IGNITE Indigenous Prosperity: NACCA Celebrates Its Most Successful Indigenous Prosperity Forum Yet

May 15, 2025

Gatineau, QC – The National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) is pleased to confirm the resounding success of the 2025 Indigenous Prosperity Forum, held on May 7 and 8 at the Hilton Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, Quebec. This was our best attended forum of the six held to date—with overwhelmingly positive feedback.

Under the theme IGNITE Indigenous Prosperity, this year’s forum drew over 400 delegates. Indigenous lenders, economic thought leaders, and entrepreneurs came together with partners and policy makers to highlight advances in Indigenous economic self-determination.  This year included international participation, with Indigenous representation from an expert with 35 years experience supporting Māori tribes, landowner organizations, and businesses in New Zealand.

The two-day event featured dynamic keynote addresses—including a message from Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak—as well as active participation of Indigenous youth business owners and NACCA’s youth advisory council.

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