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Supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs and the growth of the Indigenous economy on Vancouver Island.
Explore Indigenous Financing ProgramsWe help Indigenous communities become healthy, wealthy and socio-economically independent
In addition to financing and loan programs, NEDC offers business advisory services free of charge to Indigenous entrepreneurs and First Nations community-owned businesses on Vancouver Island. With over 40 years of planting seeds in communities and over $160 million in loans approved, we are catalyzing socio-economic independence for our nations.
Since 1984 we’ve grown slowly and intentionally, guided by strong governance and a consistent focus on our mandate.
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Confidence on the Coast – The Marc Peeler Story
Construction, Fishing | Port Hardy, BC
A proud member of the Kwakiutl First Nation and a fourth-generation fisherman, Marc Peeler carries forward a legacy deeply rooted in family, tradition, and …
Bringing Dental Care Home to Port Alberni – Dr. Elliott Vissia
Health & Wellness | Port Alberni, BC
Dr. Elliott Vissia, a proud member of the Hupačasath and Nuu‑chah‑nulth Nations from Port Alberni, comes from a family rooted in community and resilience. …
Building a Legacy of Healing: Linda Pelech and Raven’s River Rest
Accommodations, Health & Wellness | Port Alberni, BC
Linda Pelech is from the Tseshaht First Nation, with deep roots connected to her family and ancestral land. Her grandfather, Rodchester Peters, was a …
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NEDC offers many different loan and contribution programs with varying eligibility. Your Business Development Officer is here to help create the perfect package for you.
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Confidence on the Coast – The Marc Peeler Story
Construction, Fishing | Port Hardy, BC
A proud member of the Kwakiutl First Nation and a fourth-generation fisherman, Marc Peeler carries forward a legacy deeply rooted in family, tradition, and …
Bringing Dental Care Home to Port Alberni – Dr. Elliott Vissia
Health & Wellness | Port Alberni, BC
Building a Legacy of Healing: Linda Pelech and Raven’s River Rest
Accommodations, Health & Wellness | Port Alberni, BC
Nootka Media: Storytelling Rooted in Culture and Pride
Marketing & Video Production | Victoria, BC
