First Nation Cultural Hub – Business Plan
1. Executive Summary
This project creates a staged cultural hub and digital platform that preserves and revitalizes
Indigenous traditions while enabling economic and educational participation.
Our initial funding target is $50,000 USD to launch a local hub and prototype platform,
enabling the coordination of volunteers, creators, and Indigenous knowledge keepers.
Over time, the project will scale into a full platform connecting First Nations communities, content creators,
digital professionals, and ethical brands to preserve and distribute cultural knowledge responsibly.
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2. Problem & Opportunity
Indigenous communities face challenges in:
- Preserving ancestral knowledge in a digital age
- Generating sustainable income aligned with cultural values
- Accessing trauma-informed services and educational programs
- Connecting safely with non-intrusive technology and ethical tourism
Governments and First Nations funding bodies are investing heavily in cultural restoration,
truth and reconciliation, and community empowerment — making this project highly aligned with current cultural funding priorities. 3
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3. Solution & Vision
Our approach is staged and scalable:
- Start with a local hub for 20–30 people to volunteer, coordinate projects, and maintain the hub.
- Build a digital platform to preserve practices online, connect creators, and manage projects transparently.
- Coordinate content responsibly with sensitivity to Indigenous traditions and lands.
- Provide access to trauma-healing, educational programs, and cultural experiences for urban participants.
- Create a revenue-sharing ecosystem connecting sustainable brands and creators.
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4. Staged Funding & Milestones
We propose a staged funding approach:
- Stage 1: $50,000 – Launch local hub, start prototype platform, recruit initial volunteers, and establish connections with First Nations advisors.
- Stage 2: $150,000 – Expand platform functionality, increase local participation, and integrate ethical brand partnerships.
- Stage 3: $500,000+ – Scale globally, support land restoration projects, cultural preservation, and long-term sustainability.
Milestones will be monthly or quarterly, with reports on impact, participation, and cultural outcomes.
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5. Social Impact & First Nations Alignment
- Preserve and digitally archive Indigenous traditions and ancestral practices
- Empower participants with income-generating projects
- Provide trauma-informed support and education
- Create non-intrusive, respectful engagement for Indigenous lands
- Enable ethical tourism and cultural experiences that benefit Indigenous communities
Impact metrics will be reported to funders, showing both participation and cultural outcomes.
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6. Financial Overview & Numbers
- Initial funding requested: $50,000 USD
- Projected local hub capacity: 20–30 participants
- Estimated monthly operating cost: $10,000–$15,000 (staff, logistics, content creation)
- Staged funding target: $50k → $150k → $500k+
- Revenue sources: ethical brand partnerships, platform subscriptions, digital content, cultural retreats
7. Call to Action
We invite First Nations funding bodies and impact-focused angel investors to participate in this
transformative staged project.
By starting with the prototype hub and platform, funders can witness
tangible impact while guiding future development and expansion.