Grants and Contributions:

Back to search

Title:

EntrepreNorth's Empowering Innovation Spirit Conference

Agreement Number:

7470282 P016701001

Agreement Value:

$250,000.00

Agreement Date:

Aug 25, 2025 - Jul 31, 2026

Description:

This project funds EntrepreNorth's Empowering Innovation Spirit Conference, which is an initiative that focuses on empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses and livelihoods across Northern Canada. By creating space for Northern and Indigenous voices to lead dialogue on Arctic development, business innovation, and policy, this initiative complements Canada’s efforts to promote Indigenous leadership in international Arctic forums, elevate youth perspectives, and strengthen cross-border cooperation rooted in shared values and local realities.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

Invite and sponsor up to 60 delegates from across the circumpolar Arctic to attend the Empowering Innovation Spirit Conference, including up to 20 delegates from Alaska, Greenland, and Sami regions to foster relationship-building, shared learning, and collaboration in entrepreneurship and innovation.

Location:

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, CA V6B 5A6

Reference Number:

064-2025-2026-Q2-00039

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

130560188

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Makeway Charitable SocietyEntrepreNorth

Federal Riding Name:

Vancouver Centre

Federal Riding Number:

59035

Program:

Contr- Global Arctic Leadership Initiati

Program Purpose:

To increase the strength of the Arctic Council as the key forum for Arctic cooperation and advancing Canada’s leadership role in international Arctic affairs.