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 marketing@ccab.com (soon to be marketing@ccib.ca) 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

Coffee Connection is back! Join the CCIB events team on Thurs, Sept. 5, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. EST for an inspiring session and Q&A with Chelsee-Marie Pettit, entrepreneur and founder behind Toronto’s first 100% Indigenous-owned department store. As a contestant on season two of Bears Lair TV, an Indigenous business reality TV series that features 18 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis entrepreneurs pitching expansion plans to ‘The Bears’ (Indigenous business moguls) and Guest Judges, Chelsee won the grand prize of $100,000. Hear all about her journey building aaniin retail inc. Register and join CCIB members and non-members from across the nation to hear all about Chelsee's recent triumph. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gBQYsKye #networking #connect #indigenousbusiness

In the latest Spring issue of Aboriginal Business Report, read how CCIB’s internship program provided 750 Indigenous youth with the foundation to go on to build successful careers. One of the program’s illustrious alumni includes Drew Hayden Taylor, an award-winning storyteller, filmmaker, playwright, columnist and author. Learn more about how CCIB’s internship program played a key role in shaping his career at CBC and how mighty oaks really do come from little acorns. (p. 94) Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g2XZy3jr

ONLY ONE WEEK AWAY from CCIB’s Tools for Indigenous Business (TIB) team’s Indigenous Business Networking Event, Indigenous to Indigenous: Strengthening the Indigenous Economy, in Montreal, QC, on Thurs., Aug. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. EST. Join us for a dynamic panel discussion with speakers Jason Annahatak, Director of Business Development Department at Makivvik and President of Nunavik Investment Corporation, Robert Auclair, President, The Indigenous Consulting Group (ICG) and Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer, Former Grand Chief, Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke. Fatiha Senhaji, VP of Inclusive Entrepreneurship, BDC, will also give remarks, and CCIB’s VP of Entrepreneurship & Procurement, Philip Ducharme, will be the master of ceremonies. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with Indigenous, non-Indigenous, corporate, and small business owners and entrepreneurs. Listen to the innovative ways Indigenous businesses are strengthening the Indigenous economy. This event will be held in English. We thank our Lead Sponsor BDC and Contributing Sponsors, CBS Maintenance Ltd., Hydro-Québec, and Nouveau Monde Graphite | NYSE: NMG. Visit the link in comments to register today!

While diversity practices have improved in recent years, inclusive Indigenous representation on boards continues to be a challenge. The recently released report Inclusive Workplaces and the Advancement of Indigenous Peoples from CCIB, along with the Diversity Institute (DI) at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), explores the journey to success of senior Indigenous leaders to gain a better understanding of why Indigenous representation on boards can facilitate better decision-making by embracing diverse thoughts. Visit the link in comments to read it now! #indigenousbusiness #workplace #healthyworkplace #inclusiveworkplace #indigenous

Mark your calendars! CCIB’s Supply Change team hosts a full-day Supply Change Indigenous Procurement Event on October 16, 2024 at the River Cree Resort in Enoch, A.B. The day includes: • Series of panel discussions focused on Indigenous procurement • Networking opportunities • Exhibitor opportunities Hear from Certified Indigenous Businesses about their procurement opportunities and successes and learn how much of CCIB’s Indigenous Procurement Champions ensure Indigenous businesses are embedded within their supply chains. If you are interested in attending, becoming an exhibitor or have any other questions, please email procurement@ccib.ca. Stay tuned and visit the link in comments for more details to come!

Calling all new and existing CCIB members! Our next weekly member call is happening Thursday, Aug. 22 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST. With our membership team leading the way, learn how to get the most out of your membership while exploring the multitude of benefits and opportunities our members enjoy. Amplify your voice and help us build strong relationships, a prosperous Indigenous economy, and a better future for all Canadians. Visit the link in comments to register today!

CCIB's Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program, formerly the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) program, is ideal for any Indigenous or non-Indigenous organization looking to partner or make positive change with an Indigenous organization or community in Canada. Join the PAIR team at their upcoming webinar to learn more about the program! https://rb.gy/gj41aa

CCIB’s Tools for Indigenous Business (TIB) team is hosting an Indigenous Business Networking Event, Indigenous to Indigenous: Strengthening the Indigenous Economy, in Montreal, QC, on Thursday, Aug. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. EST. Don’t miss a dynamic panel discussion with Jason Annahatak, Director of Business Development Department at Makivvik, President of Nunavik Investment Corporation, Robert Auclair, President, The Indigenous Consulting Group (ICG) and Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer, Former Grand Chief, Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke. Fatiha Senhaji, VP of Inclusive Entrepreneurship, BDC, will also give remarks, and CCIB’s VP of Entrepreneurship & Procurement, Philip Ducharme, will be the master of ceremonies. Register today for the opportunity to network with Indigenous, non-Indigenous, corporate, and small business owners and entrepreneurs. Listen to the innovative ways in which Indigenous businesses are strengthening the Indigenous economy. This event will be held in English. We thank our Lead Sponsor BDC and Contributing Sponsors, CBS Maintenance Ltd., Hydro-Québec, and Nouveau Monde Graphite | NYSE: NMG. Register today! https://rb.gy/2tn5tn

Diversity practices have improved in recent years, but we are still far from achieving our goal of more inclusive leadership and board representation. Read about four strategies from Indigenous entrepreneurs who have overcome these barriers. CCIB, along with the Diversity Institute (DI) at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), recently released the report Inclusive Workplaces and the Advancement of Indigenous Peoples, which investigates the experiences of senior leaders to understand the barriers and enablers that shaped their pathway. Visit the link in comments to read now! #indigenousbusiness #workplace #healthyworkplace #inclusiveworkplace #indigenous