February 4, 2022
The Secwepemc L.I.F.E. Online Newsletter is a free online newsletter published for Secwepemcúl̓ ucw (Shuswap Nation); connecting, celebrating and bringing more awareness to opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs within our Nation. The Secwepemc L.I.F.E. Newsletter invites stories, comments, photos and any other information relevant to business, entrepreneurship and economic development that would be of interest to our readers. We reserve the right to refuse advertising that does not reflect the concept of the newsletter. Due care and accuracy will be taken in regards to checking advertising copy, but no warranty is implied by the publisher. Our goals for this online newsletter are: To share advice/stories/articles from Indigenous Entrepreneurs/Executives with business skills & expertise Share entrepreneur/business education and training programs/opportunities Promote and inspire entrepreneur business opportunities Assist in development of Nation/Community entrepreneur support/awareness & to create connections and resource sharing in our communities Promote entrepreneur/business events throughout the Nation Share and promote a wide range of entrepreneur/business resources
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IN THIS ISSUE New Year, New Goals!
Land-based Healing
Featherboard Workshop
Secwepemctsin Story: A Winter Walk
Secwepemc LIFE Vision & Mission Vision
To create a safe space that promotes Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses to be abundant and successful by inspiring and uplifting one another.
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Sharing stories, resources, and opportunities by providing free online content that supports our nation to normalize Indigenous wealth
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New Year New Goals! By Julie John
Happy New Year from the Secwepemc LIFE Newsletter! New year - new goals for our little paper that started from a thought, an idea, a vision. I read a book that if a thought or idea comes to you - TAKE ACTION! Those thoughts and ideas come to us for a reason, they are entrusted to us. And yes, I took action and just started. I have no experience with creating a newsletter. I am not a writer or an editor, I am not an expert in this field but I do have a passion to support and lift up Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses and economic development within our nation and in BC. This year it is our goal to reach more readers, to grow our audience and to share more stories!
Julie John, Lisa Orton and Katelynn Kenoras
This year we will sell more ad space, be confident and courageous in our little dream to share stories of our Indigneous business owners in hopes to inspire others to follow their dreams! This year we will start interviewing business owners and share their stories through videos on our social media. Thank you for being a part of our vision and supporting our dream! Kukstec-kuc.
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MEETING ROOM RENTAL $25/hour Located at 632 Shuswap Ave, Chase BC
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Land-based Healing in Secwepemcúl̓ ecw On November 9, 2021, Alderhill Planning hosted session 2 of the CCP Virtual Speakers Series, with support from Indigenous Services Canada's Manitoba Regional Office. The CCP Speaker series hosted speakers sharing knowledge about land-based healing which featured Cara Basil and Karonhienhawe Linda Delormier. Cara is Secwepemc from Bonaparte/Esk̓ etem̓ c and talked about the work the Secwepemc Health Caucus did at the nation level to support a community-driven approach toward land-based healing. In her presentation Cara presented “Self-determination & Land Based Healing: Using a Community-Driven and Nation-based Approach to Uphold Secwepemc Wellness”. To decolonize the planning and reporting process they went with videos that honoured our oral tradition instead of typical written reports. The Secwepemc nation has approximately 15,000 members and 17 communities of which 16 participated. Sessions with community members were held online with a graphic recorder to visually represent community input and needs that moved toward their visions of land-based healing. Graphic recordings from several Secwepemc communities were shared. Cara shared about seeing through the Secwepemc lens of land-based healing in which the land speaks to us and cleanses us. Indigenous or non-Indigenous, the land offers healing through connection to its beauty and power. To act on a vision of land-based healing and Secwepemc wellness, an on the land mentor apprentice program was offered to support nations member to learn with mentors sharing Secwepemc ways, hunting, fishing, basket making, harvesting medicines, etc.
Connecting with the land in Legwike near Chase
You can check out Cara’s excellent talk on a community driven nation based-approach here. Highly recommended!
Secwepemc Teachings & Language
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FEATHERBOARD WORKSHOP Be Inspired! Professional Centre hosted a Featherboard making workshop facilitated by Peggy McBryan of Touching Souls Healing Arts. Peggy is a Wholistic Healer and Educator, a RESET instructor, Reiki Master and Energy Healer.
scécp̓ el̓ st feather
Peggy guided us in crafting together prepared wooden boards that had been previously sanded, oiled and holepunched. We wrapped our chosen fabric on the boards and sewed them together, creating a booklet-like case to protect our cherished feathers safe at home or traveling.
Stay tuned for upcoming workshops!
