For generations, Indigenous economies have thrived, rooted in trade networks, innovation, and sustainability. Today, Indigenous businesses are among the fastest growing in Canada, leading in industries from energy to finance, technology to agriculture. The word "Ahkameyimok" is a Cree word that means to persevere, to not give up, to keep going. We believe it’s a powerful word that conveys the resilience and determination of the Indigenous business community in Canada.
Ahkameyimok is published by Welch Capital Partners and aims to be a source for insights into Indigenous business transactions across Canada.
What You’ll See:
- News scans of Indigenous-led ventures and economic developments
- People in the news
- Major Upcoming Indigenous Business Events
BUSINESS DEALS IN THE NEWS - JANUARY 2026
Wiikwemkoong buys Edmonton commercial property for $65 million (January 28, 2026)
Territorial and Indigenous governments sign MOU to push Arctic Economic and Security Corridor
(January 28, 2026)
CIB supporting First Nations in bringing clean power to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
(January 21, 2026)
Indigenous-owned Flowing River Capital has big plans in the growing defence sector
(January 20, 2026)
Canada supports improvements to affordable rental homes in Squamish (January 19, 2026)
Snowline Gold And First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Sign Memorandum of Understanding
(January 19, 2026)
Genoa Design International in Agreement to be Acquired by Membertou First Nation and Horizon Naval Engineering Partnership
(January 15, 2026)
Strengthening Indigenous participation in critical minerals development
(January 14, 2026)
Looking into Indigenous economic development in Atlantic Canada
(January 14, 2026)
Carney meets with Coastal First Nations after pipeline MOU with Alberta
(January 13, 2026)
Des Nedhe Group Launches Des Nedhe Constructors, a Nation-owned construction platform
(January 7, 2026)
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition announces the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors.
- Chief Robert Blackstock (Gitxsan Nation)
- Chief Doreen Arrowmaker, MBA, MGM, DBA Student (Tłı̨chǫ First Nation, Gamètì)
- Chief Kelsey Jacko (Cold Lake First Nation)
CANDO appoints New Associate Director of Procurement Sara Monture
Major Upcoming Business Events
National Indigenous Defence ConferenceFeb 26-27 (Ottawa)
Indigenous Leadership & Business: Legal Update 2026 for SaskatchewanApril 16 at 9:00 am
Indigenous Leadership & Business: Legal Update 2026 for Manitoba and Northwestern OntarioApril 23 at 10:00 am
9th Annual First Nations Major Project Coalition (FNMPC 2026)April 29-May 1 (Toronto)
NACCAProsperity ForumMay 5-7 (Gatineau)
For generations, Indigenous economies have thrived, rooted in trade networks, innovation, and sustainability. Today, Indigenous businesses are among the fastest growing in Canada, leading in industries from energy to finance, technology to agriculture. The word "Ahkameyimok" is a Cree word that means to persevere, to not give up, to keep going. We believe it’s a powerful word that conveys the resilience and determination of the Indigenous business community in Canada.
Ahkameyimok is published by Welch Capital Partners and aims to be a source for insights into Indigenous business transactions across Canada.
What You’ll See:
- News scans of Indigenous-led ventures and economic developments
- People in the news
- Major Upcoming Indigenous Business Events
BUSINESS DEALS IN THE NEWS - JANUARY 2026
Wiikwemkoong buys Edmonton commercial property for $65 million (January 28, 2026)
Territorial and Indigenous governments sign MOU to push Arctic Economic and Security Corridor
(January 28, 2026)
CIB supporting First Nations in bringing clean power to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
(January 21, 2026)
Indigenous-owned Flowing River Capital has big plans in the growing defence sector
(January 20, 2026)
Canada supports improvements to affordable rental homes in Squamish (January 19, 2026)
Snowline Gold And First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Sign Memorandum of Understanding
(January 19, 2026)
Genoa Design International in Agreement to be Acquired by Membertou First Nation and Horizon Naval Engineering Partnership
(January 15, 2026)
Strengthening Indigenous participation in critical minerals development
(January 14, 2026)
Looking into Indigenous economic development in Atlantic Canada
(January 14, 2026)
Carney meets with Coastal First Nations after pipeline MOU with Alberta
(January 13, 2026)
Des Nedhe Group Launches Des Nedhe Constructors, a Nation-owned construction platform
(January 7, 2026)
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition announces the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors.
- Chief Robert Blackstock (Gitxsan Nation)
- Chief Doreen Arrowmaker, MBA, MGM, DBA Student (Tłı̨chǫ First Nation, Gamètì)
- Chief Kelsey Jacko (Cold Lake First Nation)
CANDO appoints New Associate Director of Procurement Sara Monture
Major Upcoming Business Events
National Indigenous Defence ConferenceFeb 26-27 (Ottawa)
Indigenous Leadership & Business: Legal Update 2026 for SaskatchewanApril 16 at 9:00 am
Indigenous Leadership & Business: Legal Update 2026 for Manitoba and Northwestern OntarioApril 23 at 10:00 am
9th Annual First Nations Major Project Coalition (FNMPC 2026)April 29-May 1 (Toronto)
NACCAProsperity ForumMay 5-7 (Gatineau)
