Yukon
First Nations

ENERGY

Several Yukon First Nations governments are directly invested in infrastructure or have participated in building critical Yukon energy infrastructure. Yukon's First Nations want opportunities in future energy distribution and production. Did you know that the Umbrella Final Agreement has specific provisions that require Canada and Yukon Government to collaborate with First Nations in Yukon’s energy future? Learn more

FINANCE

Yukon First Nations have a sophisticated financing network including being owners of First Nations Bank of Canada (a chartered Canadian bank) which has branches throughout Canada including Whitehorse. For entrepreneurs and business development in the Yukon, there is also the reputable Dena Naye Ventures which has a history of helping people make their business dreams a reality, and providing financing at competitive rates to help business succeed. Learn more

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

No one knows the North better than the First Nations of the Yukon. That’s why we are owners of businesses that specialize in providing innovative and new technologies that service the needs of Northerners and their businesses. For example, Northern Aboriginal Services Company (NASCO) services 160 of Northwestel’s remote communication sites for power generation and maintenance. Research and development are critical for the North which is why YIDC is a member of the Yukon Cold Climate and Innovation Center. Learn more

MINING

Many Yukon First Nations have the potential of developing the resources that they own and control. In several places, mining opportunities await future generations. At present, there are many First Nations owned businesses established and ready to provide the critical services a mining development will need. That includes hotels, gas supply services, helicopter companies, excavating services and many other key supply and services that any new mining project or reclamation project requires. Learn more

SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESS

The Yukon has an increasing number of businesses owned and/or operated by Yukon First Nations. In coming issues of “Let’s talk business”, we will profile many of these companies, their owners or operators, and proudly display the success that Yukon First Nations have had in becoming leaders in almost every business sector in the North. Learn more

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