Indigenous Women Entrepreneur (IWE) program

The Government of Canada is continuing to make important investments to ensure a strong economy in communities across the North. Traditionally underserved businesses, particularly those that are women-owned or Indigenous-owned, are an important pillar to regional economic growth, providing a wide spectrum of important goods and services to their communities.

This funding, delivered by CanNor, and part of the Government of Canada’s $6 billion Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES), served as additional financing for dänä Näye Ventures to accommodate a growing subscription base to its Indigenous Women Entrepreneur program, allowing for more applicants to be accepted into the program. dänä Näye Ventures is a Yukon-based, First Nation-led institution that provides business development and financial services for entrepreneurs and businesses across the territory. Through its IWE micro loan program, applicants can receive micro-loans up to $20,000 to expand or grow their business, and are provided access to dedicated business support officers, regular workshops and skills training.

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