Canadian Indigenous Investment Forum

A Platform for Investment, Partnership, and Progress

The Canadian Indigenous Investment Forum, through its annual summit, brought together global investors, Indigenous leaders, and advisors to explore investment-ready opportunities rooted in partnership, equity, and long-term value. Highlighting over C$90 billion in Indigenous-led projects, it demonstrated that Indigenous partnerships are central to Canada’s opportunities.

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Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit 2027

Through the Canadian Indigenous Investment Forum, sessions and speakers from the Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit covered key opportunities across the circumpolar frontier, energy, mining, and infrastructure. From $38 billion in Arctic investment to $10 billion LNG projects, the Summit brought together leaders, investors, and partners, with more to continue through the Forum.

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First Nations Bank of Canada's Bill Lomax: zero defaults, scaling fast

Canada's leading Indigenous-owned bank syndicates alongside three federal Crown corporations on major projects, and what that signals for international institutional capital evaluating Canadian Indigenous-led infrastructure opportunities.

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A regular update on Indigenous-led investment in Canada.
Built from verified sources and project-level information, it provides a clear view of activity across mining, energy, infrastructure, and the circumpolar frontier. Designed for those tracking capital, partnerships, and sector developments. Follow developments in Indigenous-led projects as they unfold.

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A regular update on Indigenous-led investment in Canada. Built from verified sources and project-level information, it provides a clear view of activity across mining, energy, infrastructure, and the circumpolar frontier. Designed for those tracking capital, partnerships, and sector developments. Follow developments in Indigenous-led projects as they unfold.

Why Indigenous Partnership is Strategic

Every major project in Canada involves Indigenous Nations. They are decisive partners in approvals, equity, and stewardship. For investors, authentic Indigenous partnership is the key to unlocking opportunity.

C$100+ billion
in Indigenous-affiliated projects underway

Indigenous Nations
co-own nearly 500
renewable energy projects, making them Canada’s third-largest clean energy producers.

75,000+
Indigenous-owned enterprises across Canada.

The Government of Canada has introduced a C$5 billion Indigenous loan guarantee to accelerate Indigenous equity participation.

About Canadian Indigenous Investment

Our commitment to a future built on collaboration, mutual respect, and
shared success.

Content

insights and research explaining the Indigenous economy.

Connection

convening Indigenous leaders, investors, and advisors.

Capital

access to investment-ready projects across major sectors.

Credibility

grounded in Indigenous leadership and government alignment.

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Insights & Impact

Showcasing successful collaborations and thought leadership.

National Indigenous History Month: We Have Always Been Here

Before Canada had a name, this land had many. Long before the borders we know, before the maps we read, the peoples of Turtle Island were already here.

Anchor Report: Senior Debt in Indigenous Infrastructure: How Projects Achieve Investment-Grade Credit Structures

Canada’s Indigenous loan guarantee programmes are unlocking investment-grade infrastructure opportunities with strong ESG outcomes for investors.

Case Study: Shared Governance, Shared Success: Indigenous Leadership in Canada's Largest Copper Investment

Explore how shared governance and Indigenous leadership are shaping large-scale resource investments and driving long-term economic success.

Case Study: Investment Tax Credits in Indigenous Renewable Projects: How ITCs Enhance Debt Serviceability

How Indigenous ownership, federal ITCs, and reduced capital costs strengthen debt serviceability and create investment-grade renewable energy projects.

Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link

Inuit-led hydroelectric and fibre transmission line from Manitoba to Rankin Inlet, Arviat, Whale Cove, Chesterfield Inlet, and Baker Lake.

Arctic Economic and Security Corridor

A 400 km all-season road through NWT's Slave Geological Province linking Yellowknife to Grays Bay — Canada's first overland Arctic port route.

Grays Bay Road and Port

Inuit-owned 230 km road and deepwater Arctic port in Nunavut unlocking copper, gold, and zinc exports through the Kitikmeot Inuit Association.

Northern Operational Support Hubs and Nodes

A $2.67B network of Arctic logistics hubs at Whitehorse, Resolute, Cambridge Bay, and Rankin Inlet enabling year-round Canadian Forces deployment.

NORTHWEST COAST OIL PIPELINE (ALBERTA TO BC)

Northwest Coast Pipeline lacks investors, regulatory path & economic viability, with insurmountable Indigenous and government opposition.

NORTHWEST CRITICAL CONSERVATION CORRIDOR

A nation-building initiative integrating critical minerals, infrastructure, Indigenous partnerships, and conservation across northwest Canada.

Canadian Indigenous Investment Forum

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Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit 2027

First Nations Bank of Canada's Bill Lomax: zero defaults, scaling fast

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