Advancement of Cultural Entrepreneurship

Your passion. Your possibilities. Your prosperity.
About I-ACE

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INCREDIBLE
GRADUATES

219

BUSINESSES STARTED

67

Indigenous communities served

47

Program cohorts

What is the I-ACE Program?

The I-ACE program is Canada's only Indigenous co-designed and community delivered entrepreneurship program. Our programs provide prospective entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and mentorship needed to successfully start and manage a business, serve the community with confidence, and foster economic development without foregoing traditional Indigenous values. TRICORP has partnered with the Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria to create and deliver I-ACE, providing top entrepreneurial education and mentorship to students directly in their community.



Indigenous Entrepreneurs

Graduate Testimonials

Featuring Anna Hudson 
Anna is a proud graduate of the Halalt I-ACE Tourism Entrepreneurial Skills Development Program. She is proud to build upon 10,000 years of tradition in her community through her adventure tourism and catering business.

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Jaimie Davis
NW-ACE Graduate
Jaimie explains that her business would be a lot different without I-ACE. "The program allowed me to break free of feeling like an imposter in my own life. It gave me confidence, strength and skills to move forward with my business.”
 
Patrick Shannon
NW-ACE Graduate
 Indigenous ACE graduate Patrick Shannon is shaping future Indigenous generations in communities across Canada. Inspired by his cultural upbringing he uses media to empower Canadians to address social and cultural issues within Canada’s Indigenous communities.

Partners

 
The Indigenous Advancement of Cultural Entrepreneurship Program would not be possible without our partnerships with Tribal Resources Investment Corporation (TRICORP) and the Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria. These key partners provide an innovative and personalized curriculum and mentorship program to Indigenous entrepreneurs across Canada. 
 
 

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