The BC ABSN is a collective of Aboriginal Business Service Provicers in British Columbia who enhance access to business information and resources.
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The BC ABSN is a collective of Aboriginal business service providers in British Columbia who enhance access to business information and resources. ABSN is an initiative of the Federal Government Aboriginal Business Development Strategy.
In 2002, the Community Economic Development Centre and Simon Fraser University completed a Gap Analysis on Aboriginal business needs and service providers. As a result of the study an ABSN coordinator was hired, REACH Sites were developed throughout the Province, a workbook was published on Aboriginal Business Development and a variety of other tools - intended as capacity development tools for Aboriginal Business Development Officers.
Violet grew up in a commercial fishing family and is married to a successful commercial fisherman. She has extensive knowledge and experience with commercial fisheries and coastal Native people and communities. Violet has worked as the Executive Director for The Native Fishing Association since 2005, and before that she was the NFA Loans Officer for 19 years. In addition to her position at NFA Violet was the Program Coordinator for the Allocation Transfer Program with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (2002-2007). She also was formerly a Board Member for the Pacific Region License Appeal Board. Prior to working with NFA Violet was employed as Office Manager at Northern Native Fishing Corporation.
Native Fishing Association