Aboriginal entrepreneur

There are over 27,000 Aboriginal entrepreneurs in Canada, according to Census Canada. This is 30% more than the 1996–2001 period.

To respond to this increased level of activity, BDC offers an even greater variety of consulting and financial services for Aboriginal businesses.

In addition to conventional lending and advice, BDC's Aboriginal Banking also offers a number of special activities and initiatives.

Aboriginal Business Development Fund (ABDF)	Financing with management training and mentorship. Managed by Aboriginal community organizations.	Learn more
Peer lending	Lending initiatives to help groups obtain money.	Learn more
Growth Capital for Aboriginal Business (GCAB)	Financing for start-up businesses and existing businesses.	Learn more
Start a business	Join the ranks of other highly successful Aboriginal entrepreneurs, start on the right track with BDC financing and consulting.	Learn more

E-Spirit—National Aboriginal youth business plan competition. Introduces students in grades 10 to 12 to entrepreneurship.
Summer student and internship program—Provides Aboriginal youth with summer employment and internship experience while they are attending college or university.

In Busines$—Aboriginal edition—monthly e-newsletter offering tips, tools and Aboriginal entrepreneurs’ success stories.
SOAR—focuses on aboriginal youth and business.