FNU entrepreneurship camp inspires First Nation youth

After spending a week at the Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Camp in Regina, 16 high school students came away with inspiration and motivation to follow their dreams.

First Nations University invited students from across Saskatchewan and Manitoba to submit resumes and apply for the week-long camp.
Milton MacArthur from Kisby, Saskatchewan says it was a great learning experience.

“How to launch a business and keep it from going under, and that education is one of the greatest things we can have,” he said.
After spending a week attending University-style classes and staying in dorms, students teamed up on Friday teamed up to pitch their business proposals to judges.

“I think it gives the youth an opportunity that they wouldn’t normally get. Many of the youth are from First Nations communities, so this gives them an opportunity to open their minds,” said Langan Goforth, the camps coordinator.