Empowering Indigenous Businesses (Wabasca)

Unlock Your Success Through Training

🌟 About the Event

Are you an Indigenous entrepreneur looking to take your business to the next level? Or perhaps you’re dreaming of launching your own venture? Join us in Wabasca for Empowering Indigenous Businesses—a FREE one-day training and networking event designed to uplift, educate, and inspire.

This dynamic workshop-style event will provide practical tools and expert guidance to help you navigate the world of business. Whether you’re just starting out or already managing your own business, you'll leave with new insights and the confidence to keep moving forward.

🧠 What to Expect

Attendees will experience a powerful lineup of interactive sessions, personal development workshops, and expert presentations on:

• Leadership and personal growth

• Alberta’s small business support systems

• Tax literacy for Indigenous businesses

• Building self-confidence as an entrepreneur

• Accessing financing and mentorship through Futurpreneur

  
  

📅 Event Schedule

11:00 AM – Empowering Yourself for Success Led by Futurpreneur, this session focuses on self-leadership, motivation, and personal growth for entrepreneurs.

12:00 PM – Lunch Break Connect with fellow attendees and speakers over a light lunch.

12:15 PM – ATB Financial: Tapping into Alberta’s Small Business Ecosystem Explore Alberta’s top resources for new and growing businesses—including funding, tools, and templates.

1:15 PM – CRA: What Indigenous Businesses Need to Know About Taxes CRA Liaison Officer Aman Vohra will share essential tips for staying compliant, avoiding common pitfalls, and understanding tax deductions.

2:00 PM – Building Confidence Learn practical strategies for strengthening self-belief and confidently showing up as a business leader.

2:45 PM – Futurpreneur: Supporting Young Entrepreneurs Discover how Futurpreneur supports aspiring business owners aged 18–39 with financing, mentorship, and business tools.

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡: Thursday, September 4, 2025

𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: George D. Auger Memorial Hall - Wabasca Desmarais, Alberta

𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧: FREE ( includes, lunch & light snack)

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬: Limited Seats available

Our Speakers:

Jocelyn Eisert has been delivering education preparedness, employment readiness, entrepreneurial coaching, and event management services since 2008. The youngest of 17 children and orphaned at 17, Jocelyn embodies resilience and entrepreneurial spirit. Now part of the Futurpreneur team, she brings years of experience and a passion for helping others succeed.

Based in Fort St. John, BC, she has worked with notable figures like Theo Fleury, Adam Bach, and Trevor Linden, making a lasting impact across dozens of communities. Jocelyn is known not just for who she meets, but for the meaningful connections and results she brings to each event.

Mrs. Eisert graduated from high school with honors in 1991 and completed her nursing assistant at Red River Community College. Realizing quickly that the medical field was not for her, she graduated from Herzing Career College in 1995 with a certificate in Business Administration. Since then, Jocelyn has completed Project Management Level 1 and 2, the Adult Educator Diploma and numerous workshops and seminars across the Country over the past three decades.

Her true joy lies in empowering others—and one day, she hopes to be a comedian, using laughter as a tool for healing and connection.

Presentation: Empowering Yourself for Success - A 60-minute workshop designed to help you gain better control of your life, learn valuable skills and tools for personal and professional growth and learn to become more proactive and effective in managing your life.

Building Confidence - Everyone wants to have confidence, however many people are not sure how to go about building this characteristic. Join us in the 45-minute session to discover your willingness in enheancing your life journey.

Cliff Turner is an Entrepreneur Ecosystem Strategist at ATB Financial, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs throughout Alberta. His passion lies in helping entrepreneurs navigate the challenges and changes they encounter throughout all stages of their business journey. 

Cliff  has been a part of the small business ecosystem since 2005. As an Entrepreneur Ecosystem Strategist for ATB Financial, Cliff functions as a thinking partner, guide and connection to resources for small businesses.

Presentation: Tapping Into Alberta's Small Business Ecosystem

The small business support ecosystem in Alberta is strong, but it is also large and can be overwhelming. In this session, you will learn about several organizations and resources available to help you on your journey through building a business. From business plan templates and market research to grants and alternative funding options, this session will equip you with the ability to find the support you need.

👥 Who Should Attend?

• Indigenous entrepreneurs and small business owners

• Youth exploring entrepreneurship

• Community leaders and organizations supporting Indigenous success

• Anyone seeking personal or professional growth

  
  

🎯 Why Attend?

This is more than a training event—it’s a stepping stone toward greater empowerment, connection, and business success. Take this opportunity to learn, grow, and be inspired with support from organizations committed to seeing you succeed.

📩 Spots are limited—register today and take the next step in your business journey!

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