First Citizens Fund
The First Citizens Fund, a perpetual fund created in 1969, is available for cultural, educational and economic development for Aboriginal people in British Columbia.
In 2001, the Government of British Columbia doubled the net value of the Fund from $36 million to $72 million. Interest earned from Fund investments supports programs and services for Aboriginal people.
All programs and services are managed and delivered in partnership with British Columbia Aboriginal organizations.
The First Citizens Fund is part of the provincial government's commitment to improve the quality of life for Aboriginal people.
Economic Programs
By providing support to Aboriginal financial institutions and organizations, the First Citizens Fund helps create new employment and business opportunities for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people throughout B.C
Business advisory centres in Cranbrook, Fort St. John and Prince George assist Aboriginal entrepreneurs with business start-up or expansion, partnerships and planning.
Business loans are available to Aboriginal residents of B.C. for most types of operations and a wide range of sectors that include retail, services, fishing, forestry, agriculture, tourism and hospitality, manufacturing, new technologies and export.
Through business advisory centres, the Business Support Officer Program provides business advice and extension services for Aboriginal entrepreneurs at no cost.
The Native Economic Development Advisory Board supports sustainable Aboriginal economic development throughout British Columbia. |
First Citizens Fund 
