AFOA BC

The Big Reveal: Team Frog presents Full Circle! Congratulations to Team Frog, the winning team of the Indigenous Youth Entrepreneur Summit 2024! Full Circle is a non-profit centre that connects elders and youth through intergenerational knowledge and teachings. Team Frog was awarded $10,000 for their business idea! Watch their inspiring pitch and join us in celebrating their success! Team Frog was sponsored by Graham Construction and Securiguard Services Ltd. in partnership with AFOA BC and Bears Lair Dream Camps #AFOABC #BearsLairDreamCamps #BearsLairAFOABC2024 #WinningTeam

Watch Now: Team Thunderbird presents Our Creator's Spirit! Continuing with the incredible youth business pitches at the Indigenous Youth Entrepreneur Summit 2024, today we spotlight Team Thunderbird. Our Creator's Spirit is an online retail store with a focus on traditional DIY craft kits, bringing cultural heritage into the hands of customers. All five teams delivered outstanding pitches, but make sure to come back tomorrow to see which team walks away with $10, 000!!! Team Thunderbird was sponsored by NACCA and TELUS in partnership with AFOA BC and Bears Lair Dream Camps #AFOABC #BearsLairDreamCamps #BearsLairAFOABC2024

Watch now: Team Sasquatch presents GTFO! Introducing another amazing business pitch from the Indigenous Youth Entrepreneur Summit 2024! GTFO is a pioneering outdoor education company that blends technology with land-based experiences, using Virtual Reality to enhance real-life outdoor camps. Stay tuned for more pitches throughout the week as we lead up to the big reveal of the winning team on Friday! Team Sasquatch was sponsored by International Experience Canada in partnership with AFOA BC and Bears Lair Dream Camps. #AFOABC #BearsLairDreamCamps #BearsLairAFOABC2024

Watch Now: Team Wolf presents Indigetization! As the week continues, today we shine the spotlight on Team Wolf and their groundbreaking pitch at the Indigenous Youth Entrepreneur Summit 2024. Indigetization is a revolutionary app designed to revitalize Indigenous languages, empowering communities to reconnect with their culture. Don't forget—the winning pitch will be announced on Friday! Team Wolf was sponsored by RBC in partnership with AFOA BC and Bears Lair Dream Camps #AFOABC #BearsLairDreamCamps #BearsLairAFOABC2024

Watch Now: Team Orca presents Tethered! Introducing Tethered, an innovative app designed to support Indigenous children in care, brought to life by the creative and compassionate minds of Team Orca at the Indigenous Youth Entrepreneur Summit 2024. Their vision is to foster stronger connections and provide vital resources for youth in care, empowering the next generation. Stay tuned throughout the week as we showcase more incredible pitches, leading up to the winning team reveal on Friday! Team Orca was sponsored by TC Energy in partnership with AFOA BC and Bears Lair Dream Camps.   #AFOABC #BearsLairDreamCamps #BearsLairAFOABC2024 https://lnkd.in/gFDET8wS

Last Chance to book a room at our group rate! Coast Coal Harbour Hotel August 25-30, 2024. $349 per night! Book directly at the link below. #AFOABC #BuildingCapacityTogether https://lnkd.in/gVeAWYTd

We’re thrilled to announce that Indigenous TikTok sensation Auntie Lah will be our MC for the gala, bringing her unique energy and charisma to the event! It's not too late to register! The Best Business Pitch will take home a $10,000 prize! REGISTER BELOW #BuildingCapacityTogether #AFOABC #BearsLairTV

We are happy to partner with organizations like Cooperatives First again this year so we can better serve our members and friends! They offer a business model for nations to set up a business without the help of the government or large corporations - and they are sharing how you can do that on August 16! The Regional Synergies webinar explores rural and Indigenous economic development partnerships — how neighbouring communities come together to create opportunities.  In this webinar, we’ll hear from leaders on how, by working together, communities can create lasting economic change that benefits everyone. There is no cost to attend the webinar - register below! #BuildingCapacityTogether #AFOABC #CooperativesFirst

There are only two months until we get to host our Indigenous Youth Entrepreneur Summit again! We're very excited to partner with Bears’ Lair Television and bring this years' youth together to create and pitch their own business ideas for a chance to win $10, 000!!! Register Below! #BuildingCapacityTogether #AFOABC #BearsLairTV

Tune in to APTN to see our Executive Director, Wendy Ham, as a guest judge on Bears’ Lair Television Tomorrow, June 25 at 6pm! #BuildingCapacityTogether #AFOABC #BearsLairTV