Applications now open for new round of Indigenous Economic Development Fund The Ontario government is investing $3.2 million to launch the next intake of funding applications under the Indigenous Economic Development Fund (IEDF). As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the program provides funding to Indigenous businesses, communities […]
Applications now open for new round of Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program The Ontario government is investing $6 million to launch the annual intake for funding applications under the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program (ICCGP). As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the program supports Indigenous communities and organizations […]
On September 29, 2025, Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, and Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, issued the following statement on the development of new resources for teachers and students on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: “Tomorrow, schools across the province will reflect […]
Investment will help First Nations communities and entrepreneurs create good-paying jobs. The Ontario government is providing $8 million to the Ontario First Nations Economic Developers Association (OFNEDA) over the next three years to support their work delivering training, mentorship and professional networks for First Nation economic development officers and entrepreneurs. […]
Applications now open for communities and organizations that provide supports to survivors and their families impacted by burial investigations The Ontario government is investing $7.7 million to launch the Indian Residential School Community Engagement Fund (IRSCEF). This funding is available to communities and organizations to provide culturally appropriate mental health […]