Join a community on the move. The Osoyoos Indian Band of British Columbia is a First Nations community that has been recognized internationally as achieving economic self-sufficiency in a sustainable manner. With annual business revenue of $15 million, 10 businesses, partnerships and joint ventures, this community has become an exemplar of how to do business with First Nations.

Using the Osoyoos Indian Band best practices as a foundation, we have developed an innovative and interactive program that provides insight into the Osoyoos Indian Band experience. Set within the Nk’mip Resort, an example of a thriving community enterprise, the program immerses participants into the Osoyoos Indian Band’s community business model, while incorporating courses in Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Economic Development, and Governance .

Our goal is to provide a real-world look at business development within Native communities that is balanced with sound business principles. Our partners in the development of the course material include the Udall Centre for Studies in Public Policy from the University of Arizona, Bainbridge Graduate Institute and Simon Fraser University, who provide an academic foundation of business practices.

The Centre for Aboriginal Community Enterprise is an intensive program that goes far beyond business-planning, and uncovers the secrets to a community driven business approach. This program will:

• -Inspire a new generation of leadership in community entrepreneurship
• -Provide a forum for exploring OIB’s approach to resolving poverty within their community.
  

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Aboriginal community and business leaders
• Corporations who want to expand their business opportunities
• Chiefs, Councilors and Tribal Council leaders
• Key Band and Tribal Staff
• Aboriginal Business Managers and Operators
• Economic Development Officers
• Aboriginal Development Corporations
• Aboriginal Financial Executives & Senior Managers
• Enterprising Aboriginal, First Nation and Metis Youth
• Government staff working with Aboriginal communities
• Aboriginal community and business leaders

REGISTER VIA

Fax: (250) 498-4809

Mail: Osoyoos Indian Band Development Corporation

McKinney Road, RR3 Site 25 Comp 1

Oliver, British Columbia, Canada V0H 1T0

For more program information, please contact

Sammy Jo Louie

Tel 1 (250) 498-3444 ext 111

Email: sjlouie@oib.ca

ACCOMMODATIONS & HOTEL RESERVATIONS

For hotel information and reservations, contact

Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa

1200 Rancher Creek Road

Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada V0H 1V6

Tel (250) 495-5445 Toll Free: 1-877-737-6782

www.spiritridge.ca