First Nation Government

Assembly of First Nations Economic Development Site

Our Aboriginal and Treaty Rights are the Foundation of our economic development and the basis for our sovereignty and peaceful coexistence. It is within our fundamental rights to manage our own natural resources and to have an equitable share in the wealth of our lands that will enable us to once again become economically self-sufficient.
http://www.afn.ca/Programs/Economic%20Development/economic_development.htm

Government of Ontario

Aboriginal Business Development Online
This is a gateway site to partnerships, practices, programs, and services designed to strengthen and build Aboriginal economies in Ontario. There are growing opportunities to do business with Aboriginal communities in Ontario.
http://www.aboriginalbusiness.on.ca/

Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre
As the information gateway for Ontario business to access federal and
provincial programs and services for business, we can help you find
answers to your business start-up, business growth, and exporting
questions in several ways.
http://www.cbsc.org/english/search/display.cfm?code=1398&Coll=FE_FEDSBIS_E

Ontario Native Affairs Secretariat (ONAS)
Supports the Minister Responsible for Native Affairs. The Secretariat provides corporate Aboriginal policy development and management support, and negotiates and settles land claims. The Secretariat works with partners in the public and private sectors to promote Aboriginal self-reliance and economic development.
http://www.nativeaffairs.jus.gov.on.ca/

Ontario-Canada
An area of a site by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade focussing on aboriginal affairs and economic development.
http://www.2.ontario-canada.com/English/home.htm

Ontario Trillium Foundation
The Ontario Trillium Foundation works with others to make strategic investments to build healthy, sustainable and caring communities in Ontario
http://www.trilliumfoundation.org/english/nav_sitemap.html

Government of Canada

Aboriginal Business Map
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/scdt/abc_map/nav.html

Aboriginal Business Service Network
A gateway to government business information for Aboriginals through a network of information centres across Canada
http://www.cbsc.org/english/search/display.cfm?code=1398&Coll=FE_FEDSBIS_E

Aboriginal Supplier Inventory
The ASI lists businesses that can provide a wide range of goods and services including construction. The ASI is a valuable tool for government purchasers and other interested parties who are looking for Aboriginal businesses that can supply the goods and services they need. Registering a company on the ASI will increase the company's visibility, but does not guarantee that a government contract will be awarded.
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/

Canadian Heritage - Native Citizens' Programs Page
Supports an Aboriginal infrastructure at national, regional and community levels, for Indian, Métis and Inuit people who are not resident on reserves in Canada, to facilitate their participation in resolving issues that affect the quality of their lives.
http://www.pch.gc.ca/

Contracts Canada
An inter-departmental initiative to improve supplier and buyer awareness and simplify access to federal government purchasing information. Currently there are 25 participating departments and agencies. Some of the departments and agencies have provided brief overviews of how they buy. For more information on the mandates, programs and services of theseorganizations
http://contractscanada.gc.ca/en/site-e.htm

Guide to Federal Initiatives for Urban Aboriginal People
http://canada.gc.ca/depts/agencies/pco/aborguide/guide_e.html

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Economic Development Site
http://www.inac.gc.ca/ps/ecd/index_e.html

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Site Map
http://www.inac.gc.ca/sm/index_e.html

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - Provincial Governments Aboriginal Sites
http://www.inac.gc.ca/pr/os/provgov_e.html

Industry Canada's Aboriginal Business Canada (ABC) Home Page
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/ab00112e.html

Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business
Promoting federal government procurement opportunities to Aboriginal business
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/

Agencies, Associations, and Non-profit Organizations

Aboriginal Resource Guide

A database containing information and programs related to the above mentioned objective. It is organized under the following categories: Training, Business Plan, Sources of Funds, Business Environment and Help with Running Your Business.
http://www.aboriginalresourcenet.com/

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Home Page
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is a national non-profit organization that promotes the full participation of Aboriginal communities in the Canadian economy. Their vision is a Canada whose economic and social well-being is enhanced by the contributions of Aboriginal people.
http://www.ccab-canada.com/

