General Programs and Services

Aboriginal Affairs Working Group

Aboriginal Business Mentorship Program

Source: Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

Aboriginal Co–operatives in Canada: Current Situation and Potential for Growth

Reviews the contexts within which Aboriginal co-operatives exist, considers the suitability of the co-operative model for what Aboriginal leaders say about the kind of economy they wish to encourage, etc.

Source: Canadian Co-operative Association

Aboriginal Co–operatives in Canada – Case Studies (PDF)

This study is intended as a marketing tool to provide an alternative to the corporate approach of doing business.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Aboriginal Economic Development Success Stories

Source: Aboriginal Affairs Working Group

Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada

Focuses on the capacity development and day to day needs of those Aboriginal professionals who are working in all areas of finance, administration and management – today's leaders and those of the future.

Aboriginal Relations

Aboriginal Relations highlights The Conference Board of Canada's leadership in addressing issues related to Corporate Aboriginal Relations, Aboriginal Economic Development and Aboriginal Learning Technologies.

Source: The Conference Board of Canada

Aboriginal Strategies

Aboriginal Tax Policy

Source: Government of Canada; Finance Canada, Department of

Canada's Northern Strategy

This page outlines the Canadian government's plan to help the North realize its true potential as a healthy, prosperous and secure region within Canada.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

National non-profit organization that connects Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people and companies with the opportunities they require to achieve personal and business success.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Source: Government of Canada

CESO Aboriginal Services

CESO is one of Canada’s leading volunteer-based development organizations. Since 1967, through partnership and the dedication of our volunteers who are highly skilled and experienced in their professions, CESO has worked with aboriginal communities, delivering more than 30,000 assignments to develop skills essential to long-term business development and thriving communities.

Source: Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO)

Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO)

CANDO provides a national body that focuses on the training, education and networking opportunities necessary to serve their communities and/or organizations as professionals.

Economic Development Programs

On this site, you will find more information about AANDC's economic development programs and services, including descriptions, guidelines, applications, how to manuals and contact information.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development

This document introduces and examines the actions the federal government intends to take on priority areas to unlock the full economic potential of Aboriginal Canadians.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

First Nations Financial Management Board

First Nations Financial management Board allows First Nations peoples to have the right to plan for their financial future.

First Nations Fiscal Institutions Initiative

To provide needed tools for economic development and improving the quality of life on reserve.

First Nations Tax Commission

The Commission was established through the passage of the First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act and aims to help First Nation governments build and maintain fair and efficient First Nation property tax regimes, and to ensure those First Nation communities, and their taxpayers alike, receive the maximum benefit from those systems.

First Nations Tax (FNT)

This page contains the Canada Revenue Agency RC4072 publication explaining the First Nations Tax (FNT).

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

First Nations Workers and the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a public pension plan designed to provide workers in Canada and their dependants with some financial protection from loss of income under certain circumstances.

Source: Government of Canada; Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)

Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)

Information on the provinces that have combined their respective provincial sales taxes with the GST to create the Harmonized Sales Tax.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

Information for Aboriginal Peoples

Links to information about tax benefits and requirements that may be important to Aboriginal peoples.

Source: Government of Canada; Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

Inuit Relations Secretariat

Their purpose is to serve as the Government of Canada's primary point of contact for collaboration with Inuit organizations, and to be an internal government source for information, advice and expertise on Inuit matters.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Journey to Success - Aboriginal Women's Business Planning Guide

This guide is the result of the attention paid to the needs of Aboriginal women entrepreneurs by federal, provincial, territorial and Aboriginal leaders working to strengthen Aboriginal participation in the economy.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Métis Nation Economic Development Portal

Source: Métis Nation Gateway

National Aboriginal Economic Development Board

The Board is mandated by the federal Cabinet and its role is to advise Ministers on policy, programming, and program coordination matters related to Aboriginal economic development.

Source: Government of Canada; Governor in Council Appointments

Professional and Institutional Development

The objective of the Professional and Institutional Development Program is to strengthen First Nations and Inuit governance by funding initiatives that address needs in the areas of human and institutional development.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Progressive Aboriginal Relations

Source: Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

Royal Commission Report, Initiatives and Programs, Aboriginal Banking

The following conference reports convey the compelling arguments for taking action now.

Source: RBC Financial Group

Venturing Forth

Venturing Forth is a television program which takes a look at the obstacles facing Aboriginal entrepreneurs today, and how they can be overcome.

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