This program provides assurance of authenticity that Indigenous businesses are majority owned and controlled by an Indigenous person.
Find an Indigenous Business
Search CCIB’s member directory to find Certified Indigenous Businesses for partnerships and/or purchases.
About
CCIB helps keep Indigenous businesses at the forefront of the Canadian economy, fostering relationships between Indigenous entrepreneurs and Canada’s institutional enterprises to cultivate shared prosperity.
What's New
The latest CCIB news, events, initiatives, and resources.
Introducing Canadian Council for Indigenous Business
After 40 years of supporting Indigenous businesses across Canada, we’re excited to announce that our name has changed to Canadian Council for Indigenous Business, bringing with it a modernized and refreshed brand.
Indigenous Business Report Summer Issue
After 40 years of supporting Indigenous businesses across Canada, we’re excited to announce that our name has changed to Canadian Council for Indigenous Business, bringing with it a modernized and refreshed brand.
Join CCIB’s growing team
CCIB is hiring for positions in multiple departments. Looing for a new opportunity? Join our team and help us move Indigenous business forward.
Our Programs
Tools for Indigenous Business
Practical tools, resources, training and network building to help you grow and scale your business.
Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations
Verified benchmarking to ensure relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses and communities are respectful and prosperous.
Connects
Build relationships with other members and share Industry-specific information and guidance.
Supply Change
Connects Certified Indigenous Businesses with corporations and governments to improve procurement opportunities.
Sponsorship
Support Indigenous businesses and drive economic reconciliation by sponsoring CCIB programs and events.
Events
Celebrate Indigenous success, while sharing ideas, exploring opportunities, and networking.
Aug. 15, 2024 | 2-3:30 p.m. EST
Tools for Indigenous Business Apple Connect Webinar
Join CCIB’s Tools for Indigenous Business (TIB) team for a Business Connect webinar presented by Apple Small Business Services Product and Partnerships.
AUG. 21, 2024 | 12-1:30 p.m. EST
Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations Webinar
Join the Partnerships Accreditation in Indigenous Relations team at their upcoming PAIR webinar to learn more about the program.
Aug. 29, 2024 | 4-7 p.m. EST
Tools for Indigenous Business Networking Event
CCIB’s Tools for Indigenous Business team is hosting an Indigenous Business Networking Event in Montreal, QC.
Research & Public Policy
Informs, challenges and educates the public and private sectors as well as Indigenous communities and businesses with relevant, timely data to improve policy and Indigenous business outcomes.
2024
Skills for Inclusive Workplaces and The Advancement of Indigenous Peoples
CCIB and the Diversity Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University investigate the barriers and enablers that shaped the experiences of senior Indigenous leaders.
2023
Adàwe
Canadian Council for Indigenous Business and Global Affairs Canada have partnered to better understand the experiences of Indigenous exporters.
2023
Trading Nations
A look at historical and contemporary Indigenous trade and trade policy recommendations for how government and Indigenous organizations can help facilitate Indigenous trade.
CCIB events and networking are great ways to connect with Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses. I have made some great relationships and connections with fellow members, which has been a great way to promote my work and business.”
–Conrad Bobiwash, Certified Indigenous Business, CCIB
Join CCIB
Indigenous businesses
Certify your business as majority Indigenous-owned and controlled to access tools, resources, grants and networks to scale your business.
Non-Indigenous
Advance Indigenous relations, create Indigenous procurement partnerships and help build an equitable and sustainable economy.
Patrons
Patrons are organizations that have made an additional commitment to support CCIB’s mission. Thank you Patron members for your generosity and continued support!
Patrons
Patrons are organizations that have made an additional commitment to support CCIB’s mission. Thank you Patron members for your generosity and continued support!