News & Events
The Deadly CEO Summit
The Deadly CEO Summit April 27–28, 2026 | Hosted by AIIC The Deadly CEO Summit is a dynamic, multi-day entrepreneurial training experience designed to empower Indigenous entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to grow and sustain successful businesses….
First-Time Business Loan 101: What Every Young Entrepreneur Needs to Know
From Dream to Business: Your First Steps With a Loan So, you’ve got a big idea for a business—maybe it’s selling beadwork online, opening a small café, or launching a landscaping service in your community. As an Indigenous youth entrepreneur,…
Announcing the New Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurs (IYE) Program
Announcing the New Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurs (IYE) Program We are excited to launch the Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurs (IYE) Program, a groundbreaking initiative that empowers young Indigenous entrepreneurs in Alberta to start, grow, and succeed in business. Delivered locally through the…
Jeannette Sinclair
Jeannette Sinclair – Indig Design: Identity, Culture, and Creative Vision We are excited to feature Jeannette Sinclair, co-founder of Indig Design, whose work blends Indigenous identity, storytelling, and design into a powerful platform for cultural expression. 📺 Watch the…
Starrly Gladue: Beauty, Entrepreneurship & Empowerment (IWE Spotlight)
Starrly Gladue: Beauty, Entrepreneurship & Empowerment (IWE Spotlight) We are honoured to share the story of Starrly Gladue — a trailblazing entrepreneur and creative force behind Beauty on the Block — as part of our Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneur (IWE) Program…
Women’s Entrepreneur Loan Fund (WELF)
Women’s Entrepreneur Loan Fund (WELF) AIIC is proud to introduce the Women’s Entrepreneur Loan Fund (WELF) — a unique program designed to support Indigenous women entrepreneurs in Alberta. Whether you’re launching a new venture or expanding an existing business,…