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Indigenous Growth Fund

Impact investor

Ottawa · Pre-Seed–Growth · 25 people tracked

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Investment thesis

The Indigenous Growth Fund channels investor capital toward Indigenous business growth and prosperity, working alongside Aboriginal Financial Institutions to fund Indigenous entrepreneurs. Grounded in Indigenous values and the four directions, the fund frames its work as economic reconciliation and economic self-determination, supporting businesses across four stages of growth: startup, growth, maturity, and renewal.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
HQ
Ottawa, ON, CA
Instruments
Debt · Grants
Founded
1996

Team · 25 people

from the firm's website & curated
Shannin Metatawabin· Chief Executive Officer
Cory McDougall· Chief Operating Officer
Kevin Rose· Chief Strategy Officer

Kevin Rose was promoted to Chief Strategy Officer at NACCA, where he previously served as Director of Programs and Member Services. In that role he worked with Indigenous financial institutions, partners, and communities to support programs and services. His new role focuses on the strategic direction of NACCA and the needs of Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities.

Anne-Marie Wilms· Director of Strategy and Partnershipsin

Community Manager at Intrinsic Innovations with 15 years in sales and business development in oil and gas before moving into Calgary's tech sector, focused on relationship building and organizational growth.

Brandon Hansen· Treasurer, Director – Independent
Camden Lawrence· Director – Ontario Region
Carol Johnston· Director – Manitoba Region
Elaine Chambers· Director – Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Region
Ellen Kuschnik· Manager, Public Affairs and Policy
Erin Stehelin· Manager, Credit Risk, Indigenous Growth Fund
Jack Royal· Director – Alberta Region
Joël Lamoureux· Manager, Communications
Keith Matthew· Chair, Director – British Columbia Region

Chair of NACCA's Board of Directors representing the British Columbia region.

Kimberly Gorgichuk· Manager, Indigenous Women and Youth
Kristen Morris· Director of Human Resources
Magnolia Perron· Director of Strategy & Partnershipsin

Magnolia Perron is Director of Strategy and Partnerships at NACCA, where she leads the Indigenous Women and Youth Programs. Her work includes securing $30 million for the national Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Program, which facilitated over $6 million in micro-loans to Indigenous women-owned businesses, and supporting the establishment of the Indigenous Business Hub in Ottawa, which serves over 270 members. She is a recipient of a Forty Under 40 award and a member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.

Mark Dokis· Project Manager, Special Projectsin
Matthew Tapper· Director – Independent
Mitch Palmer· Manager, Finance
Olivier Gill-Sioui· Secretary, Director – Québec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick Region
Relay Tangie· Director of Finance
Ryan Lackner· Manager, IT
Stacey Fox· Manager, Quality Assurance
Tina Rasmussen· Director – Saskatchewan Region
Mark Salkeld· Treasurerin

Executive in Residence and Chief Advisor for industry with over 40 years of energy experience; also VP of Business Development at Energy Safety Canada and past President and CEO of the Petroleum Services Association of Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Indigenous Growth Fund invest at?
Indigenous Growth Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Growth stages.
What sectors does Indigenous Growth Fund focus on?
Indigenous Growth Fund focuses on Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Indigenous Growth Fund located?
Indigenous Growth Fund is headquartered in Ottawa, CA.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

from their channel

Indigenous Economic Reconciliation in Action | Dominique Collin | NACCA Tipi Talks

NACCA - Indigenous Prosperity

Starrly Gladue - Beauty On The Block - IWE Role Model Campaign, 2024

NACCA - Indigenous Prosperity

Linda Thomas - Weeknuk-Linda Smoked Fish - IWE Role Model Campaign, 2024

NACCA - Indigenous Prosperity

Emilie McKinney - Anishinaabe Bimishimo - IWE Role Model Campaign, 2024

NACCA - Indigenous Prosperity

Leana Kennedy - G-Man Waste Removal - IWE Role Model Campaign, 2020

NACCA - Indigenous Prosperity

Laura Mueller - Matriarch Media - IWE Role Model Campaign, 2024

NACCA - Indigenous Prosperity

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