Indigenous Wealth: How to Start & Grow a Business from the Rez in 2025 🚀✨ 1. Secure Funding 💰 ✅ Apply for grants & loans (AEP, BDC, NACCA) ✅ Partner with Indigenous Financial Institutions (IFIs) & Métis Capital Corporations (MCCs) 2. Get Mentorship & Training 🎓 ✅ Join programs like NACCA & Pauktuutit for support ✅ Take entrepreneurship courses (CCAE, I-ACE) 3. Use Government & Online Resources 🌐 ✅ Explore federal business programs (PSAB, FedDev Ontario) ✅ Access Indigenous business toolkits & networks 4. Build a Culturally Strong Business 🌱 ✅ Integrate Indigenous values, sustainability & ethical practices ✅ Overcome systemic barriers (Indian Act, discrimination) 5. Win Government Contracts 📜 ✅ Register in the Indigenous Business Directory ✅ Compete for federal procurement opportunities (PSIB) 6. Support Economic Reconciliation 🤝 ✅ Create jobs & invest in Indigenous communities ✅ Advocate for Indigenous-led businesses & policies Next Steps 🚀 🔹 Apply for funding & mentorship 🔹 Connect with Indigenous business networks 🔹 Explore procurement opportunities Your business journey starts today! 🌟🔥