Now celebrating 40 years of service, Ulnooweg is a trusted and forward-thinking not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the success of Indigenous communities, individuals, and businesses across Atlantic Canada through entrepreneurship, education, and philanthropy.

Now in its 40th 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. 

Rooted in Community. Driven by Impact.

Ulnooweg is made up of three sister organizations working together to support Indigenous success across Atlantic Canada: Ulnooweg Development Group Inc., a non-profit providing business financing and advisory services; the Ulnooweg Education Centre, a registered charity advancing education, innovation, and research; and the Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation, which strengthens Indigenous-led community and philanthropic initiatives.

 

Together, these organizations offer a wide range of financial, educational, and community development services to Indigenous entrepreneurs, enterprises, and community-led projects.

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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