Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
Type	Nonprofit organization

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business is a national organization that promotes Indigenous business relationships and opportunities.

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• June 2019: As of June 2019, the organization is a full partner and co-organizer of the Forward Summit. It works to help Indigenous people generate wealth and move away from managing poverty through equal economic partnerships. The group supports both Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses in their development.
• July 2019: The organization provides tools, training, network building, business awards, and national events. In 2017, the council and TD Bank Group established the Indigenous Women in Leadership Award.
• October 2019: The organization launched a new initiative in 2019 titled Building a Prosperous Canada Together, the Business Reconciliation in Canada Guidebook. Research by the council indicates that Indigenous people are starting businesses at nine times the national rate in Canada. The council developed a primer to help non-Indigenous businesses understand how to approach and work with Indigenous companies. As of October 2019, the organization has one hundred new members, 80% of which are Indigenous businesses.
• April 2020: The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business includes eSupply Canada Ltd. in its Aboriginal Marketplace.
• September 2020: The council organized the online Business Recovery Forum to discuss economic survival and recovery strategies. Tabatha Bull was named the president and CEO of the organization in 2020.
• March 2021: The organization conducts research on the economic status and challenges of Indigenous-owned enterprises across Canada. It released a report titled Breaking Barriers in December 2020 focusing on Indigenous women in business. The council announced LNG Canada as the sponsor for the Indigenous Women's Entrepreneurship Fund in February 2021.
• March 2021: The council partnered with ORIGIN and Uber to launch the Share Your Roots VR Competition.
• May 2021: The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business was represented by its CEO, Tabatha Bull, at a 2021 virtual conference.
• August 2021: In August 2021, this organization partnered with Hydro One to provide grants to Indigenous-owned businesses in Ontario. The association aims to strengthen the Indigenous economy by fostering business relationships and providing resources to its members. The organization manages the Progressive Aboriginal Relations program, in which Hydro One is a silver-certified member.
• August 2021: Cherie Brant serves on the board of directors for this organization.
• December 2021: The association partnered with ORIGIN and Uber to support the Share Your Roots virtual reality initiative. The organization works to foster business relationships and economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples across Canada.
• February 2022: The organization's President and CEO, Tabatha Bull, serves as a guest judge on the series.
• April 2022: The organization has been led by Tabatha Bull since March 2020. Its president highlighted the collaborative spirit of Indigenous women entrepreneurs during the Women In Leadership Panel.
• April 2022: The council provides a platform for Indigenous businesses to have a voice on national and international stages.
• June 2022: The organization's leader participated in the unveiling of the National Indigenous Economic Strategy.
• December 2022: The council partnered with Humber College on the Indsights project to highlight Indigenous entrepreneurs. Research by the organization indicates that economic development in Indigenous communities improves general well-being and creates jobs. The association provides resources and programs to foster business relationships and opportunities for Indigenous peoples across Canada.
• December 2022: The council collaborated with Hydro One to facilitate the Hydro One Indigenous Entrepreneurship Grant program. Each recipient of the 2022 entrepreneurship grants was provided with a complimentary membership to this organization.
• August 2023: The council certified SNC-Lavalin as a procurement champion for its work with Indigenous-owned businesses in Canada.
• October 2023: The council is co-chaired by Mike Jacobs.
• November 2023: The association celebrated its leader, Tabatha Bull, for receiving a national award in October 2023. It provides resources and programs to foster business relationships and economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples throughout Canada.
• November 2023: The organization launched a procurement marketplace in 2018 that as of November 2023 features approximately 1,200 certified Indigenous businesses. It works to connect corporate organizations with Indigenous suppliers to advance the Indigenous economy across Canada. The council requires corporate partners to designate a specific individual committed to working with Indigenous businesses.