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January 2001 Update: CYBF
assists in the development of a new
Aboriginal Youth Business
Organization!
The Canadian Youth Business Foundation
(http://www.cybf.ca/), in partnership
with Aboriginal Business Canada (http://www.abc.gc.ca/), and with the assistance
of a newly appointed Aboriginal Advisory Board,
is working on a business plan that builds on the work started by the
Aboriginal Youth Business Council, to establish a national organization
that meets the needs of young Aboriginal entrepreneurs. Crane Aboriginal
Management Services, an Aboriginal youth consulting firm, is hard at
work putting together a business plan and financials. Check back in
the next few months for a full report and watch for updates on our site.
In the meantime you can email any questions to aybc@cybf.ca or call Mariette McGregor-Sutherland
at (705) 254-6916.
Aboriginal
Business Service Network
The Aboriginal Business Service Network is committed to providing the
Aboriginal business community with a wide range of information on government
services, programs and regulations that are relevant, up-to-date and
accurate.
http://www.cbsc.org/english/absn/
Aboriginal Canada
Portal
The Aboriginal Canada Portal is your single window to Canadian Aboriginal
on-line resources, contacts, information and government programs and
services.
http://aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/
Aboriginal Resource
Guide
The Canadian Banker's Association (CBA), with cooperation of DIAND has
developed this user friendly tool, designed to aid Aboriginal people's
search for information they require to develop or enhance administrative
and financial skills in order to increase their capacity to successfully
use the services of financial institutions. The "Resource Guide"
is a database containing information and programs related to the above
mentioned objective. It is organized under the following categories:
Training, Business Plan, Sources of Funds, Business Environment and
Help with Running Your Business.
http://www.aboriginalresourcenet.com/
National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association
Assisting Aboriginal Financial Institutions (AFIs) to promote the growth
of Aboriginal business. Has directory of AFIs
http://www.nacca.net/
First Nations
Bank of Canada
First Nations Bank of Canada Micro Loan Program provides loans for small
business startup or expansion in Western Canada. Individual loans allow
for up to five years for repayment and range to a maximum of $25,000
with either fixed or floating rates available. First Nations Bank makes
the final decision on all loan approvals.
http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/fnbank/
Association d'affaires des premiers peoples
French language site that is "more than a Chamber of Commerce"
http://www.aappfpba.org/
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AYBC!