Joelle Foster

With the growing movement of Indigenous economic resurgence and the ongoing process of the implementation of UNDRIP- the Indigenous Economic Self-Determination stream at Indigenomics NOW focuses on building the space and/ structures for the modern expression of the right to an economy and economic self- determination. Join us November 14 for Indigenomics NOW, a unique virtual space for global Indigenous economic knowledge development and mobilization while creating the opportunity and space for leadership and connection. Have you secured your membership? Registration available here! https://lnkd.in/gJskduZ9 #Indigenomics #Indigenouseconomy #Globaleconomics #Globalleaders #Economists

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Calling all charities and non-profits!Here at JIRAH Growth Partners, we are committed to helping organizations thrive and make a lasting difference in their communities. We specialize in driving impactful growth for charities and non-profits. Our tailored services include: *Major Donor Strategies – Cultivating relationships for sustained support.  *Growth Development Strategies - Structuring plans for scalable impact.  *Team Alignment – Uniting efforts towards common goals.  *Policy & Process Development – Streamlining operations for efficiency. *Fundraising Revenue Growth Planning – Maximizing financial sustainability. Let's collaborate to amplify your mission and achieve meaningful growth together. Reach out today to explore how we can support your organization's journey! #CharityGrowth #NonProfitConsulting #ImpactfulInitiatives #TeamAlignment #FundraisingStrategy

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Episode #2 of The Inner Blueprint's Podcast is here… And it's packed with insights that you absolutely can't afford to miss. 🚀 Join us as we sit down with the incredible DJ DesJardins to explore the crucial role of accountability in driving success. DJ DesJardins brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, sharing strategies that will transform the way you tackle challenges and achieve your goals. 🎙️ Why should you tune in? Because we’re diving deeper than ever into the practices that make or break personal and professional growth. 💪 Get ready to be inspired, to learn, and to take your understanding of success to a whole new level. Episode #2 drops tomorrow on your favorite podcast streaming platform, and trust me, it’s full of actionable advice that will elevate your journey like never before. 📈 Apple https://lnkd.in/gU_qMQKE Spotify https://lnkd.in/gTnZAjqH #TheInnerBlueprintPodcast #AccountabilityMatters #LeadershipInsights #ProfessionalGrowth #positivity #mindset #motivation #selfimprovement #growth #attitude #change #happiness #mentalhealth #wellness #nevergiveup #enjoytheride

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it's tomorrow! Join me, Prince Khan, MEDI, CITP®-FIBP® and several others in what promises to be a highly insightful session with networking opportunities. #Entrepreneurship #economicdevelopment

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🤝 Mentorship in Business 🤝 There are several definitions online for Mentorship, such as “guide” or “influence”; however, we like to think of Mentorship as a mutual Partnership built on intelligent solutions that solve challenges. 👏 One of the things we like to do at Moxie’s BDC is mentor small business owners.   This may involve creating a process or documenting it. Sometimes, it may include discussing how technology can support streamlining procedures or how consistent file structure helps eliminate redundancy. It could even be workarounds to increase productivity. 📈 We are inundated with content online or quick fixes to increase profit and turnaround, but many of these resources lack follow-up options or a real person who will take the time to talk you through the process or answer a question. 💻   At Moxie’s, we want you to succeed and thrive, not just in the short term.   We want to partner with you to make your solutions sustainable and realistic. 🤔 So, if you are looking for a small business partner to help you see a different angle or dream big, connect with us. 📨 www.moxiesbdc.com   #mbdc   #smallbusinessowner   #womenownedbusiness   #veteranspouseownedbusiness   #businessdevelopment   #businesssupport  

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Provincial Property Taxes (Officially known as Grants in Lieu of Property Taxes) I’ve been getting a lot of calls/emails from people asking about the provincial government not paying their property taxes and how they can take action. Mayor Amarjeet Sohi has put together a site (link below) that you can visit to learn more about how Edmonton is not being fairly compensated. There is also a tool you can you to send a letter to Premier Smith and Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver. On Friday, Council unanimously passed a motion to make it clear that if the provincial government pays the over $80 million that we haven’t received since 2019/2020, and reinstates that funding on an ongoing basis, that we will use every penny of that to help reduce any property tax increase in 2025. This would allow us to reduce any possible increase by approximately 2% in 2025 which is critical at a time where so many people are struggling to cover their bills. This is an issue being faced by every municipality in Alberta but Edmonton is disproportionately affected because we are the provincial capital and have the largest amount of provincial buildings in Alberta. Municipalities across Alberta are advocating to see that funding reinstated. That includes over 95% of members at the recent Alberta Municipalities | Strength in Members Convention approving a resolution asking for the provincial government to pay its fair share. Please take a minute to visit the website below and add your voice to the advocacy. #yeg #yegcc #Edmonton

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Driving Economic Growth through Indigenous Entrepreneurship. By fostering Indigenous Entrepreneurship, we strengthen our economies, promote financial independence, and build resilient communities. Together, we create lasting economic impact and opportunities for future generations. #IndigenousProsperity

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Driving Economic Growth through Indigenous Entrepreneurship. By fostering Indigenous Entrepreneurship, we strengthen our economies, promote financial independence, and build resilient communities. Together, we create lasting economic impact and opportunities for future generations. #IndigenousProsperity

