Dakota Ojibway Community Futures Development Corporation

08/21/2026

📣 Business Planning Workshop Coming Soon!

Ready to take the first step toward entrepreneurship?

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to develop a strong business plan and turn your ideas into action.

✅ Free workshop
✅ Free lunch
✅ Limited spots available

📍 Check the poster for your community's workshop details
Register today: 📧 [email protected]

08/18/2026

We're proud to support the 3rd Annual Niña Waṡte BBQ as a Bear Sponsor! 🐻✨

Come celebrate Indigenous entrepreneurs, connect with local businesses, and enjoy an afternoon of community and inspiration.

📅 August 22 | 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
📍 Kildonan Park, Teddy Bass Athletic Field

See you there!

✨Pidamaya ye! A huge thank you to Community Futures Dakota Ojibway for becoming a Bear Sponsor for our 3rd Annual Niña Waṡte BBQ: Showcasing Indigenous Entrepreneurs! ✨🐻

🔗https://cfmanitoba.ca/dakota-ojibway-contact/content/dakota-ojibway

💸 For those Indigenous Entrepreneurs looking into taking the next step for their business, we highly recommend their loan program!

We are incredibly grateful to have Community Futures Dakota Ojibway supporting this year’s event! Their commitment to supporting entrepreneurs through business development, resources, financing, and community always leaves us in awe! We are so honoured to have an organization that believes in the potential of Indigenous entrepreneurs standing alongside us! ✨

We can’t wait to welcome everyone on:
📅 August 22nd | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Kildonan Park – Teddy Bass Athletic Field
🔗 https://facebook.com/events/s/nina-waste-bbq-showcasing-indi/1018550367704624/

🖤❤️💛🤍

08/04/2026

🚀 Calling All Entrepreneurs!

Do you have an innovative business idea, a growing startup, or an inspiring entrepreneurial success story?

Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) in partnership with CIBC Business Banking presents The CIBC Biz Pitch Competition 2026. This is your opportunity to showcase your business, connect with industry professionals, and compete for a share of $45,000 CAD in prize money!

🏆 Prize Categories
✅ Entrepreneurial Success Story of the Year - $20,000
✅ Start-Up of the Year - $10,000
✅ Promising Student Entrepreneur of the Year - $10,000
✅ Most Popular Vote (Audience Choice) - $5,000

This is more than a competition. It's a chance to gain exposure, build connections, and take your business to the next level.

📢 Apply Today:
🔗 https://wekh.ca/bizpitch/

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to pitch your vision and grow your business!

08/04/2026

Feeling overwhelmed trying to balance business growth and personal well-being?

Join us for an insightful virtual webinar designed to help entrepreneurs maintain focus, prevent burnout, and build sustainable systems that support long-term business success.

📅 Webinar Details
Maintaining Focus, Preventing Burnout, and Sustaining Business Operations

🗓️ Wednesday, August 19, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Saskatchewan Time)
🕐 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Manitoba Time)

🎤 Guest Speaker: Kimberly Evans (Owner & CEO, JOY. Consulting + Experiences)

Register Today
🔗 https://august192026sustainingbusinessoperationswebinar.eventbrite.ca/

05/27/2026

🚀 Turn Your Business Idea Into Reality!
Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurs (IYE) and Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs (IWE) are excited to bring Business Planning Workshops to the community!

Are you a member of the community (18+) ready to learn how to build a strong, successful business plan? This is your opportunity to gain practical skills, connect with others, and take the next step toward your goals.

📍 Waywayseecappo First Nation
📅 June 10, 2026 | ⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation
📅 June 11, 2026 | ⏰ 10:00 AM

✅ Free to attend
✅ Lunch provided
✅ Limited spots available

📧 Register today: [email protected]

Let’s support Indigenous entrepreneurs and bring your ideas to life! 💡

04/07/2026

🌱 Thinking about starting a business? 🌱
DOCFDC is proud to share upcoming Business Builder Program Information Sessions for aspiring entrepreneurs in rural Manitoba and Saskatchewan who are living with self-declared health conditions or disabilities.

These sessions will walk you through how the Business Builder Program supports you from idea to launch with:
✔ Step by step business training
✔ One to one guidance and mentorship
✔ Personalized support
✔ Access to financial resources

📅 Upcoming sessions:
• April 29, 2026 – 10:00 AM SK | 11:00 AM MB
https://businessbuilderinfosessionApril292026.eventbrite.ca
• May 12, 2026 – 1:30 PM SK | 2:30 PM MB
https://businessbuilderinfosessionMay122026.eventbrite.ca

Applications for the 2026 program are now open.

02/24/2026

Did you know?
Dakota Ojibway Community Futures Development Corporation (DOCFDC) proudly works with 9 member communities throughout the Dakota and Ojibway First Nation communities.

We collaborate directly with our community members to grow local business ideas, strengthen entrepreneurship, and help community members access capital that traditional financial institutions may not offer.

Together, we’re building stronger economies and supporting the next generation of Indigenous entrepreneurs.

02/23/2026

Together, we can lift up our Dakota and Ojibway entrepreneurs. Follow us on Facebook to be part of the movement.