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WINNERS<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Startup Canada Indigenous Entrepreneur Award<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Nicole McLaren<\/strong>\u00a0| \u00a0founder of Raven Reads<\/span><\/p>\n

Raven Reads, a subscription service delivering Indigenous books and giftwares across Canada. Her company champions the growth of Indigenous-led companies and is passionate about advancing Canada\u2019s journey of reconciliation. Raven Reads provides a safe space for complex conversations and connects subscribers with Indigenous products they\u2019re not likely to find in stores. In 2018, Raven Reads donated one dollar from each box sale to the First Nation Caring Society to reduce the gap in First Nation education support.Nicole is also the founder of the Indigenous Women\u2019s Business Network, which offers free business counseling and more, particularly to entrepreneurs in rural areas. Nicole is transforming the landscape for Indigenous-led innovation, story-telling, and reconciliation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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