Tansi, my name is Kaeden Merasty, and I am the Founder and CEO of The Indigenous Marketing Company (IMC) and a proud member of Flying Dust First Nation. My vision is to guide Indigenous Peoples towards achieving full economic independence that aligns with their cultures, values, and beliefs. As a Cree First Nations businessman, I established this agency to work with aspiring entrepreneurs and Indigenous business professionals just like you.

Over the years, I have held numerous roles, working closely with executives and CEOs on developing business strategies, executing sales and marketing initiatives, and managing client relationships.

Utilizing this knowledge and experience, IMC was created to produce desirable outcomes for Indigenous Peoples through its holistic digital marketing solutions. It is my mission to empower Indigenous Peoples by providing equal opportunities and the support systems needed to achieve economic success.

I would not be where I am today without the help I received from First Peoples Economic Growth Fund (FPEGF). FPEGF played a significant role in making my business vision a reality. Through essential start-up funding, FPEGF enabled me to purchase the required equipment for myself and my team to begin growing the company.

Tiffany Monkman, the Senior Loans Manager at FPEGF, was very helpful throughout the application process. She responded to my questions in a timely manner and ensured that I followed the necessary steps to meet all the application’s requirements. If you are a First Nations person looking to start or grow a business in Manitoba, FPEGF is there to support you.