Building First Nations led STEM & Entrepreneurship initiatives in Agriculture and Food
EM-power Foundation is building a more sustainable, inclusive, and culturally enriched Agrifood industry
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We are a First Nations led not-for-profit organisation
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Deeply committed to elevating women through transformative pathways in STEM and Entrepreneurship
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​We believe in a future where First Nations voices not only inspire but lead
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We honour the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems
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Together, we are sowing the seeds of change through education as we empower our First Nations Entrepreneurs
Our Core Focus
We offer programs designed to support STEM & Entrepreneur education in schools, create awareness of career opportunities in communities, and assist First Nations entrepreneurs in starting their agri-food businesses.
We are dedicated to creating real world opportunities for First Nations people.
Career Stimulus Programs
Inspiring First Nations people post-school to consider STEM & Entrepreneur opportunities in agri-food.
Participants may be currently enrolled or thinking of enrolling in tertiary education, or involved in the workforce.
Programs include our Cultural Careers Expo, featuring hands-on workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities with industry leaders and experts.
Entrepreneurial Education
Helping First Nations people build and grow their Native Food or agri-food business.
We offer early stage entrepreneur programs to inspire and support First Nations entrepreneurs working on business ideas in native food, botanicals and agriculture including food products, ingredients, skin care and beauty, health and wellness, technology and medicinal product
Our Impact
Testimonials
Chloe Shanley, AEO
Peel High School
Tamworth NSW
The week was well organised, and everything ran smoothly. The girls became confident, and we could see how proud they were.
Native Food & Culture
5-day program
Food & Hospitality
Louise Nicholas, Agriculture Teacher
Home Hill High School
Home Hill, QLD
It’s a great opportunity for students to learn about Native Foods and Ag. The program certainly promoted an understanding around careers in the food and agricultural industries and prompted discussion amongst the cohort.
Native Food & Culture
2-day program
Agriculture Careers
Bek Shephard
Entrepreneur
Edible Native Landscapes
With the guidance from experienced businesses and mentors, the templates and resources that have been provided, I have so much more confidence in myself and am far more adept at building my business up and becoming more successful.