First Nations Agriculture & Finance Ontario

09/08/2026

FNAFO is more than farm and agribusiness financing.

Agriculture remains at the heart of what we do, but our support extends beyond the farm.

FNAFO provides financing for eligible First Nations-owned businesses across a range of industries, including construction, transportation, trucking, retail, services and manufacturing.

Alongside financing, we also offer advisory services, training and workshops designed to help First Nations entrepreneurs build stronger, more sustainable businesses.

If you’re a Status First Nations member residing in Ontario and looking to start, strengthen or grow a business, FNAFO may be able to help.

Learn more about what we offer at www.firstnationsag.ca

09/02/2026

So grateful for the people and places we get to see💯
FNAFO has had a busy and great past couple months and we are reflecting on what we have been a part of.

08/31/2026

Interested in building practical skills in beef cattle management?

There’s still time to register for FNAFO’s Introduction to Beef Cattle training in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.

This one-week, hands-on course is designed specifically for Indigenous participants looking to learn the fundamentals of beef cattle management and production.

📍 Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
📅 September 28 – October 2

Learn about cattle nutrition, breeding and reproduction, calving, herd health and more through practical training and real-world experience.

Spaces are limited and registration is closing soon.

👉 Reserve your spot today through Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-beef-cattle-registration-1993025588185

08/31/2026

▶️Last chance to apply!

Students heading to postsecondary studies in agriculture are reminded that applications for FNAFO’s 4H Scholarship are due September 1, 2026.
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Learn more and apply here:
https://4-hontario.jotform.com/241224889049868] https://4-hontario.jotform.com/241224889049868

Please click the link to complete this form.

08/27/2026

🌿The In Class Grow Units are in action!

These hands on growing experiences give students the opportunity to watch plants develop from the first sprout while learning about agriculture, food production, responsibility, and care.

A small seed planted in the classroom today could inspire a future farmer, entrepreneur, or leader in food sovereignty.
Check out more programs offered in your area here: https://www.firstnationsag.ca/

08/21/2026

🌾 FNAFO is proud to share that Camden took part as a speaker at the Rezolution Summit, joining a panel focused on building stronger, lasting Indigenous agriculture businesses.

His session explored how Indigenous agricultural entrepreneurs and communities can build on generations of land-based knowledge while strengthening access to financing, markets, operational capacity, and opportunities for long-term economic resilience.

These conversations are central to FNAFO’s work: supporting First Nations farmers and agribusinesses with the tools, connections, and opportunities needed to grow sustainable businesses and strengthen food sovereignty. 🌱

We’re proud to see Camden contributing to important conversations about the future of First Nations agriculture in Canada.

08/19/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Introduction to Beef Cattle training program.

Choose the session that works best for you:

📍 Southern Ontario
September 28 – October 2
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory

📍 Northern Ontario
October 19 – 23
Bruce Mines

Over five days you'll combine classroom learning, expert instruction, farm visits, and practical experience designed specifically for Indigenous participants interested in beef cattle management.

Travel subsidies may be available for qualifying participants.

Spaces are limited, and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register today and take the first step toward building practical agricultural skills.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-beef-cattle-registration-1993025588185

08/13/2026

Agriculture creates more than food.

It creates opportunity.

The Introduction to Beef Cattle program is designed to support Indigenous participation in agriculture by building practical skills that can strengthen:

🌾 Community food security

🤝 Local knowledge and capacity

📈 Economic development

🚜 Future agricultural businesses

Whether your interest is personal, community-focused, or entrepreneurial, this program provides a practical starting point and valuable industry connections.

Learning today can create opportunities for years to come.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-beef-cattle-registration-1993025588185

08/11/2026

🌱 It’s harvest time!

FNAFO is offering boiling water bath and pressure canning workshops for Indigenous communities on Manitoulin and the North Shore. Workshops can be arranged in your home community and are available on a first come, first served basis.

📞 1-800-363-0329
📧 [email protected]

08/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who applied for the FNAFO job posting on LinkedIn. 🙌

The posting is now closed, and we are very pleased with the strong group of candidates who applied. We truly appreciate the time and effort each person took to submit an application.

Our team is now reviewing applications and will be contacting selected candidates as we move forward with the next stage of the hiring process.

Thank you again for your interest in joining FNAFO. ❤️