Develop Indigenous
Business FUNdamentals
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Upcoming Camps:
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Curriculum
Aimed at fostering entrepreneurship from a young age, these dream camps engage Indigenous youth aged 11-18 in a three-day, immersive journey through the basics of starting and running a business and preparing our youth for future roles in community leadership, higher education, or a start in their entrepreneurial journeys.
Bears' Lair in Numbers
Updated: October 2025
2000+
Indigenous Youth Participants
61
Camps facilitated over the last 2 years.
115
Industry & Community Sponsors
5
Provinces across Canada
Our Lead Sponsors:
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“The transformation I saw in the teenagers who attended the camp in Ft St John was incredible. The self confidence, entrepreneurial skills and friendships gained over the course of a few days was truly remarkable. The beaming smiles on all of their faces at the graduation ceremony showed everyone present entrepreneurial education is a must for the success of our youth.”
(Parent of Fort St John camp Youth)
“You have forever changed the lives of these young learners! You planted a seed, and they will always see this moment in time, as a pivotal change in their lives.
I truly foresee a new crop of young entrepreneurs for the shishalh nation. “
(Guy Morin - Shishalh Nation, Manager - Divisional, Education)
“Thank you for sharing your knowledge and support to our youth. Over just a few days with your program, my son shared how he pushed through his anxiety to speak up. He’s shown an interest in having a business and you gave him knowledge for his future endeavors.”
(Parent of Terrace BC camp Youth)
"It was quite wonderful moment when my daughter was pitching her new learned business skills to judges and having a business card that was created at the kids camp.
I feel the Bears Lair Dream Camps should be put into the public schools. What a fun way to learn business skills."
Parent
Cheam First Nation
October 2024
“I really liked how there was skills building such as public speaking, how to present... because I feel like they’re not only skills for today but for our lives.”
Youth Participant
Alexander First Nation
January 2024
"What a fantastic program i hope we can have them back it was amazing for the kids they learn so much about partnership, etiquete, friendship and bonds they will have for the rest of their lives, we can't wait to have you back"
Chief Bonnie Adolph
Cayoose Creek
May 2024
