In recent discussions I’ve had with business leaders, educators, and Indigenous leadership I’ve stressed the importance of this call. In Saskatchewan, the government recently passed legislation that requires all students to complete a financial literacy course in order to graduate. When I attended University in the late 80’s (and through to the late 90’s) their was a real push by post secondary institutions to get Indigenous students in certain fields, specifically health care (medicine, dentistry, etc.), social work, and education. We then saw a bit of shift toward STEM careers, but business programs were largely not included in recruitment. Having served on several First Nations & Métis economic development boards I can say that we need more Indigenous business leaders. Also it needs to start at the high school level. From my perspective, it would seem that schools participating in the Martin Family Initiative would be the logical entry point for this. Our communities are spinning out multi-million dollar businesses that need Indigenous leadership. As we move away from poverty mindsets to wealth mindsets I see the organization I lead (National Aboriginal Trust Officers Association (NATOA)) working with NACCA and others to advance this. #indigenousbusiness #reconciliationthrougheducation #economicreconciliation
The National Indigenous Economic Strategy is a blueprint for the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian economy. This Strategy presents four Strategic Pathways supported by 107 Calls to Economic Prosperity. http://ow.ly/A5qX50NtWBh National Indigenous Economic Development Board National Day For Truth And Reconciliation Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business National American Indigenous Business Leaders
Judy Hughes
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And there's a huge demand for Indigenous Management and C Suite executives.
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10moYour leadership in this sector is so important Chris. In today's rapidly changing financial landscape, acquiring key financial skills not only empowers individuals but also serves as a catalyst for community growth and a foundation for Economic Agency.