NADF is an Aboriginal Financial Institution that provides loans to businesses and community-based corporations throughout most of Northern Ontario. NADF has been in existence since 1987 and have created over 1000 jobs and have served 100s of businesses with their financial needs. Every year NADF celebrates the success of its entrepreneurs at the Annual Business Awards Gala that declares winners in various categories. NADF\’s vision is Aboriginal Prosperity and its mission is to advance the well-being of Aboriginal People in Northern Ontario through business and economic development.