Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit 2026

8th April 2026 | London Stock Exchange

Canada offers scale and stability in energy, infrastructure, and critical minerals. Indigenous partnerships are key to delivering these projects with confidence and long-term alignment.

Join us at the 3rd Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit to engage directly with Indigenous partners and project leaders behind Canada’s major developments.

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Indigenous Investment in Canada: The National Indigenous Economic Strategy Explained

Waubetek Business Development Corporation grew from a $150,000 loan fund to $170 million deployed across 4,000 Indigenous-led businesses. Dawn Madahbee Leach, who has led Waubetek since its founding, explains what that growth reveals about Indigenous-led capital in Canada.

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Dawn Madahbee-Leach - Indigenous Investment in Canada The National Indigenous Economic Strategy Explained

C$90+ Billion in Indigenous-Led Projects

Canada is moving fast on energy and infrastructure. Explore Indigenous-led projects spanning energy, critical minerals, transportation corridors, and ports. Access comprehensive fact sheets developed with legal and financial advisors to assess strategic fit for your portfolio.

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Canadas Billion-Dollar Investment Opportunities

Why Indigenous Partnership is Strategic

Every major project in Canada involves Indigenous Nations. They are decisive partners in approvals, equity, and stewardship. For investors, authentic Indigenous partnership is the key to unlocking opportunity.

C$100+ billion
in Indigenous-affiliated projects underway

Indigenous Nations
co-own nearly 500
renewable energy projects, making them Canada’s third-largest clean energy producers.

75,000+
Indigenous-owned enterprises across Canada.

The Government of Canada has introduced a C$5 billion Indigenous loan guarantee to accelerate Indigenous equity participation.

About Canadian Indigenous Investment

Our commitment to a future built on collaboration, mutual respect, and
shared success.

Content

insights and research explaining the Indigenous economy.

Connection

convening Indigenous leaders, investors, and advisors.

Capital

access to investment-ready projects across major sectors.

Credibility

grounded in Indigenous leadership and government alignment.

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Insights & Impact

Showcasing successful collaborations and thought leadership.

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WESTERN TRADE & ECONOMIC CORRIDOR

Project 31 is a proposed Western Canada infrastructure corridor strengthening trade, energy networks, and Indigenous partnerships.

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ALTO HIGH-SPEED RAIL (TORONTO-QUEBEC CITY)

A $60-90B high-speed rail project proposes to transform travel between Toronto and Quebec City in Canada's busiest corridor.

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NEW WESTMINSTER RAIL BRIDGE REHABILITATION

New Westminster Rail Bridge rehab extends lifespan, maintains capacity, fosters Indigenous partnerships, and supports Vancouver infrastructure.

TRANS-CANADA HIGHWAY TWINNING

Trans-Canada Highway twinning advances capacity & safety across provinces, with complex investments and key Indigenous partnerships.

MACKENZIE VALLEY HIGHWAY

The Mackenzie Valley Highway project advances Northwest Territories connectivity with federal support and Indigenous partnerships.

YELLOWKNIFE DEEP-WATER ARCTIC PORT

The proposed Arctic deep-water port in Yellowknife requires investment, Indigenous partnerships, and offers strategic value.

PORT OF SAINT JOHN & BELLEDUNE

New Brunswick's Saint John & Belledune ports expand to boost Atlantic Canada's trade, with key Indigenous partnerships.

PORT OF VANCOUVER INFRASTRUCTURE

Analysis of Port of Vancouver’s terminal & dredging projects weighing Indigenous partnerships & environmental risks.

PORT OF CHURCHILL EXPANSION

Churchill, Manitoba's Arctic deepwater port expansion may boost Arctic shipping & Indigenous partnerships.

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PORT OF MONTREAL CONTRECOEUR TERMINAL

Montreal Port expands container terminal to boost capacity 60%, enhancing trade, investment, and jobs.

STRANGE LAKE RARE EARTH PROJECT

Advancing to 2028 production, the Strange Lake Rare Earth Project secures critical minerals via Indigenous partnerships and government support.

RING OF FIRE – REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Ontario's $60B Ring of Fire mineral district's development hinges on Indigenous consent and environmental assessment progress.

Summit 2026: Canada - True North Strong & Free

Join leaders and innovators shaping Canada's economic landscape through impactful partnerships.

Summit Pillars

Mining: Critical and Other Resources
Exploring investment opportunities in Canada's critical minerals and mining sector, essential for global supply chain diversification.

Energy: Clean and Conventional
Indigenous leadership in renewable energy, LNG, and hybrid projects driving Canada's energy transition.

Defence: Arctic Sovereignty
Infrastructure investments supporting Canada's Arctic security and Indigenous territorial stewardship.

Infrastructure: Corridors & Nation-Building Assets
Transportation, ports, and connectivity projects are reshaping Canada's economic corridors.

Agenda Highlights

Keynote Speeches from Global Investment Leaders - Addresses setting the strategic context for Indigenous investment.

Parallel Panel Discussions Across Four Themes - Expert dialogue on mining, energy, defence, and infrastructure opportunities.

Indigenous-Led Case Studies - Real-world examples of successful partnerships and project execution.

Dedicated Networking Sessions - Curated connections between investors, Indigenous leaders, and advisors.

Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit 2026

Indigenous Investment in Canada: The National Indigenous Economic Strategy Explained

C$90+ Billion in Indigenous-Led Projects