b'IGFAt the same time, the IGF is a case study for the kind of economic recon-ciliation that Call to Action #92 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Final Report sought to promote. From her long experience as an econom-ically minded political leader, Kim Baird knows the importance of that callfor Indigenous and non-Indige-nous parties alike. Enabling Indige-nous economic sustainability through supporting entrepreneurs is a prereq-uisite to meaningful reconciliation in Canada, she says. The economic benefits ripple well beyond Indigenous businesses, and also reach communi-ties and regional economies.And for the future? The IGF continues to take active interest in seeing IFIs applying to the Fund. Its core concern Like NACCA and the IFI network,that know their communities andnow is to ensure that governments the IGF is managed and deliveredtake a business-minded approach towill step up to provide the program wholly by Indigenous organizations.supporting entrepreneurs. The IGFfunds that their clients still require to enhance their prospects for business It promotes visibility and capacityis the next step in the evolution of thesuccess. For a network that has been of Indigenous lenders in the socialIFI network and will ensure it is doneforced to pass up too many viable finance spaceone that is other- with an Indigenous lens, says Michaelprojects in the past due to a sheer lack wise dominated by non-IndigenousRice. Indigenous people best knowof lending capital, this next hurdle is a actors. Clients are served by lendershow to serve Indigenous people. welcome one to face.Looking for a job?Need help with your resume?Cover letter?Interview skills?Job Search?TrainingOpportunities?We are the rst choice for Aboriginal business in Northern Ontario.www.blndc.ca16INDIGENOUS PROSPERITYIssue #2, 2023'