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A Winter Walk - R K̓ uwete ne S7istk Weytkp. Lisa re skwest. I would like to share a story in our language about a walk I took with my language mentor, Ada Jules (Cstelnec). We walked and conversed in Secwepemctsin (Eastern dialect) one winter day. I am continually learning and cannot speak/write anywhere near the level of our amazing fluent elders and I may not always be accurate, but I hope to find ways to share our beautiful language. I am always open to corrections! Thank you to all of my teachers and Chief Atahm School for supporting me on my language journey. Thank you to Ada for helping me edit this story. - Lisa Orton (Cstelnec, Adams Lake)
Ne January, m-k̓ uwete-kuc met̓ e stemet, Ada, ell re sqexe. Yeri7 r le7 t̓ e sitq̓ t ne s7istk lu7. (In January, I went for a walk with Ada and my dog. It was a good day in winter.) M-repelc-kuc ne r tsququm ne smimeys r tégwe r Chase, BC. (We hiked up the mountain beside the town of Chase, BC.) R cwecuwéwll r skwest.s ri7 r “Scatchard Switchbacks”. Ta7 k stselxesten r skwestúl̓ ecw. (The trail is called “Scatchard Switchbacks”. I do not know that place name/Secwepemc name.) Yeri7 r ts̓ ellt ell kwikwíyt ne tmicw yexmell m-ts7ecw-kuc r w7ecwes-kuc ne sk̓ epellcw. (It was cold and slippery on the ground but we were happy to be outside.) Ts7ecw7úy re sqexe, ri7 xwent r nuxwes ne tsququm. My dog was really happy and ran fast up the mountain.
Yerí7 r le7 t̓ e sitq̓ t lu7! (It was a good day!)
M-wikte-kuc r cw7it t̓ e meláme sten ne stselts̓ él ell ne stseltsets̓ el neri7 ne nekect. (We saw lots of medicine there on the trees and bushes in the forest.)
M-ts̓ xetem-kuc t̓ e tsit̓ ne tsq̓ ellp ell mpemínte-kuc ri7 r k̓ woyi7ese t̓ e melénllp ne smimeys r cwecuwéwll. (We looked at pitch on Douglas fir and we found a small Balsam tree beside the trail.)
Ne stqeltk.s r cwecuwéwll, m-píqwete-kuc ri7 r tegwe r Chase ell Sexqeltqin ne pstewt. (On the top of the trail, we looked at the town of Chase and Adams Lake reserve across the river.) Neri7 r tseqwtsqwéqwelqw ell wíle nu7. (There was red willow and lichen.)
Telri7 tspelq̓ ilc-kuc tektn r tsetsitcws. (From there, we returned to our homes.)
M-wiktn t̓ ek tk̓ eye7úse7. Ye7ene ri7 r tpeqpqúqse7. (We saw berries that lasted through the winter. They were waxberries.)
Indigenous Entrepreneur Profile 2022
4 Generations Creations
Weytk, my name is Ashley Michel (Tkemlups te Secwepemc) and I am the owner and artist of 4 Generations Creations. I am a mother, full-time Bachelor of Education student, self-taught seamstress, artist, & designer. Driven by my passion for our culture and language, I pride myself in creating Indigenous designs that unapologetically take up space in this colonized world. I hope by doing this, others won’t be left with a feeling of “lost identity”; but instead, by decolonizing the fashion industry, be Unapologetically Indigenous. When my daughter was a baby, I could not afford to buy her a new regalia or beadwork – so, I taught myself! It was important to me that she had traditional attire to attend and participate in pow wows, ceremonies, and other events. It was such an empowering experience and together we gained power and pride in who we were as Secwepemc Women every time we wore our regalia and ribbon skirts. Eventually, over time, I was receiving requests for custom orders from Indigenous dancers all over Canada and USA. Now I create other hand made items as well as digital art which I print on apparel and stickers. Covid really hit my business hard. There was no pow wows or events. I knew I had to adapt to financially provide for my daughter and me. So, I decided to invest into my business with the last of our money and purchase an iPad to become a digital artist. I planned to do stickers which quickly sold out on my first launch. I received requests to create apparel and have since expanded my business!
Website
https://4generationscreations.ca
https://www.facebook.com/4generationscreations/
Instagram @4generationscreations TikTok @4generationscreations
I think one of my biggest successes as an entrepreneur is the whole experience this has been and lessons I have learnt along the way. I am extremely grateful to be able to work from home which means I get to spend more time with my daughter. I absolutely LOVE what I do. It does not feel like work. Creating is healing to me. I have been able to reconnect back to my culture which makes my heart so happy. At 30, I am finally becoming who I feel like I am meant to be. I have found my selfidentity as an Indigenous Mother and Woman.
