Innovation Rooted in Tradition,

Wealth Built in Community.

The Fireweed Institute is a national Indigenous-led Centre of Excellence. dedicated to advancing economic sovereignty and self-determination for Indigenous entrepreneurs, innovators, and investment professionals.


A Village to Scale Your Business – Your Way

Rooted in Indigenous Values. The 2026 Fireweed Venture Accelerator, an Indigenous-led, 12-month cohort designed for founders ready to scale, is now underway. Learn more about our inaugural cohort.

Mission, Vision, Values

Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen the Indigenous entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. We do this through six Lodgepoles, which work together to promote and ignite Indigenous entrepreneurship from diverse perspectives, unlocking the economic potential of full Indigenous participation in the global economy. All our work is designed to drive Indigenous economic liberation and sovereignty while maintaining entrepreneurs’ well-being and success at the forefront.

Our Vision

Through power building and collaboration, we envision a future where Indigenous entrepreneurs lead and thrive in the global economy, creating a legacy of well-being, success, and liberation.