General Programs and Services

16/37 Community Futures Development Corporation

16/37 Community Futures is a community-based, board-driven, non-political organization involved in leveraging, lending, counseling, brokering, CED planning, advising and facilitating.

Aboriginal Aquaculture Association

The association’s mission is to promote and assist the development of First Nations’ aquaculture in British Columbia in a manner that respects and supports First Nations communities, culture and values.

Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of British Columbia

The Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of British Columbia was established to represent the interests of those that work in the area of First Nation financial management and administration.

Burns Lake Native Development Corporation

BLNDC's mission is to identify and support economic development ventures and initiatives, for and with Aboriginal people of the Burns Lakes District.

CFDC of Central Interior First Nations

Promotes and provides community economic development support services to First Nations people within the Central Interior area.

Economic Opportunities for First Nations in British Columbia

Through this program, AANDC works with First Nations, other levels of government and the private sector to promote business partnerships and increase access to economic opportunities for First Nations.

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

First Citizens Fund

The First Citizens Fund is a perpetual fund, created in 1969 to enhance culture, education and economic development opportunities for Aboriginal people in British Columbia.

Source: Government of British Columbia; Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation

Khowutzun Development Corporation

KDC is the economic development arm of the Cowichan Tribes.

Native Economic Development Advisory Board

The Native Economic Development Advisory Board (NEDAB) was established in 1988. The board's mission is to support sustainable Aboriginal economic development throughout British Columbia.

Source: Government of British Columbia; Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation

Osoyoos Indian Band Development Corporation

The Osoyoos Indian Band is committed to achieving economic self-sufficiency within its businesses through the training and education of its people.

Quatsino First Nation Economic Development Corporation

QFNEDC’s mission is to enhance the economic viability of the Quatsino First Nation by encouraging sustainable and meaningful employment as well as fiscally responsible growth.

Sto:lo Community Futures Development Corporation

Sto:lo Community Futures' Mission is to provide services to First Nations entrepreneurs through a wide range of business and economic development services.

Tax Credits and Exemptions

Information for First nations on tax credits and exemptions on Hotel rooms, Motor fuel, property transfers, provincial sales and tobacco.

Source: Government of British Columbia; Small Business and Revenue

Wealth from Forests

Creating meaningful employment and economic opportunities by focusing on sustainable growth and diversification of the existing First Nations wood products industry.

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