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Specialized
Indigenous Training
for Success in Business

Give your membership practical education that develops their business, self-confidence and leadership skills for the modern economy.

Discover the Right Training for Your Community’s Needs, From Launching a Business to Building Digital and Interpersonal Skills

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Entrepreneurship 101

This workshop gives aspiring self-employed individuals the tools to become successful Indigenous business owners.

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Business Skills

Transform data into insights,

boost confidence, and master negotiation for success

Three different courses: Business Plan Writing, Business Confidence, and Negotiation.

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Marketing

Engage your audience, position your brand, create impactful content, and build strong client relationships.

Two different courses: Marketing Level I and Marketing Level II.

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Social Media

Create your digital identity, engage clients, and turn followers into loyal advocates with effective content strategies.

Choose from Social Media Level I and Social Media Level II.

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AI for Marketing

Use AI tools to analyze data, target customers, personalize content, and automate marketing for higher conversions.

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20 years of experience with over 800 Indigenous businesses across Canada and the US.​

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Courses designed to meet the specific needs of Indigenous communities, ensuring relevant, impactful learning.

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Our unique training methodology, inspired by Gestalt psychology, builds resilient mindsets for lifelong success. 

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"I wanted to say thank you to Activ8 and Loa for helping me to learn the tools to build my company. I took the business program in Squamish Nation territory. It was fun and very efficient. Loa took the time to ensure we got what we needed to learn about marketing and sales. One of the best teachers and programs out there. Thank you!"

Paul Natrall, Mr. Bannock, Indigenous cuisine

Vancouver’s 1st Indigenous Food Truck and winner of the 2019 BC Indigenous Business' Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.

WHY ACTIV8

WHY ACTIV8

About

Loa Fridfinnson

With over 22 years of experience in entrepreneurship, marketing and sales, Loa is passionate about driving growth and transformation in people and companies. For the past thirteen years, she has been a trusted partner to Indigenous organizations, entrepreneurs, and career builders, equipping them with the skills and resources needed to thrive in today’s fast-moving business landscape.

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Activ8’s Indigenous-specific 15-course business training program empowers Indigenous youth and adults with knowledge, tools and confidence to develop fulfilling careers and thriving businesses. Many of her participants and clients have won Indigenous business awards, a testament to Loa’s instruction, mentorship and dedication to participant and client success.

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As an instructor at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, Loa also teaches Consumer Behaviour and Small Business Management courses, shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs in B.C. 

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Through Activ8, Loa has helped hundreds of Indigenous people gain valuable skills for today’s economy, building confidence, business and leadership acumen, and achieving meaningful growth in their businesses, careers and lives.

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If you have any questions or need more information about our workshop, feel free to reach out to us by email at edu@activ8inc.com or by phone (604) 687-2004

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