Canada invests $7m to support 18 Indigenous-led initiatives

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Ottawa – The funding announced today is provided through FedNor’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI), Community Futures Program (CFP), Community Investment Initiative for Northern Ontario (CIINO), and Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP). Indigenous Economic Development Initiatives Funded by FedNor in Northwestern Ontario Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund – $960,000 A FedNor investment of $960,000 is supporting the ongoing operations of the Nishnawbe Aski Development …

Investing in Indigenous Economic Development Initiatives

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Ontario – Ontario is taking action to advance economic development in Indigenous communities across the province. On November 2, 2023, applications opened for two annual funding programs, which provide grants and financing for Indigenous peoples. The Indigenous Economic Development Fund provides $3.2 million through various funding streams to support projects that diversify Indigenous economies and increase access to employment and training …