Grants and Contributions:
This in person and virtual conference will allow on-line attendees to connect and learn about Indigenous economic development and opportunities in the North. In addition, the online platform will host the Northern Indigenous Artisans Online Shop for conference delegates to shop for unique craft and artwork pieces from across the North.
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth) makes foundational investments in economic infrastructure, sector development and capacity building to help position Northerners in the territories to take advantage of Canada's innovation economy. The IDEANorth program focuses on four priority areas: economic growth and sector development; business scale-up, productivity and innovation; small-scale economic infrastructure development; and foundational economic infrastructure.