CBJ March 2026

75 ULNOOWEG AT 40: BUILDING THE FUTURE, ROOTED IN TRADITION MARCH 2026 « The Canadian Business Journal 74 “Ulnooweg has always been about empowerment,” Googoo reflects. “Not just through lending, but through education, culture, and leadership. That’s what sustains community wealth.” -Christopher Googgoo Key Initiatives at a Glance Indigenous Education Center — Financial literacy to STEM; accredited half-credit curriculum Ulnooweg Foundation (est. 2018) — Philanthropic partnerships and cultural programming $15M, 5-year Youth Empowerment Partnership — Expanded programs across Atlantic Canada Windhorse Farm (2021) — 200-acre land-based education & healing centre Indigenous Growth Fund & Major Resource & Energy Development Fund — Capital for large- scale community projects CBJ proudly celebrates Ulnooweg’s 40 years of leadership, innovation, and Indigenous empowerment — a story of partnership, perseverance, and the enduring power of community vision. Christopher Googoo’s interview was conducted by CBJ’s Matt Taplay.