Stories
Our stories take many shapes and forms. From project updates to team profiles to insights on how our program works. We are also proud to share success stories on how our program is benefiting Indigenous Nations and groups, and the communities they represent.
Voices of Our People – Justin Bourque
“The greatest thing I’ve been able to achieve was with my community being able to take one of these investment opportunities and leverage that cash flow in order to acquire land for the community. Willow Lake prior was a landless [...]
Shared Prosperity
Indigenous equity partnerships are crucial for the success of Canada’s natural resource sector, and, thanks to programs like AIOC’s loan guarantees, they are also on the rise. “When it comes to building partnerships, equity ownership is where the conversation has [...]
Voices of Our People – Stephen Buffalo
“You know, I love to see First Nations really develop their communities and thrive through the economies that are around us. If we can continue to build our communities and expand what we have by generating our own wealth; to [...]
Chana Martineau sees a seat at the table for Indigenous owners in every major project
Canada’s push for energy security and economic growth is creating new opportunities for Indigenous ownership in major projects. At the centre of that shift is Chana Martineau, CEO of the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation. AIOC is a provincial Crown corporation [...]