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Indigenous Investment in Canada: The National Indigenous Economic Strategy Explained

January 15, 2026·39 min·3 clips

Don Matabe-Leach transformed a $150,000 loan fund into $170 million for 4,000 Indigenous businesses.

Don Matabe-Leach, Chair of the National Indigenous Economic Development Board, discusses her journey scaling a First Nation-owned financial institution to $170 million and the impact of the National Indigenous Economic Strategy. She highlights Indigenous trade expansion, board representation, and the ongoing need for infrastructure like clean water in communities.

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