Be the next entrepreneur profiled! INTERESTED IN LISTING YOUR BUSINESS PROFILE IN OUR NEWSLETTER, SOCIAL MEDIA AND/OR WEBSITE? FILL OUT THE FORM HERE. Contact Lisa Orton at communications.secwepemc @gmail.com
Indigenous Entrepreneur Profile 2022
Video Production & Editing
Craig Duck Chief Email duckchief4403@gmail.com Phone 250.320.6682
Chief Technology is owned and operated by Craig Duck Chief of the Sikasika Nation, part of the Siksikaitsitapi – Blackfoot Confederacy. Chief Technology is a media production company providing video and editing services to small and medium-sized businesses and Indigenous organizations for marketing and promotional purposes. As well, Chief Technology provides video/editing services for Indigenous communities to visually document and archive important events, ceremonies, and gatherings. Craig films on the ground or by drone. Chief Technology is based in Secwepemcúl̓ ecw with production so far mainly focused on local bands in the Secwepemc Lakes area in addition to work with SNTC and Sikasika nation in Alberta. Craig’s most recent work has covered Elders gatherings and large significant gatherings like Calling Our Children Home and Walking Our Spirits Home with Adams Lake Band. Craig’s work stems back to 2011 when he saw the need for Indigenous communities to capture and archive important cultural moments as a community, that also respected the community’s Indigenous knowledge and Intellectual Property Rights. Sometimes the work is just for the community, not public. As a social entrepreneur, Craig looks forward to working with smaller businesses and organizations that may not usually have the opportunity to be featured in promotional videos to market their work and business. Craig enjoyed opportunities to travel across Canada for his work, especially with the Big Idea competition in Eastern Canada. It can be challenging to balance family and full-time work as a teacher all while building a business. However, Craig believes it is important to step back, re-evaluate and keep going when it comes to facing challenges as an entrepreneur. He finds motivation and success in the positive feedback from clients and the communities that he works with. Contact Craig to support your filming and editing needs for marketing and promotional purposes. Stayed tuned for the soon to be released website (March 2022) for more information.
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Support Indigenous Led Non Profit Organizations making a difference
Wumec r Cqweqwelutn-kt Community Society
Indigenous Led Non-Profits
Wúmec r Cqweqwelútn-kt Community Society offers Secwepemc language classes through an Intergenerational Secwepemctsin Learning Model. Over the past year, classes have been offered online, opening up opportunities for Secwepemc people across the country to learn their language. The team at Wuméc r Cqweqwelútn-kt also recently published an accompanying book "Secwepemctsín 1 Songs and Supplementary Activities and Games" for families to engage in multigenerational practice through fun language learning activities such as games, songs, and Q&A. For questions or interest in upcoming courses, contact Dr. Janice Dick-Billy at jrdickbilly@gmail.com
Secwepemc Foodlands Conservation and the Cwelcwelt kuc Garden
The Secwepemc Foodlands Conservation project is doing research and engagement on how Secwepemc hunting, fishing, farming and gatherings are strategies for health, healing and responding to climate change, COVID-19 and the overlapping social issues. The project extends out from the Cwelcwelt kuc (“we are well” in the Secwepemc language) garden located on Neskonlith IR #1 where the Secwepemc chapter of The Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty (WGIFS) is developing plans and proposals for the establishment of a Secwepemc Foodlands Conservation Area (SFCA).
Winter Words Seqwlut t̓ e s7istk Winter Go look up these words on atahm.info
Winter home pit house
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CURRENT EVENTS, PROGRAMS & RESOURCES FOR ENTREPRENEURS Interior & Northern Work Integrated Learning Initiative Employer Resources Work-integrated learning opportunities allow for mentorship opportunities for your staff, and a further opportunity to help shape the next industry professionals of the future.The INWIL team will work with you to explore WIL pathways that are suitable to your needs and goals, curate job postings that entice candidates to apply, and get your opportunity in front of thousands of students across our three campuses throughout Interior and Northern BC.
Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund
The Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund is a micro-finance program open to Indigenous women-owned businesses who may lack access to conventional financing.
Activating the Financial Infrastructure of the 100 Billion National Indigenous Economy The Indigenomics Institute is inviting Indigenous leaders, Indigenous businesses and organizations, government, educational institutions, private industry, policy makers and corporations to this conference on May 19 - 20th, 2022 at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver, BC Canada.
Innovator Skills Innitiative
"The Innovator Skills Initiative provides up to $10,000 to help employers hire a new employee. The program helps underrepresented people get their first job in B.C.’s tech sector and supports companies facing skills shortages to grow and expand."
