Empowering Indigenous Women | Strengthening Our Communities

The Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship (IWE) Program supports Indigenous women in starting and growing successful businesses through funding, and training. Delivered by Ulnooweg in partnership with NACCA, this initiative is building economic independence and community resilience across Atlantic Canada.

Program Features

Business Support Officers

Get one-on-one support from a dedicated advisor who can help with business plans, financing, and navigating your journey.

Micro-loan Fund

Access up to $20,000 in financing, combining repayable loans and non-repayable grants for small or part-time businesses.

Workshops

Participate in practical, culturally relevant workshops on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and business planning.

Eligibility

You are eligible if you:

  • Identify as an Indigenous woman (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis)
  • Own or are starting a business that is at least 51% Indigenous woman-owned
  • Operate within Ulnooweg’s service area in Atlantic Canada

Contact Ulnooweg’s Atlantic IWE Representative

Arlene White
Relationship Manager, IWE
[email protected] 
TF 1(888) 766-2376  Ext. 107
Mobile: 709-214-0256

Nationally driven and funded by: 

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Let's get started! Inquire with Arlene today.

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This project is funded by:

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario, Indigenous Services Canada, Women and Gender Equality Canada, and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.