Exploring Theme: "Indigenous Business Organizations"

‘The forest sector is a vital part of the Ontario economy, and Indigenous peoples have a significant role to play in its future,’ says Anishnawbe Business Professional Association NationTalk: SOOTODAY.COM The Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (ABPA) is calling for more Indigenous participation in the forest sector and equal footing for the industry.  At the National Summit...

NationTalk: Toronto, ON – Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) have partnered for a two-part report to better understand the experiences of Indigenous exporters, the challenges they face, and the potential of prosperity and growth they can achieve through trade. Released today, the first report, Adàwe: Export Experiences of Indigenous...

NationTalk: Toronto – As the Canadian government continues to voice its commitment to make advancements towards economic reconciliation, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) has released a comprehensive report on the state of trade policy development and its impact on the Indigenous economy. Trading Nations: Supporting International Indigenous-To-Indigenous Trade Policy Development was released today to...

Large investments in energy infrastructure projects by Indigenous communities are starting to become commonplace  NationTalk: National Post – Last September, 23 First Nations and Métis communities in Alberta, united under the banner of Athabasca Indigenous Investments, spent $1.12 billion to purchase an 11.57 per cent interest in seven oil pipelines operated by Enbridge Inc. While...

NationTalk: As part of its inclusive approach to trade, Canada is developing and implementing policies to ensure that Indigenous Peoples in Canada have access to all the benefits and opportunities that flow from international trade and investment. Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, along with...