The National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) is the umbrella organization for a network of 50+ Indigenous Financial Institutions (IFIs) across Canada.
Over the last 35+ years, the IFI network has provided more than $3.2 billion to support economic development and the unique and specific needs of 50,000 Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) loans in Indigenous communitiesall across Canada.
NACCA’s Board of Directors is 100% Indigenous, and all entrepreneurs supported by our IFI network are members of a First Nation, Métis, or Inuit community.
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For over 35 years, the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) has been the national voice and advocate for Indigenous Financial Institutions (IFls) across Canada.
NACCA is dedicated to advancing Indigenous economic development by supporting a thriving network of IFis that provide capital, business support, and opportunities to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit entrepreneurs from coast to coast to coast.
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Latest Updates & Events
A New Season of Prosperity – NACCA Annual Report 2024-2025
The past fiscal year marked a significant turning point for NACCA. After years of persistence, we have reached a new stage of stability that allows us to move beyond sustaining our work and focus on building for generations to come.
Our 2024-2025 Annual Report is now available, highlighting a year of powerful momentum. From the growth of the Indigenous Growth Fund and Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneurship Program, to the success of the 2025 Indigenous Prosperity Forum and the launch of the First Nation Procurement Authority, we are witnessing the immense potential of Indigenous entrepreneurs across the country.
We are deeply grateful to the dedicated IFI network, our hardworking staff, and our valued partners, whose collective commitment makes this progress possible.
Statement On National Indigenous History Month
National Indigenous Peoples Month is a time to celebrate the strength, innovation, and enduring contributions of Indigenous Peoples from coast to coast to coast. It is also an opportunity to recognize the powerful connection between culture, community, and economic prosperity.
Indigenous economies are not new. They are rooted in generations of trade, stewardship, reciprocity and collective well-being.
SOAR 2026 – Celebrating 30 Years of Indigenous Prosperity and Vision
The energy was electric at SOAR, the 2026 NACCA Indigenous Prosperity Forum, as we gathered to celebrate a monumental milestone: 30 years of the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) and the Indigenous Financial Institution (IFI) network. The forum opened with a powerful sense of history and global connection during the “Sovereignty in Motion” panel. Moderated by Mark Dokis (NACCA), this opening discussion brought together leaders from Aotearoa, Australia, and Canada. Alongside a stirring keynote from the Honourable Nanaia Mahuta, the panel explored the intersections of economic sovereignty and procurement, reminding us that the “kindred spirit” of Indigenous commerce is a global force.
Press Release: NACCA and Alto Sign MOU
Gatineau, QC, May 7, 2026 – The National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) and Alto have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a collaborative framework to connect Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs, and workers to opportunities emerging from one of Canada’s most ambitious infrastructure projects: the high-speed rail network along the Toronto to Québec City corridor. The MOU reflects a shared commitment to advancing Indigenous leadership, economic participation, and reconciliation in Canada’s future economy through involvement in major projects.