Supporting Yukon And
Northern British Columbia
däna Näye Ventures is a Yukon-based, First Nation-controlled institution providing business development and financial services
Growing Yukon Businesses since 1985
däna Näye Ventures is a Yukon-based, First Nation-controlled institution that provides business development and financial services to ALL PEOPLE throughout Yukon and in the Northern British Columbia communities of Atlin, Good Hope Lake and Lower Post.
Services
View some of the däna Näye Ventures services below or see Financial Services and Business Programs.
This IWE Micro loan program is available for any size business (owned by an Indigenous woman) to access up to $20,000.00 in a micro loan …
dänä Näye Ventures administers various loan funds that are available to all qualified entrepreneurs in its lending territory (including Northern BC residents).
These pools of funds …
däna Näye Ventures delivers the Indigenous Women Entrepreneur (IWE) program on behalf of Northern Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA). IWE is a program designed to …
The Yukon Micro Loan Program is a tiered lending program—starting at $4,000 for a first loan—to individuals who want to start, maintain or expand small …
The Fund makes investments between $5,000 and $100,000 in Yukon First Nation businesses. The money may be used by approved applicants to help start, buy …
däna Näye Ventures delivers the Entrepreneurial and Business Development Program (EBDP) on behalf of CanNor to Indigenous Citizens residing in the Yukon. EBDP promotes economic …
Success Stories
Read some of the success stories of däna Naye Ventures clients.
Les Walker, Owner
Les Walker started Walker Home Construction in 2009 and has been growing the business successfully and fostering a reputation for consistency and quality …
Melvin Lagersson, Owner
Capital Helicopters is a 100% locally owned and operated helicopter charter company with a longstanding professional history of providing service to Canada’s northern …
Dustin McKenzie-Hubbard-Owner
Dustin McKenzie-Hubbard first approached DNV to see what options were available to him to make his dream of owning his own business a reality. …
Krystle Pelletier, Owner
Ms. Pelletier utilized DNV services at every stage of her business planning. First, she accessed Business Support Services to assist her in the …
Cathy Isaac, Owner
Cathy Isaac is a long-time business owner/operator of two amazing retail locations: Bearpaw Music & Gifts Bearpaw Gifts.
In 2006, Cathy initially approached DNV …
Diane Strand, Owner
Ms. Strand first reached out to DNV to assist with business advice and planning. She worked closely with the business services department to …
Lisa Organ, Owner
Ms. Organ is a warrior that will not be knocked down. Lisa is the first Keto commercial baker in the Yukon offering a …
Maggie Powter & Shawna Hindson
Little Wonders Preschool and Family Program is run by Maggie Powter and Shawna Hindson. They offer a unique curriculum that is …
Jerrid Hozack, Rickey Vance and Diane Olsen
Mr. Hozack approached DNV based on a friend/family referral because he wanted to start a site preparation and landscaping …