Apeetogosan Métis Development Inc.

08/25/2026

🎉 We’re excited to welcome ATB Financial as a sponsor of the 2026 Indigenous Business Trade Show!

A big thank you to ATB for supporting this event and helping us celebrate and strengthen Indigenous entrepreneurship across Alberta.

Join us during Small Business Week to discover Indigenous-owned businesses, shop local products and services, make new connections, and celebrate the incredible entrepreneurs in our communities.

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 Wyndham Edmonton Hotel & Conference Centre
🎟️ FREE admission & open to the public!

Thank you, ATB, for helping make this event possible! 🙌

Learn more about the Trade Show:
👉 https://www.apeetogosan.com/tradeshow

Join Apeetogosan (Métis) Development Inc. for an Indigenous Business Trade Show in Edmonton during Small Business Week. Explore Indigenous-owned businesses, vendor tables, food, artisans, industry partners, and community connections.

08/19/2026

New on the Apeetogosan Learning Hub: Métis Entrepreneur Spotlight — Momenta Apparel

We’re proud to share the story of Cassandra Malin, founder of Momenta Apparel, a Canadian activewear brand built around comfort, function, and purpose.

After years in health, wellness, and hot yoga, Cassandra created Momenta to offer a thoughtful alternative in the activewear industry. Her journey highlights the importance of product research, business planning, financial preparation, resilience, and staying connected to your “why.”

Her advice to future entrepreneurs: create a business that solves a problem, and when setbacks happen, revisit your purpose to stay inspired and focused.

Read the full spotlight here:
https://www.apeetogosan.com/learning-hub/momenta-apparel

Turning Pain into Purpose: Cassandra Malin’s Journey with Momenta Apparel

08/14/2026

🎉 Exciting News — We Have a New Co-Host! 🎉

Apeetogosan Métis Development Inc. is thrilled to officially welcome Settlement Investment Corporation (SIC) as a co-host of our 2026 Indigenous Trade Show!

We’re excited to work together to create a day that celebrates and supports Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses and communities. This partnership will help us bring even more people together to SHOWCASE. CONNECT. GROW.

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
📍 Wyndham Edmonton Hotel and Conference Centre
4440 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB

Everyone is welcome to come out, connect, shop, network and celebrate Indigenous business success!

Interested in becoming a vendor or sponsor? We’d love to hear from you.

A huge welcome and thank you to SIC for joining us. We can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together! 🧡

Please share and help us spread the word!

08/11/2026

Métis Entrepreneur Spotlight: The Wayfarer Café

Our newest Learning Hub article features Teresa, owner of The Wayfarer Café, a mobile café built around handcrafted drinks, wholesome food, quality ingredients, and creating a welcoming place for people to connect.

Her story shares how funding, business planning, and community support helped turn her vision into a mobile business.

Read the full article:
https://www.apeetogosan.com/learning-hub/the-wayfarer-cafe

For Teresa, owner of The Wayfarer Café , business ownership is about more than serving coffee. It is about creating a warm and welcoming space where people can slow down, connect, and enjoy handcrafted drinks and baked goods made with care. The Wayfarer Café was inspired by Teresa’s love of brin...

07/24/2026

✨ We're thrilled to announce the Apeetogosan Indigenous Trade Show! ✨

(See our event poster below for all the details!)

This October, we're bringing together Indigenous entrepreneurs, artisans, service providers, businesses, and community organizations for a full day of networking, shopping, learning, and celebrating Indigenous business success.

Whether you're:
🛍 Looking to showcase your products
🤝 Hoping to make new business connections
💼 Growing your customer base
❤️ Passionate about supporting Indigenous businesses

—we'd love to have you join us!

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
📍 Wyndham Edmonton Hotel & Conference Centre
Edmonton, Alberta

Booths are filling up, so don't wait!

Visit:
🌐 https://www.apeetogosan.com/tradeshow

📣 Check out the poster below and share this post to help us reach Indigenous entrepreneurs across Alberta!

07/02/2026

Come on down to Métisfest and say hi. Pop by and tell us about your business.

06/25/2026

Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs,

Will you be in the Greater Edmonton area on July 22?
Have you been considering the possibility of owning your own business?

We invite you to join us for an interactive workshop designed to help you explore your entrepreneurial journey.

Date: July 22
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: ATB Entrepreneur Centre, 4234 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 6Y8

This session offers an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with others who share an interest in business ownership.
If you would like to attend, please confirm your participation by completing the form below:

05/20/2026

Apeetogosan Métis Development Inc. is now hiring a Commercial Loans Officer. Métis, First Nations and Inuit are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send resumes and a cover letter to [email protected]

05/20/2026

If you get a chance to attend one of the 15 Kitchen Parties across Alberta hosted by Metis Nation of Alberta, its a great time! Highly recommend for a family outing.

· May 19 – Edmonton

· May 22 – High River

· May 28 – Fort Chipewyan

· May 30 – St. Albert

· May 31 – St. Paul des Métis

· June 8 – Conklin

· June 9 – Lac La Biche

· June 26 – Grande Prairie

· June 27 – Peace River

· June 28 – Fort Vermilion

· July 22 – Medicine Hat

· July 23 – Airdrie

· July 24 – Rocky Mountain House

· July 25 – Hinton

· July 26 – Whitecourt