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We’ve seen a lot of exciting news regarding the 2024 Federal Budget and the equitable contributions made to the field of Indigenous Procurement and Indigenous businesses. The math is quite simple- investing in the fastest growing population will have benefits for both Indigenous socioeconomic status and Canada’s economy. However, I would expand on the conversation by asking the question, how do we protect the federal government’s investment (preemptively)? How does this money reach a return to the nations citizens? It’s return to the economy is reached when Indigenous businesses, especially Indigenous Women-owned business succeed. As Paul Polman has accurately identified, ‘businesses cannot succeed in societies that fail’. Couple that with the point raised by my good friend and MP, Jaime Battiste, the Federal Government is investing in creating a more Just Society and increasing Indigenous competitive advantage. The next step is ensuring safe, beneficial, and equitable access to the target markets of the equity-seeking groups. In other words, how/where we as Indigenous business owners and Indigenous women business owners are being procured. If a Just Society is the goal, contracting federal/provincial projects to corporations who have demonstrated paralleled Just Cultures should be the target. For example those Indigenous developed definitions of Indigenous Businesses by NIEDB, standards, those authentically co-developed, or those demonstrating UNDRIP-compliance (e.g., supporting self-determination and self-governance). This is especially relevant with the Identity exploitation witnessed as of late- in all its forms. I’ve always said, if an organization or institution wants to increase Indigenous participation, they need to first make sure the environment is safe. With the substantial infrastructure budget increase from the 2016 budget to the current $180B price tag, the news has shown us non-Indigenous exploiting Indigenous Identity and/or inauthentic joint-ventures. As we increase investments, we need to ensure we increase safety. Indigenous Identity (and bodies) has become a resource exploited- equivalent to the exploitation of natural resources such as forestry, fishery, and gas. I’m thankful for IFI/Procurement organizations like NACCA for providing an extra layer of protection for us Indigenous business owners for this reason. Indigenous human resource, procurement practices, and business development deserve high attention to detail- to ensure the safety of our people, the integrity of our Identity, our rights, our interests, and the protection of the federal investments our people have long fought/sacrificed for. The monumental investments are here now- how will we protect them? If you want to see the ripple-effect, we must understand how the water flows first. #IndigenousBusinessOwner #IndigenousProcurement #policy #policyimplementation #IndigenousBusiness #Indigenous #Identity #SafetyQuality #Management

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🎉 Time to celebrate the journey of becoming a business hero! 🚀 Embrace the challenges and growth that come with it, for they mold you into the successful person you are meant to be. 💪 #BusinessJourney #HardWorkPaysOff #SuccessMindset 🌟 #EmbraceTheJourney #NeverGiveUp 💼🌅

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CREDIT: JP Gladu BScF MBA ICD.D LL.D: "...Small and medium enterprises are the backbone of our country, but there is also big business and big infrastructure. The number of Indigenous businesses in this category continues to grow: Companies like the Fort McKay-based Bouchier Group, with 1,300 staff, of which a steady-state 40% are Indigenous; and the Squamish First Nation, with their $3 billion Sen̓áḵw development in Vancouver. estimated to generate $20 billion in cashflow to their nation during the life of that project; or the $1.12 billion pipeline deal with Enbridge and 23 Indigenous nations. Today, Indigenous nations are the third- largest owner of renewable energy projects across the country. Don’t tell me that we can’t have resource development and a healthy environment. I live on my Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek/Sand Point First Nation.  I’ve witnessed the leadership over the past 25 years, as we rose from nothing — quite literally nothing because of the forceful removal of our community members and burning of our homes by the provincial government in 1956 to make way for a provincial park. Today, we are a thriving community, with a sawmill producing lumber for the region, bio-gasification and biofuel projects, hydro assets, and tons of mining activity in our region, in which we’re now participating rightsholders. Our communities live on pristine, heathy Lake Nipigon, which is the largest lake within the boundaries of Ontario. We have a five-star eco-resort and incredible tourism, with potential for much more. And we have started to see change in the way we are perceived...." #indigenbiz #indigenous #business #opinion #prosperity #ownership https://lnkd.in/gMh6Mn3n

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Have you registered for Fearless Finances: Investing in the Heart of Your Business? Join us next Wednesday, October 16th for an interactive session as we explore the psychology of money in your coaching and consulting business.  Explore fears and habits that impact your personal and professional financial decisions and gain insights into managing the emotional currency of your financial journey. Register now for this dynamic 90-minute session on October 16th, and discover why mastering your finances isn’t just about balancing your books—it’s about adopting a holistic approach that integrates your business, personal wealth, and overall well-being. #financewebinar #fearlessfinances #scp

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Money Matters: Episode 3 is here! This week, Mahara Haque and I are diving into practical tips on saving while you spend Yes, you heard that right—learn how to make the most of your budget and keep more money in your pocket. Tune in to catch our unique perspectives and actionable advice to help you manage your expenses smarter. 👉 Watch the video now and don’t forget to stay tuned for new episodes every week! #MoneyMatters #SavingTips #SmartSpending #FinancialFreedom #Budgeting

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I want to say out loud that several of these folx are my most trusted collaborators, others are new leaders to our shared network. But ALL are experts in this space who usually teach longer (more costly) courses and private client programs. This is a low time/cost commitment that will pay you MAX dividends. How to join a board? What’s the commitment of time and expectations? Going beyond “governance” rules, because many real people (not just the wealthy, powerful or ‘connected’), join a small charity or nonprofit board to support a vision, a cause, a community or leaders they believe in…so how can you be not just productive but a GOOD board member? Join these experts and get the scoop.

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