By Edil Ga’al

For weeks, my group members and I worked to develop a research question into a viable solution.  We chose to investigate the power of entrepreneurship, information dissemination, and access to capital in the fight to tackle the income gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians.

On November 27th, my lab group presented our pitch in MUN105’s Dragon’s Den competition.  Our solution was evaluated by a panel of esteemed judges.  It was a great opportunity to receive feedback from academics and professionals who dedicate themselves to global innovation.  And while my lab group did not win, the competition was a valuable learning experience.  To prepare for the competition, we reached out to a variety of mentors and experts in the Aboriginal community for guidance.  Their insight improved our understanding of the inequalities faced by our indigenous peoples.  In a class focussed on global issues, I really enjoyed exploring an issue much closer to home.