Our Publications
Focusing on a wide range of issues from entrepreneurship to social economy and Indigenous taxation, our team of advisors and consultants share their expertise in the articles they publish in order to facilitate your projects.
26
Mar
2024
Annick Ouellet, an Innu from Mashteuiatsh, is a start-up entrepreneur whose business specializes in growing specialty mushrooms and harvesting wild mushrooms.
19
Mar
2024
We have seen the social economy movement progress in Quebec for more than thirty years, but the model remains vague for some. The social economy is above all a means of providing solutions to the challenges of our communities through entrepreneurial projects.
29
Feb
2024
In 2023, the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC) awarded eleven (11) Nikanewin Bursaries of $2,500 in addition to one $5,000 Bursary. These grants were awarded specifically to First Nations people aged 18 and over living in Quebec (inside or outside the communities) who have a business project in mind and want to take action. Today, we present to you one of the recipients of the 2023 edition, Ms. Lily Duchesneau, and her Hutte de médecine étoilée (starry medicine hut) project.
30
Jan
2024
For an aspiring entrepreneur, embarking on unfamiliar territory strewn with challenges can seem daunting. This is why having a mentor is an invaluable asset as they can help guide you through troubled waters while pointing out opportunities.
09
Jan
2024
The FNQLEDC was pleased to welcome more than thirty Indigenous women entrepreneurs from across Quebec on November 7th and 8th as part of its Noce Wakoc – The path of the Indigenous woman entrepreneur event.
05
Dec
2023
The social economy encompasses organizations and businesses that prioritize services to members and the community rather than simply focusing on profit.
29
Nov
2023
Are you an Indigenous woman entrepreneur looking for financial and professional resources to help you start or develop your business project? Or are you interested in launching or improving your website? Then look no further! You may be eligible for the different components of the FNQLEDC’s new funding program: the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Support Program (IWESP).
15
Nov
2023
Need a financial boost and support for your development? The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC) aims to establish an environment and support that is conducive to the development of collective enterprises in food security.
31
Oct
2023
The concept of entrepreneurship in indigenous communities reflects a dynamic of change and cultural preservation. It is becoming a means of strengthening the autonomy of Indigenous communities that use it as an engine for economic development.
13
Oct
2023
On September 27th, the Annual General Meeting of the FNQLEDC took place. The session was divided into four sections, each dedicated to the presentation of a department by a representative of the FNQLEDC.
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