Economic development is an important element in the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) mandate. AANDC works to increase First Nation, Inuit and Métis participation in the workforce across Canada. This benefits Aboriginal individuals, families, communities, employers and the Canadian economy as a whole.

What is AANDC doing to promote economic development?

AANDC's economic development programs provide funding to community organizations (or organizations they designate). These organizations use the funding for their economic development projects and the delivery of services to community members. The Department also encourages both the private and public sectors to add First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples to their current workforce, and promotes the use of Aboriginal businesses for federal government supplies and services.

Highlights

• Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Conference and Tradeshow
• Find out about the Government of Canada's Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development. 
• Learn about how AANDC is Renovating Programs in Support of Lands and Economic Development.
• Find out about AANDC’s Stakeholder Engagement Process on the Renovation of Aboriginal Economic Development Programs.
• Key Accomplishments and Initiatives

What Information is Available?

In this section, find information about the new Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development, government procurements strategies, economic development programs, skills development and financial assistance opportunities for Aboriginal businesses. In addition, you can see video vignettes of success stories in Aboriginal communities and businesses demonstrating real progress in economic development.

You may also be interested in:

• Engagement Sessions on Renovating Programs in Support of Lands and Economic Development
• First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act
• Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB)
• CanNor: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency   
• Information on employment opportunities, education programs and skills development   initiatives that support improved economic and social well-being for Aboriginal people
• National Aboriginal Economic Development Board