Saskatchewan Resources

Saskatchewan Resources

Beaver River Community Futures Development Corporation (BRCFDC)

      Office Locations      Meadow Lake
 Mailing Address  Box 2678, 106 - 1st Street East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1Z6 
 Phone Number  (306) 236-4422
Email  office@brcfdc.ca
 Fax Number  (306) 236-5818

Financial Offerings

  1. Term Loan

    • Maximum loan amount of $150,000 per business.
    • Fixed interest rates with terms set at the time of approval.
    • No repayment penalties.
    • Application and administration fees apply.

  2. Primary Producer Incentive Program

    • Combination of grant funding and repayable loans.
    • For members involved in commerical fishing, trapping, and wild rice harvesting. 

  3. Buisness Incentive Program 

    • Business loan program with a built-in grant component.
    • No cap on loans (within Beaver River Community Feature Limits).
    • Business Grant: Loans up to $50,000 eligible for 50% grant (max $20,000).
    • Marketing Grant: $2,000 per client (in addition to business grant).
    • Business Support Grant: $2,500 per client (in addition to business grant).

 

Clarence Campeau Development Fund (CCDF)

     Office Locations      Saskatoon
 Mailing Address  2158 Airport Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7L 6M6  
 Phone Number  (306) 657-4870
 Saskatoon Toll-Free: 1 (888) 657-4890
 Regina Toll-Free: 1 (877) 359-2233
Email  info@clarencecampeau.com
 Fax Number  (306) 657-4890

Financial Offerings

  1. Business Development Program

    • Interest-free loan for Métis entrepreneurs.

  2. Major Business Development Program

    • Interest-bearing loans for large-scale business initiatives for Métis entrepreneurs.

  3. Women's Micro-Loan and Grant Program

    • Combined loan and grant for Métis Women entrepreneurs.

  4. Women’s Business Development Program

    • Interest-free loans for Métis Women entrepreneurs.

  5. Youth Business Development Program

    • Interest-free loans for Métis Youth entrepreneurs (ages 18-39).

 

Northern Enterprise Fund Inc. (NEFI)

      Office Locations      Saskatoon
 Mailing Address  Box 220, Beauval, Saskatchewan S0M 0G0 
 Phone Number  (306) 288-2258
 Toll-Free: 1 (800) 864-3022
Email  info@nefi.ca
 Fax Number  (306) 288-4667

Financial Offerings

  1. Business Loans

    • Each applicant is required to invest at least 10% of their own equity in the project 
    • Offers developmental, real estate and commerical loans
    • Any individual or northern business residing within the Northern Enterprise Fund Regioin may apply

 

Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation Inc. (SIEF)

      Office Locations      Asimakaniseekan Askiy Reserve
 Mailing Address  202A Joseph Okemasis Drive Saskatoon SK S7N 1B1 
 Phone Number  (306) 995-4550
 Fax Number  (306) 373-4969

Financial Offerings

  1. Commerical/Agricultural Loans

    • Must be First Nations and a resident of Saskatchewan
    • At least 18 years of age to be eligible.
    • Must be First Nations owned business with at least 51% ownership.

  2. Indigenous Entrepreneur Program (IWE)

    • A loan and contribution are issued together for an amount totalling no more than $20,000.
    • The client should also have a minimum five per cent in cash equity or in-kind contributions.

 

SaskMétis Economic Development Corporation (SMEDCO)

     Office Locations      Saskatoon
 Mailing Address  2158 Airport Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7L 6M6 
 Phone Number  (306) 657-4870
Email  info@clarencecampeau.com
 Fax Number  (306) 657-4890

Financial Offerings

  1. SMEDCO Financing

    • Combination of loans and non-repayable contributions.
    • Requires 10% cash equity.
    • Must be a Métis owned and controlled business.

 

Visions North CFDC

     Office Locations      La Ronge
 Mailing Address  Box 810, 711 LaRonge Avenue, LaRonge, SK  S0J 1L0   
 Phone Number  (306) 425-2612
 Toll-Free: 1 (877) 549-4333
Email  visionsnorth@visionsnorth.com
 Fax Number  (306) 425-2205

Financial Offerings

  1. Visions North Loans

    • Maximum loan amount of $150,000 to any one entity.
    • Fixed interst rate and amortization established at time of application.

 

Clarence Campeau Development Fund (CCDF)

  1. Métis Entrepreneur Equity Program
    • Non-repayable grant for Métis entrepreneurs.

Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation Inc. (SIEF)

  1. SIEF Contribution Program
    • A maximum of $99,999.00 of total project costs for individual applications; and
    • A maximum of $250,000.00 of total project costs for community- or band-owned enterprise applications.
      • Must be a registered Status Indian.
      • Majority owned First Nation Buisness/organization.
      • Requires 10% cash equity.