Tourism Relief Fund "Indigenous tourism projects are important to Canada’s economic recovery efforts and a priority under the Tourism Relief Fund. Under the fund, a minimum of $50 million will specifically support Indigenous tourism initiatives. Contributions to Indigenous entities (not generating profits) will normally be non-repayable. Indigenous applicants are invited to apply through the process described below"
Futurpreneur Canada Futurpreneur Canada supports Indigenous entrepreneurs aged 18-39 with launching or buying their own business. They have up to $60,000 in financing, provide an expert mentor for up to two years, and access to resources. Futurpreneur Canada can help young entrepreneurs bring their business plan to life. Access stories about how young Indigenous entrepreneurs have successfully launched their own businesses, a library of entrepreneurship resources, and business plan creation resources.
RBC Financial Literacy for Indigenous People The RBC Financial Literacy for Indigenous Peoples Course was created in response to calls from residential school survivors and First Nations youth who recommended financial training as a means to maximizing the benefits of financial compensation. Course content will share the information you need to make informed decisions and help you achieve lasting financial well-being.
Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneur Program Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program offer loans to self-identified woman or non-binary individual. Whether you are just starting out or trying to grow your business, you can tailor your support program to meet your unique needs with access to a resource library and opportunities for networking and advice from experienced mentors.
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INDIGENOUS BUSINESS LISTINGS LIVN & GIVN Design Company Website info@livn-givn.com IG @wearlivngivn FB: Livn & Givn Design Company Ltd.
Fashion Speaks International Email fsimodels@gmail.com FB @fsimodelsandtalent
Up the Hill at Loakin Botanicals
In My Defense Website inmydefenseofficial@gmail.com IG @official.inmydefense FB: In My Defense Keychains
Fireweed Wellness Products Email fireweed4u@pm.me Products sold at 632 Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC
Nail Junkiez
Website Email juneareeves@upthehillatloakin.com FB @www.UPTHEHILLATLOAKIN2016 @up_the_hill_at_loakin
karina.nailjunkiez@gmail.com FB: Karina.NailJunkiez
Four Directions Driving School
Wild Rose Healing
Website https://www.fourwindsdrive.com Email fourwinds_drive@outlook.com FB @fourwindsdrive
Pat Gauthier Fine Art Website Email patgauthierstudio@gmail.com IG @patgauthierstudio FB @patgauthierart
www.wildrosehealing.ca Email wildrosehealingbc@gmail.com FB: @mobilemassagebc
Maskwa Den Website www.pebblesnook.ca Email maskwaden@gmail.com Storefront 637 Shuswap Avenue Chase, BC, V0E 1M0
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BE INSPIRED! Indigenous Gift Shop 632 Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC
Be Inspired! Gift Shop is an Indigenous owned and operated business. We offer gifts from local Indigenous entrepreneurs and Indigenous designed items. Consider our gift ship for gift giving, events, conventions and gatherings.
Totes | Blankets Reusable Bags Puzzles | Masks Stationary | Decals Magnets | Lotions Smudge Sprays Herbal Products
SECWEPEMC LAKES & TRAINING EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE INDIGENOUS BUSINESS RESOURCE LIST Financing and Loans
Skills Training
Advisory Services
Mentorship Support
Aboriginal Business Advisory Centres
British Columbia Assembly of
Aboriginal Business & Community Development Centre (ABCD)
BCAFN is a Provincial Territorial Organization representing and advocating for the 203 First Nations in British Columbia. Phone:1-250-962-1603 www.bcafn.ca
Get advice on Indigenous business planning in the Kootenay, Northeast & Cariboo Regions. Phone:1-800-880-1022 www.gov.bc.ca/aboriginalbusinessadvisorycentres
First Nations (BCAFN)
A non-profit organization that is involved in supporting business, community & economic development. Located in Prince George, BC. Phone:1-250-562-6325 www.abdc.bc.ca
Burns Lake Native Development Corporation BLNDC empowers First Nations to realize their economic aspirations within their traditional territories. Phone:1-250-692-3188 Aboriginal Business & www.blndc.ca Entrepreneurship Development Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Provides a range of services and supports to promote the growth of a strong Indigenous business sector in Canada. Access business financing and advice through BDC's Phone:1-604-666-7891 Indigenous Bank Department. www.inacservices.com/aboriginal-business-and-entrepreneurship- www.bdc.ca/en development Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Aboriginal Business Entrepreneurship Tools and financing for Indigenous businesses. & Skills Training Program www.ccab.com/tfab/ Skills training, advisory and mentorship services. Located in Nelson, BC. Phone:1-250-352-3878 www.aboriginalbest.com
Aboriginal Business Investment Council
