriginal BEST (Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training) is the only entrepreneurship program of its kind in Canada for over 25 years! The BEST Program has helped over 5,000 Indigenous Canadian 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 HYBRID Onion Lake Cree Nation CCAE Aboriginal Business & Entrepreneurship Skills Training (BEST) Program