Canadian Council for Indigenous Business
| Canadian Council for Indigenous Business | |
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Canadian Council for Indigenous Business is a national organization focused on Indigenous economic development.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- October 2024: The organization conducts research into federal and regional procurement and the obstacles faced by economic development corporations. In October 2024, the council hosted an event in Edmonton that brought together 170 representatives from certified Indigenous businesses. The council works to facilitate face-to-face connections to help Indigenous entrepreneurs navigate the procurement process.[2]
- December 2024: JP Gladu previously served as the president and CEO of this organization. While at this organization, JP Gladu launched the Aboriginal Business Report and spearheaded the Procurement Champions initiative.[3]
- June 2025: The organization hosted the Central Business Forum at The Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto. The group's president and CEO, Tabatha Bull, moderated a panel discussion regarding Indigenous business in the current political landscape.[4]
- June 2025: The organization hosted the Central Business Forum in Toronto in June 2025. At its forum, it was announced that Birch Bark Coffee Company would serve as the official coffee for VIA Rail.[5]
- July 2025: Denise Atkinson is a member of this council and advocates for Indigenous inclusion in minority procurement.[6]
- October 2025: The organization participated in the 2025 Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities Forum through a keynote speech by Matthew Foss.[7]
- March 2026: The organization hosted a forum on February 26, 2026, at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto. The forum featured a Lightning Talks segment where speakers addressed the theme of being rooted in purpose and growing through connection.[8]
- March 2026: The organization hosted a forum in Toronto on February 26, 2026, featuring a panel on youth perspectives in business. The forum included discussions on economic reconciliation and the challenges of wholesale models for Indigenous brands.[9]
- March 2026: The organization held a forum on February 26, 2026, featuring a panel discussion on why Indigenous economic development should champion small businesses. The group is co-chaired by Michael Jacobs and employs Shannon Sutherland as a vice-president.[10]
- July 2026: The organization has been led by Tabatha Bull as president and CEO since March 2020. As of July 2026, the council is undergoing a recruitment process to replace its outgoing leader.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Bull receives Doctor of Laws honorary degree from Ontario Tech University", Anishinabek News, 13 July 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek member provides details on Indigenous procurement at Toronto conference", Anishinabek News, 30 October 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sault College alumni wins prestigious Premier’s Award", Anishinabek News, 2 December 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Leaders discuss business proposals in current political landscape at Toronto forum", Anishinabek News, 24 June 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Whitefish River First Nation member exploring options to take his coffee business overseas", Anishinabek News, 27 June 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Red Rock Indian Band Anishinaabekwe appointed to Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission Board of Directors", Anishinabek News, 10 July 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation hosts 3rd Annual Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities Forum", Anishinabek News, 15 October 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nation entrepreneur delivers powerful message of having purpose at Toronto forum", Anishinabek News, 12 March 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nations designer provides youth perspective at Toronto forum", Anishinabek News, 14 March 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinaabe entrepreneur details importance of small businesses at Indigenous business forum", Anishinabek News, 16 March 2026 (archived copy; original article).