Wakenagun CFDC is a federally incorporated not-for-profit Community Futures Development Corporation. We were known as the “Mushkegowuk Community Futures Committee” until our Incorporation in January 1995. Today, in partnership with FedNor/Industry Canada, we service seven communities along the Western James & Hudson Bay coast and three inland communities further south of James Bay. This includes Fort Severn First Nation, Peawanuck First Nation, Attawapiskat First Nation, Kashechewan First Nation, Fort Albany First Nation, the Town of Moosonee, Moose Factory(Moose Cree First Nation, MoCreebec & Local Services Board area), Taykwa Tagamou First Nation, Chapleau Cree First Nation, and Missanabie Cree First Nation. This area is the traditional home of the First Nations people who call this region “Mushkegowuk”, and we service all individuals and organizations that reside and operate within this area.

Our mission is to support community economic development for our First Nation members through:

	Business financing
	Strategic planning for communities
	Business support, counseling and advisory services

For more information or assistance, please call us at 705-658-4428 or toll-free 1-800-989-4850.

What's New

(UPDATED: July 12, 2011)

Aspinemowin Youth Entrepreneurship Partnerships Program

The AYEPP will host a series of weeklong workshops in each community that will delve into teaching the core fundamentals of business planning that includes business planning and contents, financial understanding of running a business, promotion and marketing. Dates and times to be confirmed. Stay tuned for updates.

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Workshop information for Weenusk First Nation

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Ignite Magazine - Winter 2011 Issue

Our 2011 Winter Issue of Ignite Magazine is now available online for viewing! Read now.

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NEW LOAN PROGRAMS!

We are pleased to announce that we are offering 4 new programs to our loan program:

- Youth in Business – For youth aged 18 to 35 years up to $20,000 available
- Women in Business – for Women who wish to become business owners
- Business Enhancements – For existing businesses wishing to enhance their business – up to $50,000 available
- A Helping Hand - a micro loan program up to $10,000 available

Please call or email if you have any questions or require any assistance.

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Ignite Magazine: Summer 2010

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Our Summer 2010 edition of Ignite Magazine is now available online for your enjoyment. Take a look!

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2010 Youth Business Quest Program

The 2010 Youth Business Quest Program is now complete!

Wakenagun proudly hosted 7 workshops within our service delivery area with huge success. With over 115 participants in this year’s program we were pleased with the enthusiasm of the youth and the willingness to learn about the wonderful world of business! We would like to thank each host community for welcoming our staff and encouraging your youth to participate! We would also like to thank our financial supporters – Mushkegowuk Employment and Training Services and Fed Nor – Thank you as well to all who participated and we look forward to providing the program once again for 2011!

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