As Saskatchewan positions itself at the forefront of clean energy innovation, SIIFC will help facilitate Indigenous equity in next-generation energy projects, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and micro-reactors. This ensures Indigenous capital is embedded in the province’s future energy landscape, aligning economic progress with the global transition to low-carbon solutions. Indigenous ownership in SMR projects has the potential to generate long-term returns while advancing Canada’s clean energy ambitions. Opportunities to participate in the emerging SMR and micro-reactor space will present a unique opportunity to enter a sector at its infancy, a first in Canada. 

First Nations and Métis peoples and businesses have played a foundational role in Saskatchewan’s resource economy, securing long-term partnerships and ownership stakes in key industries. SIIFC supports these efforts by enabling Indigenous groups to gain equity in sectors such as uranium, potash, critical minerals, forestry, renewable energy, and oil & gas, strengthening economic resilience and expanding investment opportunities. This alignment ensures Indigenous governments, communities and businesses continue to influence resource management and environmental stewardship, while investors benefit from stable, long-term partnerships that can help advance projects and drive sustainable growth. 

SIIFC represents a landmark shift in government policy, offering loan guarantees to Indigenous communities to facilitate equity investments in large-scale projects. This innovative approach fosters Indigenous economic empowerment and creates a replicable blueprint for other jurisdictions seeking to promote Indigenous ownership in natural resource development.