Elliot moved to Yellowknife when he was 10 years old to live with his aunt and uncle. He was always entrepreneurial, planning his allowance and hustling additional chores to earn more. In high school, he pioneered the concept of rideshare, giving rides in his beat up Corolla for a small fee. He went on to pursue post-secondary education focusing on business but was not settled enough to finish his studies and so returned north, working in expediting for remote work sites. He loved the barrens, being on the land, and seeing opportunities for sustainable opportunities for sustainable development. He was full of ideas, always thinking of possible business ventures while also being a compassionate, funny and a thoughtful person who his always teased for his questionable musical tastes (Hall & Oates anyone…?). Elliot passed away in 2016 and is deeply missed by his friends and family.
Entrepreneurship and community economic development activities. Grantees can use the funds for expenses related to their business goal or idea (eg. Expenses for employment-related training related to your business goal or idea; Items or materials for your business (eg. if your business idea is to start a hair salon in your community, you may need to purchase hair products); Travel costs if your training is outside of your community)
Ages 18 - 35
Residents of the Northwest Territories for at least 12 consecutive months
NWT
Pursue a business goal or idea
