Economic Development – Rachel Big Canoe
rachel.bigcanoe@georginaisland.com
P: 705-437-1337 ext. 2224
Interim Economic Development Assistant – Tammy Duguay tammy.duguay@georginaisland.com
Portfolio Holder – Councillor William McCue
P: 705-437-1337 ext. 2239
The Georgina Island Economic Department is working to create local economic opportunities and a high quality of life for our community through:
Training and job creation
Business development and support
Sustainable development
Community workshops
Partnerships and investments
The goals of the Economic Development Department are to generate partnerships, develop infrastructure projects, ensure financial growth and build a strong, sustainable First Nation.
The Economic Development Training Fund
This is a limited fund designed to provide financial assistance to First Nation members for training to help overcome skill-based barriers.
Funds may be used for:
Top-up wages for training programs such as OTTER Program
Tuition fees not covered under Post-Secondary Education funding
Course costs such as Driver’s Education, Health & Safety
Fees for certificates, exams and licenses
Transportation and accommodation costs related to training when in excess of department budgets.
To find out more about criteria and eligibility, see link below or contact Rachel Big Canoe or Tammy Duguay.
Training Employment and Development Fund Request information
Training Employment and Development Application
ISLAND VIEW BUSINESS CENTRE
The Chippewas of Georgina Island developed the Island View Business Centre in 2016 as an economic driver for our community. It is a business hub that includes Virginia Beach Marina, the Boondocks Eatery, Tobacco Trails Smoke Shop , Retail and Lotto, Daawegamig, the First Nation Lands Management Office, and Holder Law Firm.
For information about any of these businesses, go to Island View Business Centre Website or Island View Facebook Page
2024 HBC Application PDF fillable
Waubetek Emergency Funding Poster for First Nation Business Owners affected by the COVID-19 Shutdown
Ogemawahj Tribal Council – OTTER Board https://www.ogemawahj.on.ca/departments/employment
Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario http://indianag.on.ca/
Georgina Island Business Directory https://georginaisland.com/local-businesses/
Indigenous Economic Development Fund https://www.ontario.ca/page/funding-indigenous-economic-development
Indigenous Business Development https://www.isc-sac.gc.ca/eng/1100100032796/1610546385227
Waubetek Business Development Corporation https://www.waubetek.com/
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business https://www.ccab.com/
Ontario Business Website Business, workplace, and economy | ontario.ca
Job Bank http://www.jobbank.gc.ca
Entrepreneur Assistance www.futurpreneur.ca
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business http://www.ccab.com/
Native Women’s Association of Canada http://www.nwac.ca/
PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise https://paro.ca
ATTENTION Indigenous General Contractors! Opportunity to submit bid for Ontario Power Generation RFP.
Request for Proposal for Indigenous General Contractors Vendor of Record. There are contact names at the bottom of the pdf if there are any businesses interested in hearing about this opportunity.
Chippewas of Georgina Island