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Impacts

Our goal is to help Indigenous-led projects create economic prosperity and strengthen communities – here and now, and for generations to come.

AIOC supports Indigenous investment that provides real, immediate financial returns to First Nations and Métis groups that enables the Indigenous leadership to determine how those revenues are used to support their communities’ objectives and participation in the economy.

The AIOC Impact

To date, AIOC has supported eight deals, providing over $745 million in loan guarantees and directly benefiting 43 First Nations and Métis Groups in Alberta. We are starting to see the results of Indigenous partnerships. These transactions are yielding meaningful returns. First Nations and Métis groups have utilized revenues to purchase land, improve facilities, and reinvest in other economic development projects.

Investing Proceeds to Improve Access to Fresh Food:

Watch how Willow Lake Métis Nation’s initiative to reintroduce a bison herd and year-round farming is ensuring food stability.

Bridging Gaps

In this impact video, Indigenous nations and groups speak on the transformational benefits that are possible through their full participation in the economy, and the ripple effects this has for all Albertans.

Whitefish (Goodfish)

This year, after more than 30 years without a recreation facility, Whitefish (Goodfish) Lake First Nation opened the doors to a brand-new multiplex.

With support from AIOC’s loan guarantee program, the Nation invested in infrastructure projects that generated stable revenue, making it possible to secure financing for the new facility and gathering place.

Multiple Communities.
Multiple Priorities. Multiple Impacts.

We asked Indigenous Nations and groups that have participated in the AIOC loan guarantee program how they’re using the cash distributions generated to date. Here’s what they shared…

  • Reinvestment into band‑owned enterprises and businesses within the Municipal District.
  • Multiplexes and cultural centres.
  • Indoor and outdoor recreation facilities such as outdoor arenas.
  • Land purchases.
  • Food sovereignty.
  • Elder transportation.
  • Tourism.
  • Supporting Elders by assisting with the payment of household utility bills.
  • Wood for heating of Elder’s homes.
  • Providing free Wi‑Fi for the community.
  • Post‑secondary assistance for youth attending the University of Calgary or the University of Alberta, covering travel and book expenses.
  • Equipment purchases for community‑owned
    businesses and supporting the development of new residential subdivisions.
  • Assisting all households with utility costs, averaging approximately $600 per month per household.
  • Business reinvestment.
  • Initiatives that are generating additional financial
    returns for the Nation.
  • Housing Initiatives.
  • Leverage to support a construction loan to help
    reduce construction costs and advance housing development on reserve.
  • Seniors’ centres.