Canadian Council for Indigenous Business

If you attended CCAB’s 40th Anniversary Awards Gala, you were the first to hear the big news: our name has changed to Canadian Council for Indigenous Business, and we’ve refreshed our brand. But our brand refresh is more than a logo. It's about reaffirming our dedication to supporting Indigenous businesses and fostering economic growth in Indigenous communities. We will make it as easy as possible for CCIB members to ease into the new brand logo and name. Members are encouraged to reach out to [email protected] (soon to be [email protected]) with any questions or comments or to your direct contacts at CCIB! Special thanks to the Indigenous-owned firm that assisted us with our refresh, pipikwan pêhtâkwan! Such a talented and wonderful team! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gATXQKab

Indigenous Peoples and communities have strong economic and cultural ties to the forestry sector, however, little information is available on how Indigenous businesses operate in the industry. CCIB is pleased to release the research report Success and Sustainability: An Introduction to Indigenous Participation in the Forestry Sector, which aims to provide baseline information to fill these gaps with data focused on the involvement of Indigenous businesses, specifically those from First Nations and Métis communities. Funded by Natural Resources Canada.

Join us for Coffee Connection TOMORROW at 1 p.m. EST to hear more about what to expect at the upcoming Indigenous Procurement event, PLUS hear from some of the exhibitors that will be there for the Indigenous Business Tradeshow. Register today https://bit.ly/3zANKAU

Join the PAIR team on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. EST to learn more about CCIB's Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program with guest speaker, Ferris Z. from GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy. The program, which aims to integrate economic reconciliation through business, is ideal for any Indigenous or non-Indigenous organization looking to partner or make positive change with an Indigenous organization or community in Canada. Register today! https://bit.ly/3Y5gUBu

Now that National Day for Truth and Reconciliation has passed, here’s an opportunity to take meaningful action and support Indigenous businesses. Join us for CCIB’s upcoming Indigenous Procurement Event in Enoch, AB, on Oct. 16, 2024. This is your chance to meet and network with numerous Indigenous businesses looking to supply products and services for procurement—all in one place. Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/4djI1xh

CCIB’s Research team, with support from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED), is hosting a webinar series highlighting the various supports available for Indigenous small businesses nationwide. TODAY at 2 p.m. EST, we, along with the Trade Commissioner Service | Service des délégués commerciaux, focus on export and how to get involved. Visit the link in comments to register now!

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation we encourage you to consider accountability. Ideologies, goals, governments and businesses collapse without it. Conversation is a great place to start. Please feel free take these questions to your teams and leadership or share your responses in the comments below. 1. If you are part of a board-governed corporation, do you have Indigenous representation on your board? If not, why not? Are there barriers or obstacles that are preventing it? If you do, what made those efforts successful and sustainable? 2. Is the organization you are part of intentional about Indigenous recruitment and retention? If yes, what policies and/or best practices do you have in place to make it a success? If not, what steps could you take to advance Indigenous recruitment and retention in your workplace? 3. Do you know what the Indigenous procurement policy is where you work and how it is reported and tracked? #truthandreconciliationday #truthandreconciliation

CCIB is currently looking for talented people to help move Indigenous businesses forward. If you’re interested in joining our team, we have a Coordinator position in our IT department open. For more information check out our Career Opportunities page: https://bit.ly/4eDWvsT. If you know someone who would be a good fit, please tag them below in the comments.

CCIB has partnered with Schulich ExecEd to offer the Schulich Mini-MBA for Indigenous Leaders, and we have an information session on Oct.3 from 3 to 4 p.m. EST to learn more about how this program can transform your career! Join program director Megan Mitchell for a one-hour info session followed by an interactive Q&A session. CCIB President & CEO Tabatha Bull ICD.D will also be joining, sharing CCIB’s perspective on this unique partnership. Follow the link and apply today to receive your personal invitation: https://bit.ly/3N0avBk Sponsorship opportunities are also available, please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

With National Day for Truth & Reconciliation almost here, CCIB is focusing on how Indigenous representation strengthens corporate leadership. “To truly integrate economic reconciliation corporation-wide, there needs to be a strategy as to how an organization is going to work with Indigenous business, people, and communities to achieve Indigenous economic prosperity,” says Tabatha Bull, President and CEO of CCIB. Read the latest article here https://bit.ly/3N0rxiK