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 communitiesall 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.
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.
Latest Updates & Events
2026 Frontline Worker’s Conference – Event Management RFP
In 2017, NACCA initiated the Frontline Workers Conference (FLWC) with a focus to address identified gaps in capacity and strengthen the network.
NACCA is seeking qualified and experienced Event Management professionals and invite them to submit proposals for ‘FLWC 2026’.
The selected contractor will manage all aspects of planning and delivering the FLWC 2026, a 3-day event including cultural activities and post-event activities. Responsibilities include:
- Full event planning andlogisticscoordination including excursions
- Program development in collaboration with NACCA’s IEP Team
- Speaker engagement and management
- On-siteDelegate registration management
- Budget& sub-contractormanagement
- On-site event delivery
- Post-event reporting and evaluation
The event will take place at the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre in the Mi’kmaq community located on Unama’ki – Cape Breton Island.
Please note that the deadline for submissions has been extended to Friday January 9th, 2026.
IEP Releases RFP for Report Writing and Editing Contractor
The National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA), Indigenous Entrepreneurship Program (IEP), is seeking a contractor to write and edit an Indigenous Finance Institution’s (IFI) Officer Toolkit.
The IEP team has been developing an Officer Toolkit for Business Development Officers across the IFI network. This resource will include templates for letters, memos, assessments, and administrative checklists related to the Business Financing Program.
These ready-to-use templates will streamline administrative tasks for IFIs, while still allowing each organization to customize and brand them as their own. This initiative supports NACCA’s ongoing advocacy for the IFI network, strengthens capacity for Business Development Officers, and helps simplify day-to-day processes.
Submissions close Friday, December 12, 2025 at 8pm EST
NACCA 2026 Indigenous Prosperity Forum – Event Management RFP
The National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) is seeking proposals from qualified event planners to plan and oversee the NACCA Indigenous Prosperity Forum on May 5, 6 and 7, 2026. This will be the seventh edition of the event to be held at Hotel Lac Leamy in Gatineau, QC. NACCA is dedicated to serving as the voice of Indigenous Financial Institutions and advocating for Indigenous business development on a national scale. Our mission is to ensure that Indigenous businesses have equitable access to the capital and resources they need to thrive. In line with this mission, the purpose of our 2026 Indigenous Prosperity Forum and Gala is to bring together stakeholders, showcase successful Indigenous enterprises, and foster an environment of growth and prosperity. By promoting these thriving businesses, NACCA aims to highlight the critical role of Indigenous Financial Institutions in supporting economic development and ensuring sustainable, prosperous futures for Indigenous communities across Canada.
NACCA Reaffirms Long-Term Vision of Indigenous Prosperity After Budget 2025
For Immediate Release
Ottawa, ON — The National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) acknowledges the release of the 2025 Federal Budget and remains steadfast in advancing Indigenous prosperity through community-driven economic development.
NACCA is pleased with the confirmation of a 6-million-dollar investment for the Signature Indigenous Tourism Experiences Stream (SITES) 2 project. In 2025, the SITES pilot program delivered by NACCA, successfully deployed 9.5 million to eleven Indigenous tourism projects across the country. This new SITES 2 funding will allow NACCA to continue assisting Indigenous attraction businesses in Canada. The Government of Canada’s decision to protect Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) programming from deep funding reductions reaffirms the importance of Indigenous-led economic initiatives. NACCA will continue to drive the value of sustained long-term Indigenous business development.
Shannin Metatawabin, CEO, NACCA shared,
“Indigenous entrepreneurs are building strong businesses in every region of this country. Their success strengthens local economies, creates jobs, and builds wealth that stays in communities for generations. NACCA and the network of Indigenous Financial Institutions stand ready to work with the federal government to expand access to capital, close the persistent financing gaps, and unlock the full potential of Indigenous talent.”