Secwepemc L.I.F.E. Newsletter Issue 09

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The Secwepemc L.I.F.E. Online Newsletter is a free online newsletter published for Secwepemcúl̓ ucw (Shuswap Nation); connecting, celebrating and bringing more awareness to opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs within our Nation.

The Secwepemc L.I.F.E. Newsletter invites stories, comments, photos and any other information relevant to business, entrepreneurship and economic development that would be of interest to our readers.

Our goals for this online newsletter are: To share advice/stories/articles from Indigenous Entrepreneurs/Executives with business skills & expertise Share entrepreneur/business education and training programs/opportunities Share stories about Secwepemc life and wellness Assist in development of Nation/Community entrepreneur support/awareness & to create connections and resource sharing in our communities Promote entrepreneur/business events throughout the Nation Share and promote a wide range of entrepreneur/business resources

Secwepemc LIFE Vision & Mission

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IN THIS ISSUE

Words of Advice from an Indigenous Business Owner

Mental Wellness

Entrepreneur Profile Peggy McBryan

Entrepreneur Profile Ben Cardinal

Vision To create a safe space that promotes Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses to be abundant and successful by inspiring and uplifting one another.

Mission Sharing stories, resources, and opportunities by providing free online content that supports our nation to normalize Indigenous wealth

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Words of Advice from an Indigenous Business Owner

By Julie John

A few things that I learned, that stood out and made a HUGE impact on my business!

“In order to succeed financially in your business, get your personal finances in order first!” WHAT?!

This was a HUGE wake up call for me. After running on the hamster wheel of, “Why am I not making any money? Why can’t I catch up on my bills? What am I doing wrong??”. With my head in the clouds, I thought: open a business, make money - the end. What I didn’t know, is that my own personal relationship with money (which was toxic and abusive) was directly affecting my business finances. Lightbulb moment!! How can I succeed if my own personal finances are in disarray?

I started to read books, I started to learn about money and I got excited! I started to re-create my relationship with money, a relationship that is more respectful and loving. I am still on this learning journey today, and it is so exciting for me that I want to share with others. I created a plan to dig myself out of debt. I started to pay one bill at a time, starting with the lowest. Once I got one paid off, I started on the next. I found courage to call creditors, and I learned how to use my voice to negotiate and most times lowering the amount to pay back. I learned to budget, to set goals and how to save and invest money (tiny amounts). I am still paying down debt today, but it is getting paid (FINALLY!!). Once I learned the budgeting piece, I then began to use this in my business. This might seem like a given, but for me it was not. I had to teach myself these tools and to put it into practice (not just read and forget about it). I was creating new healthier habits.

As an Indigenous person, growing up I was never taught about money. I was never taught to budget

"I started to re-create my relationship with money, a relationship that is more respectful and loving." or how to save money. But what I was shown money is to spend! Money is FUN and you spend it all till you have nothing left. That was my reality, that was my habit. If I had money, I’d spend it ALL, because that’s what I knew and it was my norm. I had to re-learn about money because I knew nothing!!

My new teachings taught me that money is energy and it is a tool. I had to start respecting money and stop being afraid of money. (Still Learning!) My experience with money was scary, I got myself and my business into debt. It came to the point I was scared to answer my phone because of creditors phoning, I was terrified, and at that time in my life, it was easier to avoid and hide than to deal with the problem (also a learned behaviour!).

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As a young child, I was told to not talk about money. It’s rude to talk about. As an adult, I was afraid to talk about money, but in reality this is the best thing you can do! To Normalize Indigenous Wealth. As an adult I struggled with making a profit, making money and I didn’t know why? I learned that making money for me was directly related to a trauma response. If I make more money, then I will be “seen and noticed” and that was not a safe space for me.

My entire life I learned to hide and make myself invisible and silenced, it wasn’t safe to be seen.

