National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association

This is where I work.  Our membership is comprised of 54 independent, Aboriginal-owned and controlled Financial Institutions (AFIs).  Aboriginal Financial Institutions provide business financing and support to Aboriginal businesses, which can include; business loans, financial consulting services, aftercare and start-up support.

For further information, go to our website at

www.nacca.net

Investopedia

The world of investing has a lot of jargon.  Here is an excellent online source that explains in a simple fashion the terminology.

http://www.investopedia.com/#axzz28AvYb3sq

First post

This is my first attempt at blogging.  Since joining an Aboriginal financing organization I've been reading numerous articles on Aboriginal business, financing, entrepreneurship and innovation.

It's an exciting time in Aboriginal country.  Great opportunities are available for Aboriginal people who are interesting in starting a career in the Aboriginal business field.

I'm an Ojibwe lawyer from Northwestern Ontario.  I work in Ottawa for a national Aboriginal trade association. 

I hope that this blog will be a venue to discuss and share ideas on Aboriginal economic development.

As I speak Ojibwe, I'll occasionally use an Ojibwe word which I'll translate of course.  I do this to keep my language fresh and to share with people who speak or who are interested in the language.

Until next time, gigawaabimin (I'll see you)!