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.
Sign up for our newsletterEstablishing Food Security in Remote Indigenous Communities
Community: Willow Lake Métis Nation Initiative: Willow Lake Métis Farms – a food sustainability program Willow Lake Métis Nation sits 36 kilometres southeast of Fort McMurray. In this part of the province, access to fresh food has long been a challenge, particularly [...]
How AIOC’s Programs Work
A video Introduction to how the AIOC loan guarantee program works and who is eligible.
Voices of Our People – Thalia Aspeslet
In the latest episode of Voices of Our People, Thalia Aspeslet, Manager Indigenous Relations at AIOC shares the significance of cultural connection and ceremony throughout her career journey. In addition to her reflections on her role at AIOC, she discusses how building trust is as an asset to advance Indigenous equity ownership. “I’ve spent over twenty years connecting [...]
‘We’ve really inspired the country’: How an Alberta loan program is helping Indigenous groups buy ownership stakes in energy projects
The Financial Post West: Energy Insider Newsletter – The Q&A: Chana Martineau Originally published June 9, 2026 in the FP West: Energy Newsletter. To subscribe visit: https://financialpost.com/newsletters/ Chana Martineau, chief executive of Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corp., in September, 2025. Photo: [...]