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Today, I am learning to let go of that fear, and reassuring myself that I am safe, and it is a safe place for me to grow and live in abundance. So, now that I am cleaning up my own personal financial house, it is creating space for me to succeed financially in my business. It is allowing room for creativity, new ideas to grow my business and a clearer vision and focus. It is giving me more courage to grow a successful business and be abundant. But first, I had to do the mental work to get me to where I am today, to learn about money so I can keep pushing forward in my business.

Part Two in our next newsletter April 2022 The Secwepemc L.I.F.E. Newsletter is copyrighted and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of the publisher.

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Mental Wellness

By Mandy Pozzobon Mental Wellness is an important aspect of a person but should not be viewed as separate. It is in relation to a person’s body, spirit, and experiences, including trauma. My perspective on mental health and wellness is based on my experiences and how I resonate with Red Hawk, Gabor Mate, Peter Levine, and other trauma teachings.

Judgment is blaming the character for the condition being noticed and this is similar to how mental health is often viewed; we notice and treat what we can see or make sense of. We restrict the body, mind, and spirit connection as a protective measure for ourselves. We don’t want to be triggered so we solve problems in tangible ways such as medication, diagnosis, or substance use.

Children and youth tend to suffer alone to avoid the negative connotation that comes with “Mental Health”. Researchers state that those suffering from mental health, experience life expectancy gaps of up to 20 years and it is the leading cause of death in young people. Read that again, this means of all causes of death, our young people are taking their own lives to escape suffering. Krishna Murti states, “it’s not a measure of health to be well adjusted to a sick society”. I believe we were not meant to live in isolation and to suffer alone.

COVID has perpetuated our mental health crisis by further isolating people. We need family, friends, and community. We rely on collective well-being.

This is not to say that diagnosis and medication are not valuable, I believe our medical model is a critical modality for healing but what about natural and alternative healing?

“Nothing within us exists without a reason. Every aspect of our personalities and our so-called dysfunctions, they all have a reason for existing. There is nothing to reject, everything to be curious about.”

-Dr. Gabor Maté People are the best experts of themselves and have the power to heal in the right environment. This is one way to explain the explosion of ancient teachings like yoga, natural medicine, ceremony, and massage, etc. These modalities for healing connect the body, mind, and spirit. They consider culture, language, and tradition. Healing is personal and diverse and honours the uniqueness of lived experiences. It is about opportunity and choice to self-determine the right healing for me.

This is an empowered choice, not one based on helplessness. Peter Levine (2010) cautions how giving a healthy and protected doctor all the power and knowledge, “disempowers and marginalizes the sufferer, adding to his or her sense of alienation” (p.34) and despair. Trauma healing demands much more than physical treatment.

If our mental wellness is out of balance get curious about it without shame or self-judgement. What traumas are we carrying? What supports do we have? Check on your children and youth, what lights them up, what brings them joy? It is so important that we have people to talk to, people to see us, otherwise we suffer alone.

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Support Indigenous Led Non Profit Organizations Wumec r Cqweqwelutn-kt Community Society

Indigenous Led Non-Profits

Wúmec r Cqweqwelútn-kt Community Society offers Secwepemc language classes through an Intergenerational Secwepemctsin Learning Model. Over the past year, classes have been offered online, opening up opportunities for Secwepemc people across the country to learn their language. The team at Wuméc r Cqweqwelútn-kt also recently published an accompanying book "Secwepemctsín 1 Songs and Supplementary Activities and Games" for families to engage in multigenerational practice through fun language learning activities such as games, songs, and Q&A. For questions or interest in upcoming courses, contact Dr. Janice Dick-Billy at jrdickbilly@gmail.com

Secwepemc Foodlands Conservation and the Cwelcwelt kuc Garden

The Secwepemc Foodlands Conservation project is doing research and engagement on how Secwepemc hunting, fishing, farming and gatherings are strategies for health, healing and responding to climate change, COVID-19 and the overlapping social issues. The project extends out from the Cwelcwelt kuc (“we are well” in the Secwepemc language) garden located on Neskonlith IR #1 where the Secwepemc chapter of The Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty (WGIFS) is developing plans and proposals for the establishment of a Secwepemc Foodlands Conservation Area (SFCA).

