Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC) exists to help Indigenous Nations and groups across our province transform ideas and innovation into action.
At @energy_show 2026, AIOC board Chair, Stephen Buffalo speaks to the importance of Indigenous economic participation and how AIOC's loan guarantee helps with access to investment capital.
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Stephen Buffalo talks about opportunities for Indigenous communities and how they can take charge of their futures. 👇
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Ministerial Fireside Chat at @energy_show highlighted @YourAlberta's leadership through AIOC. We’ve supported 43 Indigenous Nations & groups in 9 projects, generating over $1.4B for communities & driving economic participation.
At AIOC, we recognize and honour the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
June: #IndigenousHistoryMonth is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and continue advancing meaningful action toward economic reconciliation.
AIOC CEO Chana Martineau is featured in the debut episode of Bush to Boardroom, a new podcast from Âsokan Generational Developments.
She shares insights on Indigenous identity in corporate spaces, equity partnerships, & trust building
🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/Pi7dBYWQCI
We’re hiring a Communications Specialist!
Help amplify Indigenous economic opportunities across Alberta through storytelling, digital campaigns, and major events.
✨ Purpose-driven work
✨ Collaborative team
✨ Real impact
Apply by April 25, 2026: https://t.co/1hN8fMmN9o
We’re hiring a Senior Manager, Indigenous & External Relations at AIOC.
Help drive Indigenous equity participation, build strong partnerships, and support economic reconciliation in Alberta.
Apply by April 29, 2026
Website: https://t.co/1hN8fMmN9o
Willow Lake, once a landless Métis community, has now secured 205 acres & welcomed bison back to the land.
In this week’s Voices of Our People, Justin Bourque shares how partnerships & AIOC loan guarantees are helping turn vision into reality for Indigenous Nations.
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Equity ownership is the new conversation in partnerships, says AIOC CEO. Duchess Solar w/ColdLakeFirstNation & @Elementalsolar w/$22M @cib_en backed loan—shows how Indigenous-led energy projects deliver economic opportunity, capacity building, & environmental stewardship 1/2
The 2026 budget’s continued support for the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (@AIOC_Official) maintains opportunities for Indigenous communities across Alberta. By ensuring access to capital and expanding opportunities in key sectors, the budget promotes sustainable growth.
#IndigenousEmpowerment #AIOC #AlbertaEconomy #SustainableGrowth #CommunityOpportunities #SharedProsperity
In the latest Voices of Our People podcast, Stephen Buffalo discusses the origins of AIOC, becoming board chair, and tackling barriers to investment capital.
Presented by AIOC on the @windspeakernews Radio Network.
Listen: https://t.co/U1Eof1u1Kb
AIOC was featured in Xperience Alberta Magazine article by @tom_kezi from @edcalberta. Check out the article on page 38 for a look at how AIOC now supports Indigenous ownership in Alberta’s tourism sector. https://t.co/mQ1rTeSJYd
Alberta’s clean energy momentum is growing, with Indigenous ownership playing a key role.
AIOC is featured in @InvestAB@edaalberta’s latest look at clean energy innovation, which includes projects like Duchess Solar. Read on page 42: https://t.co/tj1En3U8Rz
“Partnerships move at the speed of trust.”
Justin Bourque and Stephen Buffalo share why early, respectful engagement matters more than quick timelines.
A thoughtful read from @Windspeakernews:
https://t.co/17RJn1rSLo
Chana Martineau appeared on “The Newsroom” by DOB Energy to talk Indigenous ownership, loan guarantees, and why early participation creates long-term value. Listen to the episode here: https://t.co/peSxsZ64v5
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