Most Aboriginal businesses are small and serve local markets.
Increased access to new niche markets, particularly in tourism, are providing expanded economic opportunities for Aboriginal entrepreneurs. In addition, joint venturing, privatized services near Aboriginal communities and partnerships with the private sector will strengthen Aboriginal supplier development and procurement opportunities and develop a stronger focus on international markets and services. INAC has developed a number of initiatives to increase access to markets. Particular attention is being paid to resource-based and urban economies. Initiatives include the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business as well as a new bid and performance bonding mechanism currently being developed for Aboriginal contractors.