Services
Community Workshops
We will assist, at the request of a community partner in offering workshops and short training sessions within the communities we serve.
Some examples of these are:
Business Funding Information
First Host
Introduction to Small Business
Preparing a Business Plan
Financial Management Information for Small Business Owners
Goal setting and Planning
CFDC of CIFN Programs and Services
Personal Budgeting & Credit and Collections
First Nations Company Registration
We would like to ensure our People receive equal opportunities, therefore we are developing a contractors database for First Nations Businesses within our region. This is designed to collect the information we need to complete the database.
Your information will then be entered into our database. This information will not be distributed without your consent. We could however contact you if opportunities fitting your profile come to our attention. Please note: this information could be relevant to the upcoming contracting opportunities for the Kwoiek Creek Run of the River Project.
Artisans Catalogue
CFDC of Central Interior First Nations is creating a catalogue to place First Nations Artisans living within our geographical, this is a great opportunity for First Nations Artisans to create and maintain a portfolio and also create a biography of themselves.
Artisan Catalogue Information Form PDF File
Please feel free to contact Juli Taylor at 250-828-9753 for more information. email is first name followed by @cfdcofcifn.com
Native Artisans Showcase & Sale
Each fall Community Futures hold a two day showcase and sale featuring cultural and artistic work of Aboriginal people. 2007 marks the 13th anniversary of this exciting event.
When you walk into the show you are greeted with a joyous array of colors, the smell of tanned hides and a huge selection of Aboriginal artwork including:
Beadwork
Regalia
Carvings
Paintings
Dreamcatchers
Pottery
Masks
Moccasins
Eagle head knives
Pine needle and birch bark baskets
Clothing
Jewelery
Rattles
Drums
Shawls
The Showcase has grown in popularity and success over the past 10 years. It is a terrific opportunity to buy unique, authentic Aboriginal craftwork and it is a good economic opportunity for the artist as well. Sales exceeded $58,000 during one day, at on of our prior events.
Trade Shows
Trade shows are an excellent opportunity to share information and for Aboriginal entrepreneurs and businesses to network with the public, other businesses and service providers. Often there is minimal communication between Aboriginal goods and service providers and other sectors of society.
Community Futures' trade shows have an Aboriginal atmosphere that is very pleasing to be part of, they enhance cultural awareness. In addition the marketing and networking opportunities add direct benefit to the Aboriginal community.
Watch for local advertising and come and see what is available in you area. If you are interested in having us attend your area, contact Jordan George by phone (250) 314-1565.
Visions For The Future: Career Development Conference For Aboriginal Youth
Visions for the Future Conference for Aboriginal youth was held February 25-26, 1999 in the Grand Hall at UCC. This conference was only two days long for recent graduates with limited work experience to provide career related topics to youth who've completed their education. During this conference the youth got to learn about many different aspects of business. The youth got to learn about education funding resources, Entrepreneurial Programs, how to plan a potential career, resume writing and interviewing tips, Professional Driving training Institute and what they offer, UCC extension programs, and accounting careers. These were all held in different workshops during this conference at UCC.
