Based on traditional knowledge and created in partnership with Indigenous experts, this program aims to build entrepreneurship competencies, eliminate barriers, facilitate partnerships and mentorships, and build pathways to success for Indigenous entrepreneurs.
Program length: 14 weeks
The program includes workshops with indigenous experts, peer-to-peer support, network opportunities, and mentorship to enhance participants’ experience.
Program Admission:
Hours Commitment: ~3-6 hours/ week
Location: Virtually through Zoom and Redbird LMS
Workshop Outcomes:
At Redbird Circle Inc, we empower Indigenous Governments and their People by merging Indigenous Knowledge, entrepreneurship and innovative learning approaches. Through strategic post-secondary partnerships, we offer multiple (virtual) courses on leadership, business creation, innovation, strategy and investment through an Indigenous lens.
Jonathon Araujo Redbird is the co-founder of Redbird Circle Inc. and Lead Instructor for the workshops. He is a band member of Saugeen Ojibway Nation with ancestry from Wikwemikong Unceded. Jonathon has been an entrepreneur for nearly 2 decades; developing key skills in finance, corporate strategy, networking, leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Jonathon has visited over 250 Indigenous communities across Mother Earth learning and teaching on his journey. Jonathon is passionate about personal development focusing on heart, mind, body, and spirit to improve self and community. Chi Miigwetch
To learn more about Redbird Circle, please click: https://www.redbirdcircle.com/
The Redbird Circle Inc. logo was designed by Indigenous artist Jay Bell Redbird
We wish to acknowledge this land on which the University of Toronto operates. For thousands of years it has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.
Indigenous business training program created by RedBird Circle Inc. in partnership with UofT Libraries, ICUBE UTM and The Bridge at UTSC
An experiential learning program that follows the school 3 semesters schedule, for anyone with a great idea who wants to make it happen.
A boutique-style remote program to support your business development and help you grow through one-on-one support. This program is open all year.
A student-led creative studio with intends to serve the prototyping and design needs of our ventures and small businesses in our community.
This 2-day retreat is designed to help you reflect on your journey, what drives you, all the hats you wear and what is next for you and your social enterprise.