Canadian National Aboriginal Tourism Association
http://www.fnc.ca/

Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO)
CESO is governed by an elected 19-member board of directors and has two subsidiary organizations: CESO Aboriginal Services and CESO International Services. Both subsidiaries share CESO staff, services and roster of volunteers. However, each has its own board composed of senior-level professionals from the private and public sectors.
http://www.ceso-saco.com/home.htm

Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO)
CANDO is a federally registered, non-profit society that is Aboriginal-controlled, community-based, and membership-driven, and is directed by a national volunteer Board of elected EDOs representing each region of Canada.
http://aboriginalcollections.ic.gc.ca/economic/whois_cando.htm

Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario
The Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario is a nonprofit Ontario Corporation with Letters Patent issued in June, 1984. I.A.P.O. is owned by Ontario Status Indian Farmers in Ontario. The board of Directors, who are Status Indian farmers, represent various farming districts across Ontario.
http://www.indianag.on.ca/

National Aboriginal Forestry Association
Advancing the concepts of Aboriginal control and sustainable development of forest resources to serve the needs of Aboriginal communities.
http://www.fnc.ca/

Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation
Provide professional technical advisory services to First Nations in Ontario. Our services include; training for fire safety, housing inspection, water & wastewater management.
http://www.ofntsc.org

Red Road Technical Services
Red Road Technical Services dedicated toward the "development, establishment and growth of Aboriginal communities", including Aboriginal business.
http://www.rrts.net/business.htm

Six Nations - New Credit Community Futures Committee
A grass roots Community Economic Development Organization whose mandate is to assist and support the local economy through a variety of projects and small business support mechanisms.
http://www.shopnative.com

Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Waubetek BDC's mandate is to create employment opportunities through business and economic development initiatives.Waubetek BDC is responsible for carrying out this mandate through implementation of a five year strategic plan entitled "Planning For Prosperity in First NationsCommunities."
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/md17164e.html

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) - Aboriginal Business Site
Aboriginal entrepreneurs own and operate well over 20,000 businesses in Canada in virtually every sector of the economy. To increase access to capital for Aboriginal entrepreneurs who want to start a small business or expand an existing business operating on or off a reserve in Canada, BDC has introduced the product Growth Capital for Aboriginal Business
http://www.bdc.ca/scripts/site/display-aboriginal.asp?&

CIBC's Aboriginal Banking site
A site dedicated to meeting the financial and non-financial service needs of all Aboriginal people in Canada - First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, male and female, old and young, urban, rural and remote.
http://www.cibc.com/

The first branch of the First Nations Bank of Canada opened in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in early 1997. The second branch opened in Chisasibi Quebec (James Bay Region) in July 1998. On March 1, 1999 First Nations Bank purchased the Walpole Island, Ontario branch from TD Bank.
http://www.firstnationsbank.com/

First Nations Communications
A native owned and operated communications company with expertise in graphic design, 3D imaging, and interactive software. FNC specializes in the design, implementation, and administration of World Wide Web (WWW) sites. An increasing number of aboriginal groups across the country are using the Internet to market their arts and crafts, educate the public about native issues and preserve their culture. FNC is helping these groups market their aboriginal cultural products and spread their message internationally through the use of modern technology.
http://www.fnc.ca/

First Nations Equity
If your company is in need of equity financing or subordinated debt to expand your business or to acquire an existing company or to merge with another company, you came to the right site. In addition, if you are a corporation, Aboriginal business or government agency in need of intermediary services, business advisory services or looking for a partner, you also came to the right site.
http://www.firstnationsequity.com/

IER First Nations Development Services
For more than 25 years IER has worked with over 50 First Nations and Aboriginal organizations. Our staff have been involved in projects initiated by Aboriginal peoples on a regional, national and international level. IER is aware of First Nation needs and objectives and the resources required to accomplish their goals.
http://www.ier.ca/FirstNations/firstnations.htm

Peace Hills Trust
Canada's First Nation's Trust Company is wholly owned by the Samson Cree Nation of Hobbema, Alberta. The Samson reserve is situated 100 km south of Edmonton, Alberta and is the location of the Head Office of Peace Hills TrustCompany
.http://www.peacehills.com/

Royal Bank
Innovative approaches to a full range of services by Royal Bank, Royal Trust and RBC Dominion Securities support our long-term commitment to Aboriginal Canadians.
http://www.royalbank.ca/aboriginal/