Partnering with Indigenous communities is important for the SADC and CAE Network. These communities possess distinct cultures, traditions, and ways of life that deserve to be recognized. The projects and businesses supported by the SADC and CAE help strengthen the economic capacities of all Indigenous communities and enrich our overall communities in a sustainable way. Among its members, the Network also includes two Indigenous SADCs located in Kuujjuaq and Waswanipi. Here are some examples of projects supported within various Indigenous communities in Quebec.
Last year, Lisanne Petiqay decided to take the plunge and launch her business, MiskiZann. With her place of business in Wemotaci, you can discover a range of moccasins, traditional mittens, and other artisanal Atikamekw products made and personalized for her clients.
Lisanne is the second winner of the Défi OSEntreprendre in Mauricie. She stood out in the category of Exploitation, Transformation, and Production. It was in 2020 that we crossed paths, allowing her to benefit from a Youth Strategy loan from the SADC of Haut-Saint-Maurice. The entrepreneur aims to grow her business.
Arts et Trésors Inouïs is a well-rooted Indigenous art shop in the Quebec taiga, located in Radisson, at the crossroads of the communities of the Cree Nation of James Bay and the Inuit of Nunavik. They offer the discovery of various objects united by “ancient traditions based on survival, unique art passed down from generation to generation, and carefully crafted Inouïs Treasures made by the Indigenous Peoples of the North, the Inuit. We are proud to support entrepreneurs who showcase the unique heritage and cultural diversity of Indigenous peoples.
La Galouïne Inn & Restaurant sells its house-made products under the Terroir Boréal line. Thanks to the Regional Assistance and Recovery Fund, an initiative aimed at providing non-repayable emergency financial aid to support businesses and communities affected by the pandemic, the company will be able to update its website.
Owner Martin Brisson is developing a new online commerce platform and is being guided by the SADC of Haute-Côte-Nord throughout the project.
Aquaculture l’Indigène is an agricultural cooperative specializing in the production of native brook trout intended for stocking. Indeed, fishing lodges and ZECs source their fish from this aquaculture for their own lakes.
It was through the efforts of the SADC of Haute-Côte-Nord that the owners Serge Pelchat and Francis Dupuis were encouraged to start their training in marketing. This learning will undoubtedly allow them to increase their visibility and further promote their expertise.
Totem Aviation is a company located at the Les Escoumins aerodrome that provides air taxi services as well as tours over the Saguenay fjord, near Tadoussac. Owner Johanne Bouchard was able to take advantage of the Regional Aid and Recovery Fund (FARRATDEL 2.0), designed to better equip small businesses to navigate the new challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The company has decided to utilize the funding received to enhance its strategic planning, with the goal of ensuring the long-term viability of the business.
Atikuss is a company that offers warm products such as boots (Mukluk), hats, bags, and other creations made traditionally while keeping in mind reuse, waste reduction, and community return.
The founder, Josée Leblanc, was guided by the SADC Côte-Nord: “SADC Côte-Nord immediately supported my project. Even today, I can count on their invaluable advice.” To read more about her journey, see her full profile.
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