Indigenous Critical Infrastructure Fund Canada

Overview

The Indigenous Critical Infrastructure Fund Canada is dedicated to addressing the significant infrastructure deficit in First Nation, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada. Established in 2021, the fund aims to provide a recurring, self-sustaining source of financing for infrastructure projects that promote community ownership and long-term economic and social self-governance. The fund collaborates with various stakeholders, including government entities, public utilities, financial institutions, and Indigenous organizations, to co-invest in projects that enhance essential services and facilities within Indigenous communities. The fund's initial priorities include supporting infrastructure projects such as retrofits and upgrades that are community-based, owned, and operated. These projects focus on areas like energy, health, education, water, waste management, housing, and social well-being. By leveraging both public and private financial resources, the fund seeks to facilitate the development of infrastructure that is replicable in remote communities across Canada and potentially abroad. The fund's vision is to establish a sustainable model for infrastructure development that aligns with the goals of Canada's Reconciliation Agenda. Guided by a Board of Directors with representation from across Canada, the Indigenous Critical Infrastructure Fund Canada is committed to promoting investments that support the priorities of Indigenous communities. The board comprises individuals with diverse expertise and backgrounds, dedicated to advancing infrastructure projects that contribute to the self-sufficiency and prosperity of Indigenous peoples. Through strategic partnerships and targeted investments, the fund strives to close the infrastructure gap and foster economic opportunities within Indigenous communities.

Investment Focus

• Community-based projects
• Indigenous ownership and operation
• Alignment with Reconciliation Agenda