NACCA, the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association, is a membership-driven national association for a network of Aboriginal Financial Institutions, or AFIs. NACCA supports the AFI network, which offers financing to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit businesses and communities. NACCA is committed to the needs of AFIs and the Aboriginal businesses that they serve.
SOAR 2026 – Celebrating 30 Years of Indigenous Prosperity and Vision
The energy was electric at SOAR, the 2026 NACCA Indigenous Prosperity Forum, as we gathered to celebrate a monumental milestone: 30 years of the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) and the Indigenous Financial Institution (IFI) network. The forum opened with a powerful sense of history and global connection during the “Sovereignty in Motion” panel. Moderated by Mark Dokis (NACCA), this opening discussion brought together leaders from Aotearoa, Australia, and Canada. Alongside a stirring keynote from the Honourable Nanaia Mahuta, the panel explored the intersections of economic sovereignty and procurement, reminding us that the “kindred spirit” of Indigenous commerce is a global force.
Press Release: NACCA and Alto Sign MOU
Gatineau, QC, May 7, 2026 – The National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) and Alto have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a collaborative framework to connect Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs, and workers to opportunities emerging from one of Canada’s most ambitious infrastructure projects: the high-speed rail network along the Toronto to Québec City corridor. The MOU reflects a shared commitment to advancing Indigenous leadership, economic participation, and reconciliation in Canada’s future economy through involvement in major projects.