RECYCLED WOMEN'S CLOTHING BAG SALE Small Bags - $5 donation + .75 for bag Large Bags - $10 donation + .80 for bag

We made some changes!

All donations will go towards creating a $1000 grant for Indigenous female entrepreneurs. If women are in need of clothing we will still be honouring our clothing assistance program for women in need.

Be Inspired!

Boutique

LOCATION: 632 Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC Open 9am4pm Monday-Friday to browse clothing DONATIONS: We are accepting seasonal professional clothing and accessories. Contact Katelynn at info.secwepemc@gmail.com or 250.679.1156 to arrange drop-off.

Indigenous Entrepreneur Profile 2022

Gypsy Creations & Touching Souls Healing Arts

Intuitive Energy Healer and Facilitator

Website

https://peggystouchingsoulshealingarts. wordpress.com/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/touchingsoul s51

Phone 250-804-3632 Email grayfawn51@yahoo.com

Peggy McBryan (Metís) is a Wholistic Healer and Educator with two businesses, Gypsy Creations and Touching Souls Healing Arts. Through Gypsy Creations Peggy creates and teaches featherboards, crystal wrapping, and one-of-a-kind dreamcatchers. We have been honoured to have Peggy facilitate a few amazing workshops at Be Inspired!

Professional Centre, teaching us how to do crystal wrapping and make featherboards. Peggy was first taught featherboards to protect feathers by an Elder (Apache/Kiowa) in Southern California. Peggy and her husband, Ralph (Secwepemc), have perfected featherboards made of prepared wood and fabric with a pocket sewn together to create storage for ceremonial and important feathers. It is an attractive, functional, and respectful way to preserve sacred items. Crystal wrapping is the art of wire wrapping gemstones and crystals to create beautiful jewelry that contains healing properties, metaphysical symbolism, and spiritual meanings. Moreover, the dreamcatchers Peggy creates are incredibly unique. They are created custom, in a way that represents something meaningful and memorable for the client. Peggy is excited to expand into leatherwork.

Touching Souls Healing Arts is all about healing. Peggy started in massage therapy in 1987 at the California School of Massage Therapy, eventually expanding into work as an intuitive Energy Healer and Facilitator. Adding energy healing work like Reiki, RESET, and Theta Healing.

RESET is a form of energetic healing and natural medicine merged with sports science and mindset training that facilitates healing and positive change. Peggy is one of a few certified RESET instructors in Canada. Peggy describes this energy healing as super gentle and very powerful doing amazing things for the body. In addition to these healing modalities, Peggy does angel card readings, cleaning and channeling.

One of the challenges of entrepreneurship has been selfpromotion and marketing for her businesses. Promoting one’s business and self can indeed be a difficult task when your work is focussed on the benefit of uplifting others, however, Peggy finds motivation and success in bringing healing to people. When someone sits down hurting badly, whether physically, emotionally, or spiritually, and they leave feeling better, it makes the work worth it. Peggy conveys, “It’s not me doing the work, I am the channel source/Creator uses to heal the person. That energy comes from Creator”.

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Indigenous Entrepreneur Profile 2022

Wolf Pack Contracting

Construction, renovations & home improvements

Facebook

Wolf Pack Contracting

Phone 780.240.0351 Email benjamin.cardinal@hotmail.com

Benjamin Cardinal (Cree/Sioux from Saddle Lake Cree Nation) is owner and operator of Wolf Pack Contracting. Ben is an electrician by trade and can do just about any kind of home renovation or improvement that you can think of. He can build a house, gut a house and put it back together, just about anything to do with home renovations and construction with the exception of HVAC systems. Ben has been an electrician for 32 year and counting. Born and raised in Cranbrook, BC, he moved to Edmonton to train as an electrician at the Northern Alberta Technical Institute.

