CORDA funding opportunities. The TFN Economic Development Officer can assist TFN members with the application process if members require help. Peter’s contact information is listed below:

Peter Joseph McKenzie
Temagami First Nation, Economic Development Officer
ecdev@temagamifirstnation.ca
705 237 8943 ext. 203

TFN Small Business Grants

Mission

To generate, promote and cultivate sustainable economic growth and benefits for the People of Daki Menan.
Economic Development Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Temagami First Nation Community key facts 2019
Temagami First Nation Community Profile 2019
Temagami First Nation member owned businesses

Daki Menan Lands & Resources Corporation

Daki Menan Lands and Resources Corporation (DMLRC) is an incorporated not-for-profit company. The directors are all band members, including representation from the council. DLMRC was incorporated in 2004 as part of the band’s forestry strategy, which was developed in 2001. DMLRC website

TFN Economic Development Strategy

Download the most recent update: Economic Development Strategy Progress 2020

Download our Community Profile: Temagami First Nation Community Profile

Download our Community Key Facts Sheet: Temagami First Nation Community key facts

Entrepreneurial Workshops

Workshop 1: How To Start A Business: The Basic
Download the workshop here: How to start a business 1 – The Basics

Workshop 2: How To Start A Business: Business Plans
Download the workshop here: How to start a business 2 – Business Plans
Download Business Plan Templates:
• BDC Business Plan Template
• waubetek business plan
• One or two page business plan

Workshop 3: How To Start A Business: Marketing Your Business
Download the workshop here: How to start a business 3 – Marketing

Workshop 4: What Can Computers And Software Do For My Business?
Download the workshop here: How to start a business 4 – Computer Software for Business

Indigenous sole proprietors now qualify for tourism funding relief – See Article Here

Waubetek.com
The Waubetek Business Development Corporation is an Aboriginal-owned and controlled organization that delivers business financing and economic development services to First Nations and Aboriginal businesses located throughout North-Eastern Ontario.We are members of the network of Community Futures Development Corporations in Ontario and Aboriginal Financial Institutions in Canada.

Gezhtoojig.ca
Gezhtoojig Employment and Training is a circle of Anishnabek people with a vision of self-determination will foster and direct Aboriginal employment, training and business development initiatives. They develop public and private partnerships with all employment and business sectors to promote the employability and economic success of Anishnabek people.

FedNor

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund

Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business: Tools & Financing for Aboriginal Business

Chiefs of Ontario Resources for First Nation Economic Development

Indigenous Business Development Toolkit – Supporting the growth of Indigenous business in Ontario

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) funding

Indigenous Women in Business – Links and Resources

Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund

Native Women’s Association of Canada

PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise

TFN Economic Development Advisory Committee

Councillor Bradley Paul – Council Ex-Officio
Councillor John McKenzie – Alternate
Maranda Saville – Member
Douglas H. McKenzie Jr. – Member
Duane Paul – Member
Julian Cote – Member

Staff Support – Peter McKenzie, Economic Development Advisor

Interim Economic Development Officer

Peter McKenzie
ecdev@temagamifirstnation.ca

Contact

Economic Development
General Delivery
Bear Island, Lake Temagami, ON, P0H 1C0
Phone: (705) 237-8943 Ext. 203
Fax: (705) 237-8959

If you would like a meeting, please email ecdev@temagamifirstnation.ca and one will be arranged. Please include your name and telephone number.

Economic Development