Now in its 35th year of operation, Ulnooweg is an established and innovative not-for-profit organization dedicated to the success of the Indigenous communities, individuals, and businesses of Atlantic Canada. 

Now in its 35th year of operation, Ulnooweg is an established and innovative not-for-profit organization dedicated to the success of the Indigenous communities, individuals, and businesses of Atlantic Canada. 

Ulnooweg has three divisions: Ulnooweg Development Group Inc. (a funding and business centre), The Ulnooweg Education Centre (an education and research charity) and the Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation, (a charitable foundation). 

The three organizations, along with their varied Initiatives, currently provide a range of financial and community development services to entrepreneurs, community enterprises, and Indigenous led commercial and charitable projects. 

2024 Summer Solstice Run

It is that time of year again! The annual Summer Solstice run will be held on June 22nd in Millbrook, NS. As always, there will be a 2K, 5K, and 10K run with a post-run breakfast social.

Ulnooweg Development Group Logo

Our Development Group provides Indigenous businesses and communities with funding, business tools, mentorship, fisheries support and strategic initiatives.

UDG INITIATIVES

Entrepreneurship
Business Funding
Community Fisheries
Strategic Initiatives

Ulnooweg Education Centre Logo

The Education Centre provides our communities with Indigenous-based learning, STEAM programming, and educational initiatives across all four Atlantic Provinces. 

EDUCATION INITIATIVES

Science & Innovation
Forestry
Agriculture
Financial

Our Foundation provides tools for donating to Indigenous communities, pursuing investment opportunities, and increasing public understanding of Indigenous philanthropy.

FOUNDATION INITIATIVES

Scholarships
Youth Grants
Donor Designated Funds
Field of Interest Funds
Long-term Funds

Years in business
7
Projects funded
90 +
million in loans
$ 2
Average loan
$ 14