First nations seek to tap into business opportunities – Ottawa Citizen

Hundreds of aboriginal business owners are gathered in Ottawa to discuss economic opportunities and help raise awareness among First Nations communities about the importance of operating businesses.

With $500 billion worth of mining, forestry and oil discovery projects taking place across Canada, the potential for boosting employment in aboriginal communities is great – if it can be recognized.

“If you don’t have vision and commitment it makes it tough to create opportunities,” said Kelly Lendsay, chief executive of the Aboriginal Human Resources Council, a national organization, and host of the second annual Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Conference and Trade Show.

Read more: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/First+nations+seek+into+business+opportunities/7394841/story.html#ixzz29XarMLgh

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