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Economic Opportunities for First Nations in British Columbia![]() ![]() Are you a First Nation looking for funding to develop a business opportunity? Are you a company interested in developing a partnership with a First Nation? In British Columbia, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada is working with First Nations, other levels of government and the private sector to promote business partnerships and increase access to economic opportunities for First Nations. ServicesWe work with First Nations to:
We work with First Nations and businesses to:
Program Funding![]() There are a number of economic development programs that First Nation governments and Aboriginal enterprises can access to take advantage of economic opportunities. For more information on programs, guidelines, criteria and how to apply, contact Indian and Northern Affairs Canada at (toll-free) 1-800-567-9604. The Benefits of PartnershipWorking together is the key to economic developmentFostering First Nation economic and employment opportunities and building business partnerships not only supports stronger and healthier First Nation communities and people - it also stimulates economic growth and opportunities for all British Columbians. Benefits to First Nations![]() Partnerships with the private sector and government provide First Nations with:
Benefits to BusinessPartnering with Aboriginal communities is no longer a matter of good corporate
citizenship - it's simply good business.
First Nations businesses are creating jobs and helping to build a stronger economy in BC.Some projects supported by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada:Nk'mip Cellars Winery
Adams Lake Band Sawmill
We-Wai-Kai Campsite
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E-mail: Infopubs@inac-ainc.gc.ca ![]() Economic Opportunities for First Nations in BC (PDF 520 Kb). To read the electronic version of a document in PDF format, you will need to use Acrobat Reader. You can download Please visit Access Adobe |
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Last Updated: 2006-07-31 | ![]() |
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