EVENTS

CCDF is proud to host business events across Saskatchewan through our Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs (IWE) and Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurs (IYE) programs.

If you’re a Métis entrepreneur looking to grow your business, build your network, or find funding and mentorship opportunities, these events are for you. From business workshops and networking to hands-on training, there’s something happening near you!

Check back regularly to stay up to date on upcoming events and be the first to register!

You can also follow our CCDF Eventbrite page to get notified as soon as new events go live.

September 2026

Social Media 101- Virtual: Closed

In this workshop you’ll learn which platforms your business should actually be using, how to optimize your accounts, and much more.

Social media doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.

Imagine knowing:
✨ Exactly which platforms your business should be on.
✨ What to post this month—and next month.
✨ How to tell if your content is working.
✨ How to create a strategy that grows alongside your business.

That’s exactly what you’ll build in our Social Media 101 workshop.

This isn’t about chasing trends or becoming an influencer. It’s about creating a professional online presence that builds trust, attracts the right customers, and supports your business goals.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with:
✔ Optimized social media accounts
✔ A personalized first-year content roadmap
✔ Clear content pillars
✔ A monthly planning system
✔ Confidence to market your business with intention

📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026
🕐 1:00–3:30 PM
💻 Virtual

🎟️ Reserve your spot today—spaces are limited!

Karey’s Bio:

Karey Kapell is a seasoned entrepreneur, brand strategist, and the co-founder of Bark Marketing Agency, where small businesses go to stand out and stay seen. With over 20 years of experience (and countless bold pivots), Karey’s journey started with a successful clothing store, evolved into business coaching, and now lives at the intersection of branding, marketing, and mentorship.

A proud Métis, boy mom, Swiftie, and passionate coach for entrepreneurs, Karey’s mission is to help women get out of their own way, own their brilliance, and grow businesses that feel aligned and unstoppable. At Bark, she leads a powerhouse team that specializes in brand identity, logo design, and social media strategy, helping small businesses clarify their message and confidently show up online.

Whether she’s designing a killer brand or coaching someone through their next big move, Karey brings a mix of creativity, strategy, and real-talk honesty to everything she does.

Side Hustle 101: The Fundamentals: Registration Closed

Side Hustle 101: The Fundamentals is a practical, interactive two-hour session.

This session is designed to help you move from “I have an idea” to “I know what to do next.”

Together, we’ll explore how to determine whether your business idea is a good fit for you, walk through the key steps to getting a side hustle started, and introduce simple tools to help you evaluate whether your idea has the potential to be make money.

You’ll leave with greater clarity about your idea, practical next steps, and takeaway worksheets you can continue using after the session.

No complicated business jargon. No expectation that you have it all figured out. Just practical guidance, useful tools and a chance to start turning your side hustle into something real.

Verna O’Neill – Speaker Bio for the Side Hustle 101: The Fundamentals session:

Métis Youth & Women Entrepreneur Networking Lunch & Learn

🤝 Looking to grow your business network?

Join us for a Networking Lunch & Learn featuring a panel of Métis Entrepreneurs sharing their experiences, insights, and lessons learned along the way.

✨ Connect with like-minded Entrepreneurs ✨ Gain valuable business insights ✨ Build meaningful relationships

📅 September 28 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 The Venue at McLean Block, Saskatoon

🔗 Register today: https://metisnetworking.eventbrite.ca

Networking Lunch & Learn - Register now

October 2026

Build Your First Website with Squarespace: Available to current Clients.

Ready to take your business online? Join our hands-on website building program and learn how to create, launch, and manage your own website.

Ready to take your business online? Join our hands-on website building program and learn how to create, launch, and manage your own professional website using Squarespace. No coding experience required.

Over five interactive sessions, you’ll learn how to design a website that reflects your brand, showcase your products or services, optimize your site for search engines, and confidently launch your business online.

Whether you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, artist, consultant, or community organization, this course will help you create a website that works for you.

What You’ll Learn

Lesson 1: Introduction to Website Building & Squarespace Basics

Why every business needs a website
Introduction to Squarespace and its features
Setting up your Squarespace account
Choosing the right template for your business

Lesson 2: Designing Your Website’s Layout & Pages

Customizing templates to match your brand
Creating essential pages such as Home, About, Services, and Contact
Website design best practices
Creating an easy-to-navigate user experience

Lesson 3: Adding Content & Visuals

Adding text, photos, and videos
Creating engaging content that attracts customers
Choosing high-quality visuals
Optimizing your website for desktop and mobile devices

Lesson 4: Launching & Managing Your Website

Connecting a custom domain
Publishing your website
Introduction to Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Submitting your site to Google Search Console
Connecting Google Analytics and tracking performance

Lesson 5: Open Workshop & Website Support

One-on-one guidance from the instructor
Troubleshooting and personalized website support
Final website improvements and launch preparation

Program Schedule

Mandatory Welcome Session

October 5

Weekly Lessons

Tuesdays | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

October 6
October 13
October 20
October 27
November 3

Open Workshop Hours

Thursdays | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

October 8
October 15
October 22
October 29

Registration Requirements

$100 Program Fee (Plus Applicable Fees & Taxes)

$100 fee is required to secure your seat in the program.

Squarespace Subscription Required

Participants must purchase a Squarespace Basic annual subscription before the course begins.

Current Squarespace pricing: approximately USD $21/month when billed annually, for a total annual cost of USD $252/year.

Based on a current exchange rate of approximately 1 USD = 1.39 CAD, the annual subscription cost is approximately CAD $350/year before taxes and any applicable fees.

Please note that exchange rates fluctuate, so the final amount charged to your credit card may vary slightly.

Reimbursement Opportunity

Participants who successfully complete the program may be eligible for reimbursement of the Squarespace Basic annual subscription cost.

To receive reimbursement, participants must:

Attend and complete the program requirements.
Purchase the Basic annual Squarespace plan prior to the course.
Submit proof of purchase and payment (receipt required).

Upon successful completion of the course and receipt verification, eligible participants will be reimbursed for the cost of the Squarespace Basic annual subscription.