Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
| Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund | |
|---|---|
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund is the organization that presents the annual NADF Awards.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- February 2015: The Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund partnered with the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce to create the APEX 2015 business exchange.[2]
- June 2015: The organization partnered with the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce to hold the APEX Aboriginal Partnership Exchange. Brian Davey represented the organization as a speaker at the 2015 gathering.[3]
- November 2015: The organization hosted its 5th Annual Mining Summit in Thunder Bay on October 27-28, 2015. It is collaborating with Waubetek Business Development Corporation to ensure the new mining centre serves all of northern Ontario.[4]
- June 2016: The organization partnered with the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce to host the Aboriginal Partnership Exchange in June 2016.[5]
- July 2016: This organization provided funding to help establish ORIGIN Recruitment and Operator Training.[6]
- September 2016: The organization provided funding for the construction of the Peltier's Auto Sales building. The agency approved the business project, allowing J.C. Peltier to realize a long-term professional goal.[7]
- October 2016: The organization presented Kateri Banning-Skaarup with the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2015.[8]
- March 2017: The organization participated in a funding panel at an entrepreneurship gathering in Thunder Bay in March 2017. The fund offers a financial services program that provides training in bookkeeping and financial statements. The agency manages an equity assistance grant program providing up to $10,000 for eligible projects.[9]
- April 2017: Representatives from this fund participated in a panel discussion regarding financing for entrepreneurs at a gathering in Thunder Bay.[10]
- October 2017: The organization hosted its 27th annual business awards ceremony on October 20, 2017, at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay. The event recognized seven recipients for their achievements in various business categories.[11]
- February 2018: The organization hosted its third Comprehensive Community Planning conference in Thunder Bay from February 13 to 15, 2018. Executive director Brian Davey stated the event helps communities set goals and learn best practices for planning.[12]
- December 2020: This institution provides assistance to Indigenous entrepreneurs with the development of business plans. It offers financing options to help individuals move their small business ideas toward reality.[13]
- April 2023: The organization hosted its 31st annual awards ceremony at the Valhalla Hotel and Conference Centre in Thunder Bay on March 24, 2023. It recognized various Indigenous entrepreneurs and community leaders for business excellence and leadership.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Fort William First Nation’s Michelle Elliott with NADF’s Startup Business of the Year award", Anishinabek News, 11 April 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Pic River citizen now Chamber of Commerce chair", Anishinabek News, 3 February 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Pic River venture highlighted during Aboriginal Partnership Exchange", Anishinabek News, 29 June 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Waubetek Business Development to develop Canada’s first Centre of Excellence on Aboriginal Mining", Anishinabek News, 6 November 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Partnerships essential to development of economic ventures", Anishinabek News, 17 June 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "ORIGIN bulldozing path for greater opportunities for women", Anishinabek News, 13 July 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Peltier’s Auto Sales continues to expand on services", Anishinabek News, 23 September 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Influential Women of Northern Ontario award recipient receives Premier’s Award Nomination", Anishinabek News, 11 October 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Entrepreneurship session panelists explore how to navigate for potential funding opportunities", Anishinabek News, 31 March 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "2017 Skookum Jim Award recipient discusses mining opportunities for First Nations", Anishinabek News, 14 April 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund hands out seven Business Awards", Anishinabek News, 26 October 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Long Lake #58 street patrol group highlighted at NADF Comprehensive Community Planning conference", Anishinabek News, 26 February 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Opinion: Small businesses – kick-starting and driving local economies", Anishinabek News, 10 December 2020 (archived copy; original article).