We're excited to share that SEF Canada has relocated our office

We are incredibly excited to announce that SEF Canada has been approved as the newest member of Catalyst 2030! This is our commitment to assist our clients in obtaining 17 Sustainable UN Goals.

Introducing our brand new facilitator for the PIĠUQTUQ ENTREPRENEURIAL INSPIRATION PROJECT :Georgie

PIĠUQTUQ ENTREPRENEURIAL INSPIRATION PROJECT started with a team of inspired and passionate community members in the Northwest Arctic Borough of Alaska.  We are excited to introduce the Project Management team.  

We won Bronze in the Global Good Awards as Community Partnership of the year!

We are so honored with this award,the biggest honor goes to the team, New Gold Inc.Mining, the volunteers and the community to attain its overwhelming success.

We're a finalist in the 2023 global good awards - Community Partnership of the Year!

SEF ran a 3-year program de Desarrollo de Emprendimiento en Cerro de San Pedro after being hired by New Gold to facilitate the community’s independence from mining. Since 2015 we’ve worked with the community on a program to build capacity to work with entrepreneurs, and they continue using our methodology to further robust the local economy. Todos por Cerro de San Pedro Foundation (FTCSP), is a non-profit institution modeled after our structure. The community started with little-to-no businesses within three years 151 new businesses were started. We actively engaged 150+ people and our operations continue to reach 240+ entrepreneurs.

Thanks to this project we were nominated and now we are finalists as “Community Partnership of the Year”

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This day holds significant importance as it calls upon all Canadians to come together in acknowledging and honoring the rich heritage, diverse cultures, and remarkable contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. 

It is a moment to celebrate their unique traditions, wisdom, and resilience that have shaped the fabric of our nation. By recognizing and appreciating the indelible impact of these Indigenous communities, we can foster a deeper understanding, respect, and unity among all Canadians, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable society.

SEF Canada Ltd, a leading provider in Economic Development programs for communities world-wide, and Three Sisters Consulting, built on Indigenous Principles, a leading relationship builder with Indigenous communities and Organizations will create an alliance to build stronger communities benefiting all stakeholders.

Sustainable Economic Futures (SEF) is excited to announce that after four years of dedicated and collaborative work, they will be commencing the Entrepreneurial Development (ED) project “Piġuqtuq Entrepreneurial Inspiration Project”. 

Our founder and Managing Director Suzette McFaul is back at PDAC. She is attending the conference and meeting with individuals to introduce our new programs. Entrepreneurial Development for Small Communities and Introduction to working with Entrepreneurs for strength and procurement.

Lana Eagle is recognized with the AME Frank Woodside Gold Pan Award for her distinguished service to AME. A natural relationship builder with the ability to strategically connect Indigenous groups with industry, her legacy includes The Gathering Place at AME Roundup, which celebrated its 10th year in January 2022, along with more than a decade of guidance and direction in how the industry approaches Indigenous relations and reconciliation.

January 2023

During the beginning of this January, we were fortunate enough to travel to the beautiful village of Kotzebue in Alaska. Our time there allowed us to connect with numerous incredible individuals.

We would like to express our gratitude to all those who attended our workshop, whether in-person or online. The workshop, titled "Exploring Ways to Revitalize our Villages," was a great success.

Welcome Denis Wilson to our Advisory Board.

SEF is proud to share a conversation with a dedicated member of the SEF team where passion, perseverance and projects paying off are key. Dennis Wilson is a trusted member of SEF’s Advisory Board, a respected part of their approach in projects. Even after years of collaboration his conversation with SEF highlights the thrill that companies and individuals can find when vision, methodology and tenacity align.

The Grand enterprise initiative is extremely successful and continues to assist entrepreneurs. True sustainability! Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary!

-Suzette McFaul, Founder and managing director of SEF Canada

Working across the globe means that SEF has come into contact and formed relationships with an incredibly diverse and inspiring group of people. From South America to Africa, Mexico, Mongolia and on home soil in Canada, SEF has been encouraged by the spirit and tenacity of so many whose paths have overlapped with theirs. One such person is Richard Jackson, also known as “Rocky”, from northern BC in Canada, a town called Telegraph Creek.

n a recent report, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce mapped out some of the challenges: “Looking ahead, entrepreneurship will be fundamental to Ontario’s economic recovery and it will require access to the right forms of capital.”

At SEF we believe its human capital first.

Vancouver company scores team win in global mining competition

Vancouver, Canada - A clean technology solution to remove toxins from artisanal gold mining by indigenous peoples has led to a big win for a Vancouver company as part of team led by an American university.

Jesus Maria Suarez looks like a typical mineral exploration project employee in his well- worn jeans and blue shirt, emblazoned with the company logo. In the mountainous jungle of northern Colombia, he is as well known to the local communities as the geologists and drillers working to delineate the high-grade copper-gold mineralization at Cordoba Minerals’ San Matias project.

Born and raised in Peterborough, Ontario, a strong interest in French led me to living away from home for periods in Quebec and the south of France to learn the language. When it came time to choose a university, Bishop’s, situated in a small community in the eastern townships of Quebec, was a natural fit. After receiving my BA in art and psychology, I spent 10 years in Toronto working and furthering my studies at OCAD University in Photography. Feeling the urge to put down roots closer to family and make space for a quieter lifestyle surrounded by nature, I moved to Marmora full-time in 2020 – just two weeks before the pandemic was declared in Canada. Working closely with several small business

On Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 planetGOLD will be conducting a webinar covering topics ranging from past experiences with delivering financial and allied services to ASGM to the existing barriers to attracting formal finance and investment in the sector.