What does it mean to grow business while protecting the land and strengthening community? In this special episode, we sit down with Charlie White, Western Vice Chief of Qalipu First Nation, and Jeffrey Young, President and CEO of the Mi’kmaw Cultural Foundation. Charlie shares his perspective on sustainability and resource protection drawing from lived experience and deep connection to the land. Jeffrey offers insight into building community-driven social enterprises, including the Mi’kmaw Cultural Foundation’s new childcare and community hub, and the realities of creating long-term sustainability beyond grants and government funding.

Want to learn more? Follow Qalipu First Nations and the Mi’kmaw Cultural Foundation on social media to explore initiatives and upcoming programs.

Innovation and passion are at the center stage in this episode featuring Allison Muise of Triple Point Resources and Byron Alexander of Newfoundland Naturalist. Allison breaks down how an energy storage project in Western Newfoundland is helping make renewable energy more reliable. Byron shares his journey from decades in health and wellness to launching a land-based learning initiative. He discusses the vast potential for eco-tourism in Bay St. George region and shares his number one rule for entrepreneurs: follow your passion.

To know more about these projects, please follow Triple Point Resources and Newfoundland Naturalist

Youth empowerment takes the spotlight in this episode featuring Kosuke Toba of Money Moose and Ciel Murray of the Mi’kmaw Cultural Foundation. Kosuke shares how he’s making financial literacy accessible and engaging for K–12 students through fast-paced workshops, real-life budgeting scenarios, and a children’s book designed to spark generational change. Ciel introduces Youth Ventures, a free program supporting Indigenous youth ages 12 to 29 with business ideas, mentorship, and even “business-in-a-box” kits to help young entrepreneurs get started.

Want to learn more? Check out Money Moose on Amazon and visit YouthVenturesNL.com to explore free support for young entrepreneurs.