He worked as an electrical technician branching off into his own company. Ben had great success with this company overseeing 150 employees and taking on multi-million dollar projects such as rebuilding sawmills.

Wolf Pack Contracting transpired from a hobby. Ben started doing home renos for a few friends and found he really enjoyed the work and the challenge. For 17 years, he has been running Wolf Pack Contracting.

Ben has worked all over BC and Alberta, renovating houses, apartment buildings, and offices. Furthermore, Ben has worked as an instructor at Thompson Rivers University, teaching construction skills in Indigenous communities.

One of the biggest challenges Ben has faced in entrepreneurship is being an Indigenous business owner. Ben conveys that it can be a struggle to be taken seriously as a company that can deliver skilled craftsmanship while competing with non-Indigenous counterparts in a colonial system overrun by overt and systemic racism and stereotyping. Ben works incredibly hard expanding Wolf Pack Contracting, representing Indigenous entrepreneurship while contributing to the local economy in Secwepemcúl'ecw by hiring local Indigenous employees.

Support local Indigenous Business and hire Wolf Pack Contracting for future construction, renovations, and custom decks!

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Pellsqépts "Spring Wind"

Cw7it t̓ e sk̓ wén̓ llq ec k̓ últes ne sqepts!

Lots of plants grow in Spring

scwicw

Yellow Glacier Lily

skwekwíne

skwekwíne Wild Potato

scwicw

Cw7it t̓ e scwicw Lots of scwicw

Secwepemc Spring Words

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CURRENT EVENTS, PROGRAMS & RESOURCES FOR ENTREPRENEURS Interior & Northern Work Integrated Learning Initiative Employer Resources Work-integrated learning opportunities allow for mentorship opportunities for your staff, and a further opportunity to help shape the next industry professionals of the future.The INWIL team will work with you to explore WIL pathways that are suitable to your needs and goals, curate job postings that entice candidates to apply, and get your opportunity in front of thousands of students across our three campuses throughout Interior and Northern BC.

Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund The Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund is a micro-finance program open to Indigenous women-owned businesses who may lack access to conventional financing.

Activating the Financial Infrastructure of the 100 Billion National Indigenous Economy The Indigenomics Institute is inviting Indigenous leaders, Indigenous businesses and organizations, government, educational institutions, private industry, policy makers and corporations to this conference on May 19 - 20th, 2022 at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver, BC Canada.

Financial Feminism Investing Lab The Financial Feminism Investing Lab (Investor Edition) offers participants the capability and confidence to activate their capital to meaningfully drive innovation and advance the Canadian economy while improving gender equality.

Applications are now open for the Spring 2022 cohort of the Financial Feminism Investing Lab (Investor Edition) EarlyStage Investing course.

Tourism Relief Fund in BC "Indigenous tourism projects are important to Canada’s economic recovery efforts and a priority under the Tourism Relief Fund. Under the fund, a minimum of $50 million will specifically support Indigenous tourism initiatives. Contributions to Indigenous entities (not generating profits) will normally be non-repayable. Indigenous applicants are invited to apply through the process described below"

Futurpreneur Canada Futurpreneur Canada supports Indigenous entrepreneurs aged 18-39 with launching or buying their own business. They have up to $60,000 in financing, provide an expert mentor for up to two years, and access to resources. Futurpreneur Canada can help young entrepreneurs bring their business plan to life. Access stories about how young Indigenous entrepreneurs have successfully launched their own businesses, a library of entrepreneurship resources, and business plan creation resources.

RBC Financial Literacy for Indigenous People The RBC Financial Literacy for Indigenous Peoples Course was created in response to calls from residential school survivors and First Nations youth who recommended financial training as a means to maximizing the benefits of financial compensation. Course content will share the information you need to make informed decisions and help you achieve lasting financial well-being.

Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneur Program Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program offer loans to self-identified woman or non-binary individual. Whether you are just starting out or trying to grow your business, you can tailor your support program to meet your unique needs with access to a resource library and opportunities for networking and advice from experienced mentors.

