We respect and promote Indigenous Peoples’ right to remain distinct and pursue their own visions of economic and social development and prosperity.
Reconciliation & Decolonization
We seek to uphold the principles of the UN’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.
Collaboration
We bring together youth, Elders, artists, educators, and entrepreneurs and foster dialogue and innovation on locally-driven responses to community challenges.
Innovation
We foster an environment in which everyone is a leader and a learner, and no idea is too small. We experiment, take on challenges, adapt in the face of challenges, and embody an entrepreneurial mindset in all that we do.
Openness to Dialogue
We incorporate humility in our learning processes - exploring what we’re getting right, and where we need to improve. We apply this learning to our work, engaging our participants and partners to support our continued growth and improvement.
Person-centered
We seek to know and understand each of our participants individually - their life circumstances, motivations, desires, and unique needs - to ensure our programs, materials, and support meet them where they are at.
Sustainability
We build local capacity, resources, and leadership so that the entrepreneurial ecosystem can thrive over time. We address systemic gaps to ensure meaningful long-lasting change in communities.
Our Values
Cameron Sapp
Cameron Sapp’s Mobile Mechanic Service (CMMS) provides local and commercial mechanical services in and around the southern and central regions of the Northwest Territories. Passionate about being an entrepreneur and being in charge of his own work, he takes pride working in, and contributing to a community that aligns to his values.
Beverley Bagnall Hope and Frank Hope
Bev and Frank’s Shakes the Dust Hope Consulting specializes in facilitating culturally respectful, safe processes in traditional healing and wellness. They believe it is essential to protect, practice, and share their culture and has made it their mission to do so.