Indigenous Entrepreneurs

Learn more about our prospering graduate businesses and the experiences of some of our past participants of the I-ACE programs. Discover their entrepreneurial journeys and the positive impact they are making in their communities.

Alumni Testimonial: 
Jamin Zuroski

Jamin Zuroski shares in a video testimony about how the ACE program provided him with the connections, knowledge and tools needed to pursue his passion for artwork. 
"This program really helped me build confidence and take the leap of faith to follow my passion full-time."
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About Our Past Participants!

Laurence Knowles


NW-ACE & A-ACE Graduate
Sculptor, Carver, Artist
 

Aileen Hans


NW-ACE Graduate
Haida Gwaii Scooter Rentals
Transportation Rental Service
 

Lyle R. Campbell


NW-ACE Graduate
Carver, Artist
 

Brian Brown


NW-ACE Graduate
Checker's Pizza Restaurant
Unique Flavours 
 

Sheri Latimer


NW-ACE Graduate
House of Arts and Supplies
Art Gallery and Supplies

Laurie Anderson


NW-ACE Graduate
Soul Path Portraits Alternative &
Holistic Health Service

Trenton Gravelle & Michelle Bryant-Gravelle


NW-ACE Graduate
Silver Grizzly Transportation 
Luxury Transportation Service
 
 

Marlene Liddle


Haida Owned and Operated
Juuxiigandaa (Roaring Tide) Sea Salts
Sustainable Food Production
 
 

Patrick Shannon


Haida Owned and Operated
InnoNative Multimedia Production and Design
 
 

Ralph McBryan


LD-ACE Graduate
Captikwt
Traditional Storyteller &
Knowledge Keeper
 
 
 

James Cowpar


Haida Owned and Operated
Haida Style Expeditions 
Ecotourism/Guided Recreation

 
 
 

  Karen August


LD-ACE Graduate
Medicine Wheel Monuments Monument and Funerary Services

 
 
 

Shane Maurice


LD-ACE Graduate
Equinox Wilderness Adventure
Tours, Ethnobotany, Education

 
 
 
 

Daphne Maxime


LD-ACE Graduate
Daph's "Crafty" Touch
Art and Design

 
 
 
 

Pamela Wilson


LD-ACE Graduate
Tagila Consulting Health and Wellness
Health and Well-Being

 
 
 
 

Peggy McBryan


LD-ACE Graduate
Peggy's Touching Souls Healing Arts
Health and Well-Being

 
 
 
 
 

Anetha Kashuba


LD-ACE Graduate
I'm a Mom 101
Life Skills Workshops and Blog
 
 
 
 
 

Dana Foster


NW-ACE Graduate
The Women's Online Network
Communications, Social Media
 
 
 
 
 

Sharleen White-Davidson


Haida Owned and Operated Graduate
Shar's Mobile Cuts'n Nails
Mobile Hairstyling, Manicures
 
 
 
 
 
 

Nikki Villeneuve


NW-ACE Graduate
Raven Prints
Printing Services
 
 
 
 
 
 

Shawn Nanaquewitang


LD-ACE Graduate
Iron Eagle Safety
Construction Safety
 
 
 
 
 
 

Jaimie Davis


NW-ACE Graduate
Jada Creations
Authentic Indigenous Wearable Art
 
 
 
 
 
 
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