Access to a variety of resources to help start and grown your business, including skills training and success stories. www.bcibic.ca
Aboriginal Financial Institutions
Information and advice on business planning, financing and other economic development opportunities throughout BC. Phone:1-844-827-0327 www.nacca.ca/aboriginal-financial-institutions
Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers Cando is a federally registered, non-profit society that is Indigenous controlled, community based, and membership driven. Cando focuses on education and professional development for Economic Development Officers working in Indigenous communities or organizations. Phone:1-780-990-0303 www.edo.ca
All Nations Trust Company (ANTCO)
Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations (CFDC of CIFN) Promotes and provides community economic development support services to Indigenous people within the Central Interior of British Columbia. Phone:1-250-828-9833 www.cfdcofcifn.com
BC Aboriginal Economic Development
First Citizens Fund Business Loan Program Access business loans for Indigenous-owened enterprises. www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/indigenouspeople/first-citizens-fund
An Aboriginal owned Trust company, located in Kamloops, BC, that provides financial and advisory services to Aboriginal entrepreneurs. Phone:1-778-471-4110; Toll Free: 1-800-663-2959 www.antco.ca Programs, training & funding for Indigenous businesses. www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/indigenouspeople/economic-development
Haida Gwaii Community Futures Building foundations on the Island through business and community economic development. Phone:1-250-626-5594 www.haidagwaiifutures.ca
SECWEPEMC LAKES & TRAINING EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE INDIGENOUS BUSINESS RESOURCE LIST Financing and Loans
Skills Training
Hello I Am An Entrepreneur
This program encompasses a series of 12 workshops & includes unlimited mentoring, guest speakers, resource materials and video library. Phone:1-250-619-3450 www.helloiamanentrepreneur.com
Indigenous Community for Leadership and Development
ICLD works with Indigenous communities to develop and deliver personalized training to facilitate learning & skill growth that supports economic development. Phone:1-604-899-2400 www.icldgroup.com
Indigenous Peoples in Trades Training
Learn about trades opportunities for Indigenous peoples. Read success stories and receive guidance from the Industry Training Authority Apprenticeship Advisors. Phone:1-866-660-6011 www.itabc.ca/indigenous-peoples-trades/overview
Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ISETS)
ISETS links training needs to labour market demands, providing training, skills upgrading and job search assistance. www.canada.ca/en/employment-socialdevelopment/programs/indigenous-skills-employmenttraining.html
Indigenous Tourism Association of BC
Resources for Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities in BC who are operating or looking to start a tourism business. Phone:1-604-921-1070 www.indigenousbc.com
Junior Achievement BC
Entrepreneurship training and support for Indigenous youth throughout the Indigenous Business Circles program. Phone:1-604-688-3887 www.jabc.ca
Metis Financial Corporation of BC (MFCBC)
Metis owned lending institution created to finance the start-up, acquisition and/or expansion of viable Metis owned and operated small businesses based in British Columbia. Phone:1-833-399-3926 www.mfcbc.ca
Metis Nation BC Economic Development Portal
Economic development information and business registry for Metis businesses and entrepreneurs. Phone:1-778-349-7216 www.ecdev.mnbc.ca
Advisory Services
Mentorship Support
Native Fishing Association
NFA was developed to support struggling fishers. Not for profit financial lending institution. Phone:1-604-913-2997 www.shoal.ca
New Relationship Trust
Access business financing and economic development information for Indigenous enterprises in BC. Phone:1-604-925-3338 www.newrelationshiptrust.ca
Nuu-Chah-Nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC)
NEDC strives to assist Aboriginal’s make their dreams come true and build a better future for business! NEDC provides financing and business support to Aboriginals on Vancouver Island Phone:1-866-444-6332 www.nedc.info
Peace Hills Trust
Provides banking services for Indigenous entrepreneurs. Phone:1-250-769-9081 www.peacehills.com/business
Sto:lo Community Futures Corporation
Offers business loans, business support, training & workshops. Also aftercare to improve community business and economic development within the Sto:lo traditional territory Phone:1-604-858-0009 www.stolocf.ca
Tribal Resources Investment Corporation (TRICORP)
Administers a revolving loan fund which is operated to be selfsupporting. The mandate is to provide financing for business activities which increase the number of permanent jobs. Phone:1-250-624-3535 www.tricorp.ca/
Tale’awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Tale’awtxw has supported the success of over a thousand Aboriginal owned businesses operating withing their service area. www.tacc.ca