The National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) is the umbrella organization for a network of 50+ Indigenous Financial Institutions (IFIs) across Canada.
Over the last 35+ years, the IFI network has provided more than $3.2 billion to support economic development and the unique and specific needs of 50,000 Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) loans in Indigenous communities all across Canada.
NACCA’s Board of Directors is 100% Indigenous, and all entrepreneurs supported by our IFI network are members of a First Nation, Métis, or Inuit community.
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Small Business Week Feature – Emilie McKinney, Anishinaabe Bimishimo Corp.
✨ Happy Small Business Week! ✨
At NACCA, we honour Indigenous entrepreneurship and celebrate the incredible businesses shaping our communities. This week, we’re kicking things off by spotlighting past winners of the Indigenous Business Awards! 🏆
Our first feature is Youth Business Award winner, Emilie McKinney/Anishinaabe Bimishimo Corp. 🎉 Thanks to support from FPEGF (First Peoples Economic Growth Fund), Emilie’s journey showcases the power of youth-led business and the impact young entrepreneurs have in fostering Indigenous prosperity. 🌱
Watch the video below ⬇️
NACCA Celebrates Small Business Week with a Spotlight on Indigenous Business Award Winners
Small Business Week takes places from October 20th – 26th, and NACCA is excited to join in the nationwide celebration! At NACCA, we honour the power of entrepreneurship and the importance of small businesses in fostering economic growth, particularly within Indigenous communities. As part of this year’s celebration, NACCA will be featuring success stories of the NACCA Indigenous Financial Institution network, inspiring local business success and the positive impacts they continue to make.
Driving Change and Empowering Indigenous Communities
The Indigenous Business Awards recognize and honour entrepreneurs who exemplify innovation, resilience, and leadership. Throughout Small Business Week, NACCA will spotlight these exceptional winners, showcasing their businesses across our social media platforms and website.
What to Expect This Week
Each day, we will introduce a different award-winning business, sharing:
- Their business story and journey
- Key milestones and achievements
- The role they play in uplifting their community
Follow us on social media and stay tuned to discover how these entrepreneurs are making an impact, driving change, and encouraging the next generation of Indigenous business leaders.
About NACCA:
NACCA (National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association) is the national network of Indigenous Financial Institutions (IFIs) working to promote Indigenous economic growth. NACCA provides access to capital, tools, and resources to empower Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses across Canada.
We invite everyone to join us in celebrating Indigenous entrepreneurship this Small Business Week. Together, let’s continue to uplift, inspire, and support Indigenous businesses that build a more prosperous future for all.
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NACCA’S INDIGENOUS WOMEN’S
ENTREPRENEURSHIP INITIATIVE
Are you an Indigenous woman thinking of starting your own business?
We can assist you!
Entrepreneurship is a promising pathway for Indigenous women to create their own employment and independent sources of income.
NACCA and the Indigenous Financial Institutions (IFIs) offer financial support — including loans, grants & programming guidance — to Indigenous women entrepreneurs.
NACCA’S INDIGENOUS
GROWTH FUND
The Indigenous Growth Fund is a new, innovative fund created by NACCA that will leverage government investment to raise additional capital from institutional investors. The fund will make capital available to the Indigenous Financial Institutions (IFIs) to provide loans to new and expanding Indigenous businesses.