Indigenous agriculture and food
As Canada’s leading agriculture and food lender, FCC is proud to provide on and off-reserve financing and resources to Indigenous entrepreneurs, economic development corporations and First Nations communities.
Building a diverse industry is top priority and an integral part of FCC’s mandate. First Nations, Métis and Inuit have always been involved in agriculture and food and are uniquely positioned to reclaim their food sovereignty and grow successful businesses.
FCC has lending, products and services to help you, your business and your community fully realize your goals. In addition to agriculture activities, we’ve also expanded our eligibility to include traditional Indigenous harvesting from natural sources.
Agriculture activities
Grains, oilseeds and pulse crops
Meat
Vegetables
Fruit
Farmed fish
Peat moss
Traditional Indigenous harvesting
Wild rice
Wild mushrooms
Pine tree sap
Wild berries
Fire weed
Various herbs and spices
Fresh water wild fish
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Featured story: Pelican Lake First Nation
In this video, the leaders of Pelican Lake First Nation talk about the positive effects farming has had on their community, including the creation of jobs and the long-lasting benefits for their younger generation.
Knowledge resources
Explore the bigger picture
Check out FCC reports and resources on opportunities in agriculture and food.
FCC is committed to continual improvement in Indigenous relations and to working across cultures.