Intertribal Life Newspaper -

ALBERTA-New measures are in place to provide assistance to First Nations, Inuit and Métis businesses that have been hit by the pandemic.

The Indigenous Community Business Fund (ICBF) has provided key support for Indigenous businesses across the country. Indigenous Services Canada Alberta Region has provided $16.5 million to support Indigenous community-or collectively owned businesses and microbusinesses whose revenues have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding has been distributed to businesses in all 46 Alberta First Nations.

The ICBF supports the operation, adaptation, p...