SaskMétis Economic Development Corporation (SMEDCO)

  1. Metis Assistance Program (MAP)
    • Maximum of $99,999 for entrepreneurs.
    • Maximum of $250,000 for community owned enterprises.

Southeast College

 Institution Location(s)           Weyburn, SK
Phone Number  (306) 848-2500
 Toll-Free: 1 (866) 296-2472 

Agriculture and Food Programs Offered

  1. Pesticide Applicator - Agriculture

    • Study pesticide use for controlling agriculture pests such as weeds, insects, and diseases as it is related to agriculture production. Course content includes on-farm seed treatment, bird and rodent control, and weed control in farm dugouts and shelterbelts.

  2. Pesticide Applicator - Agriculture or Industrial

    • Your studies will focus on herbicide use for controlling weeds in industrial areas such as roadsides, power lines, right of way, well sites, parking lots, roadbeds, and equipment yards. The course content includes controlling designated noxious weeds on all lands and user herbicides for sewer root control will be covered.

  3. Pesticide Applicator - Industrial or Landscape

    • You will learn how to use herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides on outdoor residential, commercial, and public lands (such as yard care service, park or golf course maintenance).

Program or Institution-Specific Scholarships
  1. Scholarships and Financial Aid

 

Great Plains College 

 Institution Location(s)           Swift Current, SK
Phone Number  (306) 773-1531
 Toll-Free: 1 (866) 999-7372 

Agriculture and Food Programs Offered

  1. Agriculture Science (Certificate)

    • Learn the fundamental skills that are necessary for modern agriculture operations, specifically focusing on crop production.

Program or Institution-Specific Scholarships
  1. Scholarships and Awards

 

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies

 Institution Location(s)         

 Regina, SK

 Saskatoon, SK

 Prince Albert, SK

 Several smaller locations across Saskatchewan 
Phone Number  (306) 244-4444

Agriculture and Food Programs Offered

  1. Introduction to Indigenous Agriculture (Certificate)

    • The program offers comprehensive training in modern agricultural practices. It covers core areas such as crop production, food safety, livestock management, farm machinery operation, and maintenance of agricultural infrastructure; along with greenhouse management, plant care, and agricultural technology.

Program or Institution-Specific Scholarships
  1. SIIT Awards

 

Briercrest College

 Institution Location(s)           Caronport, SK
Phone Number  (306) 801-5220 
 Toll-Free: 1 (800) 667-5199 
 Email  info@briercrest.ca

Agriculture and Food Programs Offered

  1. Bachelor of Arts Business Administration - Agribusiness (Degree) 

    • This program combines core business education with a focus on modern agribusiness practices. Students gain the skills to lead in agriculture-related industries, with training in supply chains, sustainability, and farm-to-table systems, all grounded in a Christian worldview.

Program or Institution-Specific Scholarships
  1. Scholarship and Awards

 

University of Saskatchewan, College of Agriculture and Bioresources

 Institution Location(s)           Saskatoon, SK
Phone Number  (306) 966-4056
 Email  agbio.studentservices@usask.ca 
Agriculture and Food Programs Offered

  1. Agribusiness

    • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This degree combines science, economics and business to explore management, marketing, finance and sales, as well as the legal and institutional environment that frames the industry. Students will be prepared for careers as agricultural professionals such as entrepreneurs, business consultants, lenders and product support specialists.
  2. Animal Bioscience

    • ​​​​​​​This program provides students with a broad background in domestic animal biology. Students are trained to work in fields outside of traditional animal agriculture, including biomedical sciences, companion, equine and research animal care, animal health and environmental sciences.​​​​​​​

  3. Food and Nutrition

    • This program meets the growing industry need for graduates with interdisciplinary training in both food science and nutrition. Students will build knowledge in food chemistry, food processing, and other related areas along with foundational knowledge of food nutrition and the role that nutrients play in human health. Possible careers for graduates of the program include nutritional researchers, wellness program co-ordinators, food product developers, food service co-ordinators and more.

  4. Food Industry Management

    • This program meets the industry demand for graduates with interdisciplinary training in business, marketing and food science. Possible careers for graduates of the program include food marketing manager, food processor and product development consultant, food operations manager, food policy and regulatory analyst, food industry entrepreneur and more.

