Indigenous Principles for Startups

About EDGEEDGE is a vibrant community of people who believe entrepreneurship can create lasting change in society. It’s also a hub for impact entrepreneurs to grow their ventures, collaborate and develop new skills. Impact entrepreneurs, talented students, experienced faculty and like-minded community and industry collaborators work together at EDGE to amplify social and economic impact.We’re an integral part of Sheridan’s Academic & Industry Integrations (aii) division that connects education and industry to empower learner success, strengthen partnerships and advance academic excellence.Visit https://edge.sheridancollege.ca

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Learn from Indigenous ways of knowing and doing to build successful impact businesses, non-profits and social enterprises.

<p>This interactive session provides an understanding of Indigenous principles and the importance of relationships and connectivity for building meaningful businesses. Discover Indigenous business models and new pathways to doing business outside traditional ones. </p><p>We encourage participation and questions throughout the session; a safe place where we all meet, grow and learn! </p><h3>Who Should Attend</h3><p>Founders/Co-founders of small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs wanting to create a social impact and/or have a sustainability approach to their businesses or non-profits. </p><h3>Benefits </h3><p>Through this session you will:</p><ul><li>Develop an awareness of Indigenous principles of sustainability for impact entrepreneurship</li><li>Discover how relationships and connectivity are imperative components of sustainable business practices </li><li>Learn what some Indigenous communities are doing to implement sustainability and social impact practices in their business and work. </li></ul>

<h2>Speaker</h2><h3>Lorena Garvey | Proud Indigenous Kwe, Consultant, Educator &amp; Facilitator</h3><p>Lorena is an Anishinaabe Kwe born and raised in Windsor, Ontario. An experienced educator with a demonstrated history of working in the nonprofit industry, Lorena specializes in the development and facilitation of training embedded in adult learning principles, trauma-informed approaches and Indigenous ways of knowing and worldviews. She is also skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Youth Development, Facilitation, Training Design and Delivery, and Proposal Writing.</p><p>Lorena completed her Master of Education at York University in April 2022, focusing on urban Indigenous Education. </p><p>Lorena prioritizes balance in all areas of her life and believes that culture, language, family, and mentorship have helped her become who she is today.  </p>

<h2>Notes &amp; Logistics </h2><h3>Social Impact Catalyst powered by RBC Future Launch </h3><p>This series includes workshops designed to help you learn how to move from entrepreneurial ideas to execution. </p><p>The series includes: </p><ol><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/480877496537" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alternate Business Models | Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 at 6pm </a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/480884467387" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Digital Marketing For Startups | Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 at 6pm </a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/480906162277" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Building Your First Prototype | Thursday, March 16th, 2023 at 6pm </a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/legal-bootcamp-for-startups-with-ownr-tickets-481077243987" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Legal Bootcamp For Startups with Ownr | Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 at 6pm </a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/481106290867" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Essential Practices For Successful Entrepreneurs | Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 at 6pm </a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/481314132527" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Leverage Government Grants For Your Startup | Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 at 6pm</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/481317141527" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Planning For Growth: Accelerating Growth Through Strategic Knowledge | Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 at 6pm </a></li></ol>

<h2>Hosts</h2><h3>EDGE</h3><p><a href="https://edge.sheridancollege.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">EDGE</a> is where entrepreneurship and innovation thrive. We help impact entrepreneurs create meaningful change for our communities, society, and environment. We support changemakers as they explore entrepreneurial approaches to creating a more equitable and sustainable world. </p>

<h3>Important Notes</h3><p>This is a free event. Spots are limited. Register now to save your spot!  </p><p>Confirmation emails take up to 24 hours to be processed. We thank you for your patience.  </p><p>If you require any accommodations to register or to ensure your full participation in this event, please let us know at edge.programs@sheridancollege.ca  </p><p><strong>Media Consent:</strong> Screenshots and video recordings may be taken at this event. Your image may be used in printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes and may be made available to the media and other third parties, or published on the Internet. By registering for any of our events, you understand and acknowledge that your image may be taken and used at our discretion. If you have concerns about your image being used for these purposes, please speak to one of the organizers.  </p><p></p><h3>More Programs and Events  </h3><p>To stay in the loop, sign up for <a href="https://share.hsforms.com/1ZFikrDK1QJ26kbXV1-azKA2dz25" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">our newsletter.</a>  </p>

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