Dear [Your Elected Official],

<p>Indigenous communities in Canada have long endured economic disparities, resulting in limited access to capital and financial opportunities. A National Indigenous Guaranteed Loan Program represents an opportunity to bridge this gap by providing Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses with access to much-needed investment capital and resources. By offering guaranteed loans tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of Indigenous businesses, we can help these communities thrive, create jobs, and foster economic self-sufficiency.</p> <p>The oil and gas industry plays a significant role in Canada’s economy, and many Indigenous communities have substantial natural resource reserves. Incorporating the oil and gas sector within the National Indigenous Guaranteed Loan Program is essential for several reasons:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Economic Empowerment</strong>: By supporting Indigenous involvement in the oil and gas industry, we can stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and generate own-source revenue for Indigenous communities. </li> <li><strong>Self-determination</strong>: Empowering Indigenous communities to participate fully in the energy sector aligns with the federal government's commitment to reconciliation, self-determination, and nation-building. Indigenous communities will be free to invest independently in infrastructure and social programming to meet their own needs.</li> <li><strong>Environmental Stewardship</strong>: Indigenous communities have a deep connection to the land and are committed to responsible resource development because these communities often carry the greatest degrees of impact. This program can incentivize ownership to facilitate Indigenous environmental authority and regulation of a project thus achieving greater sustainable outcomes.</li> </ul> <p>Your leadership and commitment to equitable economic participation and environmentally responsible development can help pave the way for shared prosperity through reconciliation to ensure a brighter future for all Canadians. </p> <p><br />Because Ownership is Reconciliation.</p> <p> </p>