Business support for First Nations, Inuit and Métis

Our list currently has 10 advisory support programs for First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

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ICDE - Joint Economic Development Initiative2
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation1
Association des femmes autochtones du Canada (AFAC)1
Community Development Network – Treaty Seven1
Government of Alberta, Business Link1
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada1
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture1
Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment1
Invest in Ottawa1

List updated on October 4, 2026.

10 programs

Entrepreneur and Economic Development Support Program — Community Economic DevelopmentGovernment of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Advisory supportup to $25,000
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation — Business ServicesAlberta Indian Investment Corporation
Advisory support
Business Link — Personalized CoachingGovernment of Alberta, Business Link
Advisory support
ICDE — Indigenous Business Accelerator ProgramICDE - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Advisory support
ICDE — Indigenous Business Incubator ProgramICDE - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Advisory support
Invest in Ottawa — ÉleverlaPI program for women and Indigenous businesses.Invest in Ottawa
Advisory support
Entrepreneurship Awareness and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrumAssociation des femmes autochtones du Canada (AFAC)
Advisory support
Future Farmers Program 2.0Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture
Advisory support
Community Development Network – Treaty Seven: Business Support ServicesCommunity Development Network – Treaty Seven
Advisory support
Indigenous Explorer ServiceGovernment of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Advisory support

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