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Métis-specific (7)

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Apeetogosan (Métis) Development – business financing

Who runs it: Apeetogosan (Métis) Development Inc.

Who can get it: Métis, Inuit and non-status Indigenous (Alberta). Start, buy, expand; credit score ≥690

What it gives: Loans

Amount: $5,000 to $1,000,000 (up to 90% of project)

Call 780-452-7951Official page ↗

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Louis Riel Capital Corporation – Business Grant & Loan Program

Who runs it: LRCC (Manitoba Métis Federation)

Who can get it: Red River Métis (Manitoba). ≥51% Métis-owned; projects ≥$30,000

What it gives: Loans + grants

Amount: Amount not stated

Call 204-589-0772Official page ↗

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Louis Riel Capital Corporation – Small Business Program

Who runs it: LRCC

Who can get it: Red River Métis (Manitoba). Small & home-based businesses

What it gives: Loan + grant

Amount: Up to $40,000 (part of it may be a grant)

Official page ↗

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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MFC BC – Métis Women's Entrepreneurship Program (SMWEP)

Who runs it: MFC BC

Who can get it: Métis women (BC). Women entrepreneurs

What it gives: Micro-loan/grant

Amount: Total project cost up to $25,000

Official page ↗

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Métis Financial Corporation of BC – business loans

Who runs it: MFC BC

Who can get it: Métis (BC, Métis ID). ≥51% Métis-owned BC business

What it gives: Loans (+ grant component with loan)

Amount: Projects from $20,000 to $500,000

Call 833-399-3926Official page ↗

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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Rupertsland Institute – Métis employment, training & education

Who runs it: Rupertsland Institute (Métis Nation of Alberta)

Who can get it: Métis (Alberta). ISET holder; training & education funding

What it gives: Training funding

Amount: Amount not stated

Official page ↗

Last checked Oct 31, 2026

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SMEDCO (SaskMétis Economic Development Corp) term loans

Who runs it: SMEDCO

Who can get it: Métis (Saskatchewan, Métis registry card). Start, expand, acquire

What it gives: Secured term loans

Amount: Amount not stated

Call 888-657-4870Official page ↗

Last checked Oct 31, 2026