This map shows ongoing and completed infrastructure projects supported by Indigenous Services Canada’s (ISC) investments in Indigenous communities across Canada as of March 31, 2024.

Alberta Indian Investment Corporation (AIIC) is pleased to offer an Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneur Program (IWE).

Grant for Status Entrepreneurs

AIIC can support your business with counselling and mentoring.

This directory helps Indigenous businesses pursue business opportunities.

What is the Indigenous Business Directory The Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) can help your business find opportunities, including federal contracts.

Economic Highlights for the Week of January 06, 2025

A monthly update of recently added, under construction, and completed projects in the Alberta Major Projects Inventory.

Access To Capital Accelerate Economic Reconciliation

The Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation manages the federal Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program, which supports Indigenous groups in acquiring equity ownership in natural resources and energy projects, fostering Indigenous economic development and self-determination. Together, we are building a path to prosperity now and in the future.

Understand how banks and investors evaluate businesses and learn the steps to prepare your financial statements and business plans for lenders and investors.

Are you ready to launch your business? Join our Business Development Manager's webinar that will guide you through our application process.

Learn how to prepare for and navigate the loan application process—from your credit score to what collateral you may be able to offer. Set yourself up for success by showing that you understand your business and by making it easy for a bank to approve your application.

In today’s digital world, having a website for your business isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

We support Indigenous investment in natural resources, agriculture, telecommunication and transportation projects!

Incorporating your company federally is a five-step process.

Programs that support Indigenous entrepreneurs and business owners in Canada.

The First Nations, Métis and Inuit Bursary is a return of service bursary for full-time students in any year of post-secondary school.

AIIC supports businesses with information about grants for businesses.

AIIC can support your growing business with loan opportunities

Starting a successful small business usually starts with a single idea. But how can you tell if that idea could really take off? Our Business Launch Program offers free personalized support for entrepreneurs just starting out. Get Started Now!

Futurpreneur empowers aspiring young Indigenous entrepreneurs on their journey to success. The Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program (IESP) provides start-up loan financing and up to two years of mentorship, supported by a team with lived experience, offering access to tools and networking.

Funds Indigenous-led capacity and opportunity development projects that improve economic outcomes for communities.

APPLICATION DEADLINE(S) September 3, 2024, March 3, 2025

This funding provides up to $15,000 to support the development of an individual Indigenous artist, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists in Alberta by providing funding for a specific cultural or artistic project.

Information toolkit for suppliers: HOW TO OBTAIN A SECURITY CLEARANCE

START-UP BUSINESS PLANNING

Training, business plan development, and one-to-one guidance for eligible Albertans to develop and start a new business.

The business structure you choose can have a big impact on your success.

These Start-Up, Marketing, and Financials Guides help simplify and break down the steps you need to take to grow your business.

ORANGE SHIRT GAME

For the 2023 Orange Shirt game, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers welcomed over 1,000 fans from 120 different Indigenous communities across Canada.