Indigenous Peerpreneur Sessions
Do you ever feel like you’re handling the ups and downs of entrepreneurship on your own? Join our Indigenous Peerpreneur Sessions, a free 4-week virtual program tailored for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Alberta. Take part in group-led sessions where you can share your business challenges, collaborate on practical solutions, and learn from the experiences of other Indigenous small business owners.
Applications close January 23, 2025.
Session Dates:Â Thursday, March 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 2:00pm-3:30pm.
Why Participate?
By actively participating in all 4 x 90-minute group discussions and interacting with your peers, you will gain access to a community of Indigenous entrepreneurs who, like you, have navigated the processes of small business ownership and can provide guidance and encouragement.
- Exchange Ideas & Lessons Learned
- Share & Learn Best Practices
- Build Your Network & Support System
- Set Goals & Define Your Path
Program Criteria
- Your Alberta-based Indigenous business is registered or incorporated.
- Your business has been in operation for 1-5 years.
- You can commit to attending all 4 virtual sessions (1.5 hours)
Ready to Meet Entrepreneurs Just Like You?​
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Indigenous Peerpreneur Session​ is free.
Participants are expected to dedicate approximately 90-minutes per week (over the course of 4 weeks) to the program by attending all four weekly virtual sessions. Outside of the sessions, participants may require additional time to complete assignments.
Only participants able to attend all 4 weekly sessions should apply.
Business Link will strive to create a safe and judge-free space. Feel free to share only what you’re comfortable with. Each session will be facilitated/moderated by our Business Strategists. Their role is to ensure that the environment remains a secure and confidential space for participants to openly discuss their business ideas and challenges.
The sessions are virtual and will be conducted using Microsoft Teams video chat. This allows you to participate from any location, provided you have a reliable internet connection.
Each cohort will comprise of a small group of approximately 6-10 small business owners. This small group size remains consistent throughout the entire program duration, ensuring personalized attention and meaningful connection among participants.
While we accept all applications, we want to ensure that as many entrepreneurs applying for the first time can participate in this unique program.