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INDIGENOUS BUSINESS LISTINGS 4 Generations Creations

Chief Technology

Website IG @4generationscreations FB @4generationscreations TikTok 4generationscreations

Website Email duckchief4403@gmail.com 250.320.6682

LIVN & GIVN Design Company Website info@livn-givn.com IG @wearlivngivn FB: Livn & Givn Design Company Ltd.

In My Defense Website inmydefenseofficial@gmail.com IG @official.inmydefense FB: In My Defense Keychains

Fashion Speaks International

Fireweed Wellness Products

Email fsimodels@gmail.com FB @fsimodelsandtalent

Email fireweed4u@pm.me Products sold at 632 Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC

Up the Hill at Loakin Botanicals Website Email juneareeves@upthehillatloakin.com FB @www.UPTHEHILLATLOAKIN2016 @up_the_hill_at_loakin

Four Winds Driving School Website Email fourwinds_drive@outlook.com FB @fourwindsdrive

Nail Junkiez karina.nailjunkiez@gmail.com FB: Karina.NailJunkiez

Wild Rose Healing Website Email wildrosehealingbc@gmail.com FB: @mobilemassagebc

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BE INSPIRED! Indigenous Gift Shop 632 Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC

Be Inspired! Gift Shop is an Indigenous owned and operated business. We offer gifts from local Indigenous entrepreneurs and Indigenous designed items.

Consider our gift ship for gift giving, events, conventions and gatherings.

Totes | Blankets Reusable Bags Puzzles | Masks Stationary | Decals Magnets | Lotions Smudge Sprays Herbal Products

SECWEPEMC LAKES & TRAINING EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE INDIGENOUS BUSINESS RESOURCE LIST Financing and Loans

Skills Training

Advisory Services

Mentorship Support

Aboriginal Business Advisory Centres

British Columbia Assembly of

Aboriginal Business & Community Development Centre (ABCD)

BCAFN is a Provincial Territorial Organization representing and advocating for the 203 First Nations in British Columbia.

Phone:1-250-962-1603 www.bcafn.ca

Get advice on Indigenous business planning in the Kootenay, Northeast & Cariboo Regions.

Phone:1-800-880-1022 www.gov.bc.ca/aboriginalbusinessadvisorycentres

First Nations (BCAFN)

A non-profit organization that is involved in supporting business, community & economic development. Located in Prince George, BC. Phone:1-250-562-6325 www.abdc.bc.ca

Burns Lake Native Development Corporation BLNDC empowers First Nations to realize their economic aspirations within their traditional territories.

Phone:1-250-692-3188 Aboriginal Business & www.blndc.ca Entrepreneurship Development Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Provides a range of services and supports to promote the growth of a strong Indigenous business sector in Canada.

Access business financing and advice through BDC's Phone:1-604-666-7891 Indigenous Bank Department. www.inacservices.com/aboriginal-business-and-entrepreneurship- www.bdc.ca/en development Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Aboriginal Business Entrepreneurship Tools and financing for Indigenous businesses. & Skills Training Program www.ccab.com/tfab/ Skills training, advisory and mentorship services.

Located in Nelson, BC. Phone:1-250-352-3878 www.aboriginalbest.com

Aboriginal Business Investment Council

Access to a variety of resources to help start and grown your business, including skills training and success stories. www.bcibic.ca

Aboriginal Financial Institutions

Information and advice on business planning, financing and other economic development opportunities throughout BC. Phone:1-844-827-0327 www.nacca.ca/aboriginal-financial-institutions

Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers Cando is a federally registered, non-profit society that is Indigenous controlled, community based, and membership driven. Cando focuses on education and professional development for Economic Development Officers working in Indigenous communities or organizations.

Phone:1-780-990-0303 www.edo.ca

All Nations Trust Company (ANTCO)

Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations (CFDC of CIFN) Promotes and provides community economic development support services to Indigenous people within the Central Interior of British Columbia.

