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Introduce yourself!
Introduce yourself!
We invite you to introduce who your ancestors are and share why you are starting business!
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My ancestors are black travellers from the south, and also I have Indigenous bloodline that I learned about back once I got out of high school.
I am interested in starting a new business simply because, It’s my dream that has become my reality. And it’s something I have been working on for many years, I also want to leave a legacy for my chiIdren to learn to be entrepreneurs themselves.
Can I ask what Business are you Pursuing? I’d like to Support in any way I can
My business is in fashion design, I have an Instagram account “hologram_designs”, we are now in the process of getting more pieces made to sell.
Hi Martina, nice to meet you. I would love to see your designs
Nice to meet you
Nice to meet you as well, hope to meet everyone in person sometime 🙂
Nice to meet you Faith
Nice meeting you too. Hope we meet soon
Nice to meet you Martina. I come From the Largest Indigenous Black Community In Canada. North Preston. My Ancestors Jamaican Maroons (Black Loyalist) and Black Refugees who Migrated from the South.
Nice to meet you as well. I have family roots also from North and East Preston.
Oh nice! Never know there could be some relation there lol… I’m an Entrepreneur myself. I’m actually Opening A Store in the Cole Harbour Area within the next couple of weeks. Women’s Apparel & Accessories. It’s my First… It’s definitely exciting, yet scary all at the same time.
So true ☺️ Congratulations 👏🏾!
Thank you😊🙏
Nice to meet you on Tribe what is your business ?
My ancestors are from Nigeria. My why for starting a business is essentially to challenge myself in a way I have never thought to. I enjoy braiding hair and designing nails, and have been doing it for a couple of years for myself and friends, so why not turn it into a business.
Nice to meet you what do you do in your business or profession ?
My ancestry cuts across the politically delineated countries (Berlin Conference 1884) known as Nigeria and Ghana. More extensively to hybrid cultures within more west African countries.
My why as a Non Profit Organization founder, is to bring about positive change to communities, lives and the world at large.
My family is from East Preston. I am a business owner of a not for profit society and for profit business. We are supporting marginalized individual and communities with disparities and deficiencies. Most people are living below the poverty line.
Bridget from the community of East Preston. My descendants are from Africa, Jamaica, USA, England, Native and Canada This has been an tremendous journey.
You are certainly are providing the tools necessary to move and strive in business. Thanks you.
Really great to get connected with you on the platform Bridget! There are so many lineages here for you to feel connected with and supported by on your entrepreneurial journey. Looking forward to staying connected!
My ancestors are Ethiopian, the land of origin. My name is Semira Ahmedin Abdu. I came to Canada for my undergraduate studies. In 2019 I started an online business, and now I have an e-commerce platform and a store in Ethiopia. I export Canadian Brand Make-up and Skincare products and process individual custom orders from my customers in Ethiopia. I love expanding my services to include selling Ethiopian products to the diaspora and the global community. Ethiopia has unique cotton textiles, amazing leather products, the world’s best coffee, and many more. I want my services to include giving access to a digital marketplace for young Ethiopian designers.
Welcome to the Tribe Network Community,Semira!
Hi everyone.
My name is Samuel Ilunga, Originally from The Congo but left during a time of civil unrest. Moved and lived in different parts of Africa until I came to St. Johns Newfoundland in 2016 to Study computer science. I’ve been working on a “cab-share” platform called GoCabs that allows user to book any local cab service in their community with an experience modeled after existing ride-share companies.
Recently I’ve also partnered with a community group in our city that aims to help make travel accessible to people that can’t afford taxi’s as well as discourage impaired driving.
Welcome to the Tribe Network, Samuel! There are resources available to help you navigate your way in the entrepreneurial journey.
Thank you Ebenezer, I’m excited to be a part of the Tribe Network. I’ve begun looking into some of the resources here and it’s already helped evolved my work ethic and my venture.
Great! Keep visiting the platform because have exciting opportunities and resources for you. Keep in touch with any of the team members should you required further assistance.
Thank you Ebenezer, I’m excited to be a part of the Tribe Network. I’ve begun looking into some of the resources here and it’s already helped evolve my work ethic and my venture.
My ancestors are from Ethiopia. I want to start a business because I want to leave a legacy behind for my kids. I also want to wake up to my own schedule and spend quality time with my family. i also want to prove to myself that I can be a financially self-reliant person in life.
Welcome Celeste,
What sort of business would you be interested in starting?
I wrote who my ancestors are. they are from Ethiopia. I have a burning desire to leave a positive legacy behind for my kids.
My ancestors are from Nigeria, I am a student at Cape Breton University, and I am a makeup artist cause I enjoy beautifying people. I want to see myself excel doing it, my IG handle is doveysignature.
Beautiful my IG is sacredsoulinsight love to connect where . I am in Ontario, Canada
Heyyyyyy
Miranda Cain here African Nova Scotian Decent . We been here . I’m a oldie but goodie . I have 2 fir profit business ( Variety store and black beauty supplies ). Founder of Not for profit organization ( Preston’s Future AKA NPF community organization). & peace Basketball Tournament. I am a definite go getting looking to network and work with many folks like yourselves to create change , change the narrative for our future generations to come .
Thats amazing . Good to know.
Hello, My ancestors are black from Nigeria. I am interested in starting a wholesale African store in Halifax, NS. I would be selling varieties of African products to wholesalers, retailers and end users across Atlantic provinces for now. My projected start date is 1st week of August 2023 as I have incorporated my business in February 2023. I need help getting a retailed store liquor permit as the two options given to me by the NSLC clearly say NO.
This is amazing to hear good for you . I pray it grows you store.
Thank you.
My ancestors are from North Preston and Amherst Nova Scotia.
I am starting a business because working for myself was always something I’ve wanted to achieve, working under someone else control was something that always made me feel stuck and made me feel captivated in one area and I have dreams to travel the world and help the young generation achieve dreams, goals, and get the help they seek. Its not easy to find people that are genuinely willing to help you find yourself and your purpose. I grew up never knowing where to start so I want to assist the kids that may feel the same way in the future and be their light of hope to let them know that anything is possible.
I agree a job will only give you a minimum amount of income working for self lots of work but the effort is worth it as long as you never give up.
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