Skills for Inclusive Workplaces and The Advancement of Indigenous Peoples
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) partnered with the Diversity Institute (DI) at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) to investigate the experiences of senior Indigenous leaders to understand the barriers and enablers that shaped their pathways, as well as the impacts of increased Indigenous representation in the workplace.
Building on our joint publication in 2019, Canadian Council for Indigenous Business and Global Affairs Canada have partnered to better understand the experiences of Indigenous exporters and the challenges they face.
Increasing Indigenous trade and access to markets is a top priority for CCIB. This report looks at historical and contemporary Indigenous trade, the barriers to it, as well as 26 trade policy recommendations for how all levels of government in Canada and Indigenous organizations can work to facilitate Indigenous trade.
Businesses across Ontario are increasingly recognizing the value of advancing reconciliation, building mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples, and supporting stronger Indigenous economic outcomes. Yet, many are unsure where to start or how to do so meaningfully. Moreover, different businesses are at various stages of their reconciliation journey. The first of two resources assist Ontario businesses in implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #92.
Indsights: A Window into the Indigenous Economy is an ongoing project led by Humber College, in partnership with Canadian Council of Indigenous Business (CCIB), to produce interactive business profiles featuring success stories from Indigenous entrepreneurs, partnerships, and collaborations. This work aims to educate post-secondary students on the importance of Indigenous economic development in Canada, demonstrated through profiles of successful Indigenous businesses, partnerships, and illustrations of positive stakeholder engagement.
TRADE & EXPORT
Indigenous entrepreneurs are making headway in global markets. Read CCIB’s research on Indigenous exporting.
PROCUREMENT
Indigenous businesses have the capacity to support supply chains across all industries. CCIB research investigates corporate and federal Indigenous procurement practices and their impact on Indigenous business.
INDUSTRY
CCIB research examines Indigenous capacity, success, and challenges in industry-specific reports.
AEDCs
Aboriginal Economic Development Corporations play a major role in driving Indigenous economic advancement – CCIB regularly reports on their progress and goals.
PRIVATE BUSINESS
Through national survey reports on Indigenous businesses and partnerships with other organizations, CCIB has provided regular reports on Indigenous private businesses.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CCIB has researched relationships between economic and community development through qualitative and quantitative measures.
SKILLS, INNOVATION & TECH
In response to today’s rapidly changing economy, CCIB research explores how Indigenous businesses adapt and innovate and what skills will be needed in the future.