I-Cedar Program

🚨 Check Out This Inspiring Story! 🚨

We’re thrilled to share Gerald's incredible journey from the shores of Vancouver Island to opening the Pentlach Gallery! His story is a testament to resilience, passion, and the power of Indigenous entrepreneurship.

✨ Read the full article to learn how Gerald turned his dream into reality with the help of the I-CEDAR program. You won't want to miss it!

From Passion to Reality: Gerald's Journey with I-CEDAR Gerald, a proud member of the Snuneymuxw (Coast Salish Nation) of Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada, has a story that epitomizes resilience and determination. Born in Campbell River and raised in Nanoose Bay, Gerald'...

🎉 Congratulations to Melissa (Mel) Victor and Kwósel Indigenous Jewelry and Bead Supply on becoming a Semi-Finalist in the Pow Wow Pitch! 🌟 Check out her inspiring story and don't forget to cast your vote for her at the Pow Wow Pitch. 👉 [Vote for Mel](https://www.powwowpitch.org/vote/)

📢 Exciting news! Applications are now open for the September I-CEDAR Program. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join an incredible community of Indigenous entrepreneurs. The deadline to apply is August 11, 2024. Apply here: I-CEDAR Application - (https://icedar.ca/application)

Melissa Victor: A Journey of Passion, Growth, and Success Melissa (Mel) Victor, from the Cheam First Nation, is a proud graduate of the I-CEDAR program, Cohort 2. She is the visionary behind Kwósel Indigenous Jewelry and Bead Supply (https://www.kwosel.ca/).

Testimonial Thursday

"The I-CEDAR Program truly changed my life and small business towards tradition, change, growth and meaningful positivity. It helped me gain confidence in myself and helped me in my leadership role within my Indigenous Mexican and Native community. As an Indigenous Urban migrant worker, I was shown love and inclusion by the whole team and class."

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Nina Marie Villa Rodriguez - I-CEDAR Cohort 1 – Graduate

Apply NOW for the I-CEDAR program starting September 2024!

Deadline: August 11, 2024

Whether you're a new entrepreneur, already in business, or gearing up for a launch, this program is tailored for you!

Program Start: September 09, 2024

Program Delivery: Online, 3 days a week

Program Length: 14 weeks (September - December)

Eligibility: Indigenous BC Residents

Fee: Absolutely FREE! Fully Funded.

Apply with the link below: https://icedar.ca/application