Business Links
Web Resource Directory
The following are links that may be useful to our clients. Many of these organizations provide funding for some of the programs at däna Näye Ventures. Others are our partners.
- Aboriginal Organizations - Links to First Nations owned and operated business organizations.
- Federal Resources - Government of Canada departmental organizations and resources.
- Territorial Resources - Yukon Territorial Government business information sites.
- Statistics & Licensing - Federal and Territorial statistics database and business licensing and permit information.
- Local Business Links - Whitehorse and Yukon entrepreneur resources.
Aboriginal Organizations
Aboriginal Business Development Program - There are over 20,000 Aboriginal businesses in Canada, active in every sector of the economy. Since 1989, ABDP has worked with over 5,000 firms, providing financial and non-funded support.
NACCA - National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association is a formal organization dedicated to helping Aboriginal Capital Corporations provide new business services.
First Nations Bank of Canada - däna Näye Ventures, YIDC and Champagne Aishihik Trust continue to maintain their respective investments in the FNBC. They are rooted in the Aboriginal Capital Corporation movement. FNBC is committed to being a leader in providing progressive financial services to their client base.
CANDO - Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers is Aboriginal controlled, community based and membership driven. As a federally registered, non-profit society, CANDO has been instrumental in facilitating partnerships with EDO's, academics, Aboriginal leaders and senior corporate and government representatives.
Federal Government Resources
Government of Canada - This primary Internet site is the access point through which Internet users worldwide can obtain information about Canada, the Government of Canada and its programs, services and citizen initiatives.
Steps to Growth Capital - Need growth capital? Steps to Growth Capital will help you improve your investment potential with access to learning modules, tools, resources and more.
Strategis - Industry Canada's Corporate Information Site
Canadian Business Directory - Canada's Business and Consumer Site is produced by Industry Canada, a department of the Federal government which employs over 4,000 people across Canada. The department's mission is to work with Canadians to build a growing competitive, knowledge-based economy. Industry Canada hopes to improve conditions for investment, enhance Canada's innovation performance, help make Canada the most connected nation in the world, increase Canada's share of global trade, and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace.
Am I An Entrepreneur? - This link will take you to the Western Economic Diversification Canada site. This site has an on-line quiz that allows you to compare yourself with successful self-made business people on some key traits and characteristics. Completing it will give you some insight to your distinctive style.
Service Canada - Human Resources Development Canada is one of the largest federal departments in terms of both its scope and mandate, with programs and services that respond to the needs of children and families, youth, seniors, the unemployed, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples, and Canadians in the workplace.
Territorial Government Resources
Government of Yukon - Link to the YTG homepage.
YTG Tourism Industry Resource Centre The Tourism Industry Resource Centre is designed to meet research and information needs of clients and staff by providing tourism related research tools and guidance. The Centre is operated by the Industry Services Branch, Department of Tourism, Government of Yukon.
Statistics & Licensing
Statistics Canada - Stats Canada's Web site provides for free and for fee economic, social and census data plus daily analysis of statistical releases.
YTG Statistics - This website presents publicly available statistical reports in PDF format with related Excel files (added as time permits). Reports are listed according to the frequency of their release. Only the most current copy is presented.
BizPal - An online service that simplifies the business permit and licence process for entrepreneurs, governments, and third party business service providers.
Local Business Links
Canada-Yukon Business Service Centre - The Canada-Yukon Business Service Centre should be your first stop for business information. Whether you are a start-up entrepreneur or an established small business owner, you are sure to find the Canada-Yukon Business Service Centre an efficient way to access information about government programs, services and regulations.
Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce - The Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce site contains information for members, visitors to Whitehorse and for those interested in relocating or investing here.
Yukon Youth - Using this site, you will be able to search for specific youth and funding services available in the Yukon, look through the Toxic Blend Youth Newspaper, find out what our Government is doing for the youth, and discover the amazing opportunities the Yukon Entrepreneurship Centre is offering Yukon Youth.
Yukon Chamber of Commerce - The Yukon Chamber of Commerce is an association of Yukon community chambers of commerce, other interest groups, individuals and corporations, dedicated to providing the community chambers of commerce and the broader Yukon business community with a unified voice on issues affecting the welfare of the Yukon.
