May 14, 2025
For immediate release

Ottawa, ON, – The National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) is thrilled to announce its ten-year funding agreement with Indigenous Services Canada. The first of its kind between the federal government and an Indigenous economic organization, the agreement signed on May 5, 2025, represents a milestone on Canada’s journey to a transformed fiscal relationship with Indigenous peoples.

“This agreement testifies to the proven value of the Indigenous Financial Institutions network and the deepening trust of our government partner,” says Shannin Metatawabin, NACCA’s Chief Executive Officer. “Providing an average of $83 million per year, the funds will enable our long-established network of 50+ developmental lenders to continue promoting jobs, services, and empowerment for businesses in Indigenous communities across the country.”

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