  5. Renewable Resource Management

    • This program uses applied science to cover topics such as the management of land, biotic and water resources. Through field-work and group projects, students gain technical skills that will ensure high employability. Inquiry-based learning and ample opportunity for practical experience make this program unique.

  6. Kanawayihetaytan Askiy (Certificate)

    • Kanawayihetaytan Askiy is a uniquely designed program that is focused on providing a broad range of topic areas specific to the management of lands and resources on federal reserve lands.

To view more post-secondary offerings from University of Saskatchewan, Check out their website.

Program or Institution-Specific Scholarships
  1. Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

 

Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Sustainability

 Institution Location(s)         

 Moose Jaw, SK

 Saskatoon, SK

 Regina, SK

 Prince Albert, SK

 Remote 
Phone Number  (866) 467-4278
 Email  askaquestion@saskpolytech.ca 
Agriculture and Food Programs Offered

  1. Agricultural Equipment Technician (Certificate)

    • This program takes just two semesters to learn the basics of safety, electrical, hydraulics and power train systems, and repair fundamentals on a range of farm equipment. 

  2. Agriculture and Food Production (Diploma)

    • Over four years, you will mix on-the-job training with one-on-one instruction from qualified tradespeople. You will work with your hands to diagnose electrical, mechanical and hydraulic problems. 

  3. BioScience Technology (Diploma)

    • This program combines the fundamentals of plant and soil science, the reality of growing-condition variation, and the application of modern precision agriculture techniques. You will also spend time in the lab and in the field developing your understanding of plant physiology, soil fertility, crop production, and integrated pest management.

  4. Chemical Technology (Diploma)

    • In this two-year diploma program, you will network with some of the most progressive producers in the region and learn about agriculture issues and solutions. In the second year, you will learn agriculture management policy, marketing, and how international events affect agriculture and the economy.

  5. Civil Engineering Technologies - Civil Construction option or Water Resources option (Diploma)

    • Network with some of the most progressive producers in the region and learn about agriculture issues and solutions.Second year will deepen your understanding of soils, soil management, botany, and field and specialty crops,as well as introductory to irrigation, precision agriculture and greenhouse management.

  6. Environmental Engineering Technology (Diploma)

    • ​​​​​​​The Environmental Engineering Technology program is a 32-month diploma offered full time at Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw campus. You will take five academic semesters and participate in three Co-operative Education work terms (two consecutive terms after first year, and one term in the summer of second year).​​​​​​​

  7. Geographic Information Science (Certificate)

    • ​​​​​​​This intensive, hands-on certificate program trains students to use GIS technology to collect, analyze, and map spatial data. Over 32 weeks, students gain practical skills in GPS, drone data, remote sensing, and GIS software—preparing them for careers in natural resources, urban planning, and environmental management.​​​​​​​

  8. Integrated Resource Management (Diploma)

    • Integrated Resource Management is a two-year diploma program that gives you a unique perspective on balancing the environmental, economic and social factors of natural resource development. This program emphasizes hands-on learning through labs, camps, field exercises and work experience.​​​​​​​

  9. Resource and Environmental Law (Diploma)

    • This two-year diploma program prepares students for careers in conservation and environmental law enforcement. Through hands-on training, students learn about environmental legislation, wildlife and fisheries management, investigative techniques, and Indigenous resource rights.

  10. Veterinary Technology (Diploma)

    • This two-year, CVMA-accredited diploma prepares students for careers as veterinary technologists through a blend of classroom learning, hands-on labs, and clinical placements. Students gain skills in animal care, diagnostics, surgery support, and client communication, with training in both small and large animal medicine. 

Program or Institution-Specific Scholarships
  1. Student Awards​​​​​​​

 

First Nations University of Canada, Indigenous Knowledge & Science

 Institution Location(s)           Regina, SK
 Remote & Online
Phone Number  (306) 970-5950
 Email  fgendron@firstnationsuniversity.ca 
Agriculture and Food Programs Offered

  1. Indigenous Environmental Management (Certificate)

    • This certificate program provides a strong foundation in Indigenous environmental science, law, and economic development, preparing students for further study or careers in environmental management.

  2. Bachelor of Science - Indigenous Environmental Science (Degree)

    • This 120-credit degree blends Western science with Indigenous knowledge, offering courses in biology, chemistry, and environmental studies alongside teachings from Elders. Students explore topics like land development, environmental law, and global sustainability, preparing for careers in environmental assessment, education, and policy.

  3. Bachelor of Arts - Resources and Environmental Studies (Degree)

    • This joint degree explores environmental legislation, resource management, and Indigenous perspectives on land and community health. 
Program or Institution-Specific Scholarships
  1. Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries

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