Indigenous economic development in British Columbia
Indigenous businesses are vital to the strength and health of the B.C. economy. The Government of Canada and PacifiCan offer resources and funding opportunities to help grow your business or support your organization.
About Indigenous economic development at PacifiCan
At PacifiCan, our goal is to support Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs to achieve success and grow, building their important roles in local economies and well beyond. This includes:
- increasing Indigenous participation in our programs to support greater economic outcomes
- connecting Indigenous businesses to opportunities in supply chains, particularly for defence procurement and major projects
- supporting effective, Indigenous-led business supports
PacifiCan funding programs
All PacifiCan programs are available for Indigenous businesses and/or organizations.
Contact us if you have questions about how our programs or services can support your business. You are welcome to reach out to our dedicated email address below, or you can continue working with the PacifiCan contacts you already know.
Email: PacifiCan.Indigenous-Autochtones@pacifican.gc.ca
Government of Canada support for Indigenous businesses
Government of Canada resources offering economic development support that is tailored for Indigenous peoples include:
Services and information
Indigenous Business Navigator service
Connects Indigenous businesses, organizations or communities to Government of Canada programs and services.
Business Benefits Finder
Provides a tailored list of government resources such as funding, loans and advice, based on your business needs.
Business and economic development for Indigenous Peoples
Programs and services for Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses.
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Offers support to Indigenous entrepreneurs including loans, training and networking.
Indigenous business export support
Support for Indigenous businesses to expand into global markets.
