June 2024 –Treaty One Nations (T1N) recently established the first Indigenous-led Entrepreneurship Center in Canada with Red Leaf Capital as the strategic partner in this initiative.
The Wiitahnookiinitaw Tahshkayzing (Wii-tah-noo-kii-nitaw Tah-shkay-zing) Entrepreneurship Centre,the formal name of the Center, meaning “Working Together to Succeed,” is set to officially open in Fall 2024.
the Wiitahnookiinitaw Tahshkayzing Entrepreneurship Centre (WTEC) aims to significantly impact Indigenous entrepreneurship by offering essential services, cultural, economic, and technical resources to Indigenous entrepreneurs and First Nations across Canada. This initiative underscores RLC's commitment to fostering economic development and supporting innovative projects that empower Indigenous communities.
Red Leaf Capital is dedicated to leveraging its expertise in entrepreneurship, finance and business strategy to support the success of the WTEC and drive economic growth within Indigenous communities. The partnership represents a significant step forward in creating opportunities and fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem for Indigenous peoples across Canada.