Online Tłı̨chǫ Community Ideation Workshop | August 25-27, 2020
EntrepreNorth is hosting a FREE ONLINE Community Ideation Workshop in partnership with Tłı̨chǫ Government for members between 19 to 35 years of age. Workshop participants will be guided through a design thinking process to develop a business idea using The Multi-Directional Business Compass. The Compass offers an Indigenous-centered perspective for thinking about business, community, and economic impact in a more circular and holistic way. Following the workshop, participants will gain access to online business education content and exercises covered in the workshop. The workshop will wrap up with a fun pitch event and prizes to celebrate and honour everyone's work.
Facilitators: Benjamin Scott, Project Director & Xina Cowan, Community Manager
Facilitators: Benjamin Scott, Project Director & Xina Cowan, Community Manager
Who Should Apply
Tłı̨chǫ community members between the ages of 19-35 residing in the Tłı̨chǫ region (including members living in Yellowknife) who have a business idea that they want to explore and develop. Only 10 spots available, so don't wait to apply.
Requirements
Participants must have a computer and internet access. The Tłı̨chǫ Government will offer complimentary hotspot service for those who require it. Participants must be available from 9am - 12pm on August 25, 26 and 27.
Workshop Agenda
Day 1: August 25th (9am - 12pm)
- Welcome & Opening Ceremony
- Introductions
- The Multi-Directional Business Compass Overview
- Starting with Why
- Customer Personas
- Value Creation Design
- Business Model Mapping
- Mini Pitch Competition
- Guest Speaker
- Closing Ceremony
Pitch Prizes
- 1st - $250 cash prize; 6-month free Shopify subscription; EntrepreNorth social media post feature
- 2nd - 6-month free Shopify subscription; $50 certificate for EntrepreNorth alumni product
- 3rd - 6-month free Shopify subscription
- All participants get an EntrepreNorth care package and swag!
Apply Online Now
Fill out this Online Workshop Application (deadline is August 19th, 2020)
For any questions, please contact EntrepreNorth's Community Manager, Xina Cowan: xina@entreprenorth.ca
For any questions, please contact EntrepreNorth's Community Manager, Xina Cowan: xina@entreprenorth.ca