Phone:1-250-828-9833 www.cfdcofcifn.com

BC Aboriginal Economic Development

First Citizens Fund Business Loan Program Access business loans for Indigenous-owened enterprises. www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/indigenouspeople/first-citizens-fund

An Aboriginal owned Trust company, located in Kamloops, BC, that provides financial and advisory services to Aboriginal entrepreneurs.

Phone:1-778-471-4110; Toll Free: 1-800-663-2959 www.antco.ca Programs, training & funding for Indigenous businesses. www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/indigenouspeople/economic-development

Haida Gwaii Community Futures Building foundations on the Island through business and community economic development.

Phone:1-250-626-5594 www.haidagwaiifutures.ca

SECWEPEMC LAKES & TRAINING EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE INDIGENOUS BUSINESS RESOURCE LIST Financing and Loans

Skills Training

Hello I Am An Entrepreneur

This program encompasses a series of 12 workshops & includes unlimited mentoring, guest speakers, resource materials and video library.

Phone:1-250-619-3450 www.helloiamanentrepreneur.com

Indigenous Community for Leadership and Development

ICLD works with Indigenous communities to develop and deliver personalized training to facilitate learning & skill growth that supports economic development.

Phone:1-604-899-2400 www.icldgroup.com

Indigenous Peoples in Trades Training

Learn about trades opportunities for Indigenous peoples. Read success stories and receive guidance from the Industry Training Authority Apprenticeship Advisors.

Phone:1-866-660-6011 www.itabc.ca/indigenous-peoples-trades/overview

Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ISETS)

ISETS links training needs to labour market demands, providing training, skills upgrading and job search assistance. www.canada.ca/en/employment-socialdevelopment/programs/indigenous-skills-employmenttraining.html

Indigenous Tourism Association of BC

Resources for Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities in BC who are operating or looking to start a tourism business.

Phone:1-604-921-1070 www.indigenousbc.com

Junior Achievement BC

Entrepreneurship training and support for Indigenous youth throughout the Indigenous Business Circles program.

Phone:1-604-688-3887 www.jabc.ca

Metis Financial Corporation of BC (MFCBC)

Metis owned lending institution created to finance the start-up, acquisition and/or expansion of viable Metis owned and operated small businesses based in British Columbia.

Phone:1-833-399-3926 www.mfcbc.ca

Metis Nation BC Economic Development Portal

Economic development information and business registry for Metis businesses and entrepreneurs.

Phone:1-778-349-7216 www.ecdev.mnbc.ca

Advisory Services

Mentorship Support

Native Fishing Association

NFA was developed to support struggling fishers. Not for profit financial lending institution.

Phone:1-604-913-2997 www.shoal.ca

New Relationship Trust

Access business financing and economic development information for Indigenous enterprises in BC. Phone:1-604-925-3338 www.newrelationshiptrust.ca

Nuu-Chah-Nulth Economic Development Corporation (NEDC)

NEDC strives to assist Aboriginal’s make their dreams come true and build a better future for business! NEDC provides financing and business support to Aboriginals on Vancouver Island Phone:1-866-444-6332 www.nedc.info

Peace Hills Trust

Provides banking services for Indigenous entrepreneurs.

Phone:1-250-769-9081 www.peacehills.com/business

Sto:lo Community Futures Corporation

Offers business loans, business support, training & workshops.

Also aftercare to improve community business and economic development within the Sto:lo traditional territory Phone:1-604-858-0009 www.stolocf.ca

Tribal Resources Investment Corporation (TRICORP)

Administers a revolving loan fund which is operated to be selfsupporting. The mandate is to provide financing for business activities which increase the number of permanent jobs.

Phone:1-250-624-3535 www.tricorp.ca/

Tale’awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation

Tale’awtxw has supported the success of over a thousand Aboriginal owned businesses operating withing their service area. www.tacc.ca