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.
30
Apr
2024
The FNQLEDC, in collaboration with the Centre de transfert d’entreprise du Québec (CTEQ,) was pleased to welcome community economic development officers (CEDOs), on March 26th, as well as Indigenous and non-Indigenous entrepreneurs from the Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Nord-du-Québec regions as part of its Conference Day on Business Transfer.
23
Apr
2024
The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission had the pleasure of welcoming around thirty young Indigenous entrepreneurs from across Quebec on March 12 and 13 as part of its event entitled “Auetiss: Me, an entrepreneur? Why not?”
16
Apr
2024
As part of its series of success stories in the Indigenous communities in Quebec, the FNQLEDC spoke with Jason Picard-Binet, new owner and president of Bastien Industries, a moccasin manufacturer that has been established in the community of Wendake since 1878.
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).
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