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With heartfelt thanks, CCIB acknowledges our Sponsors for supporting the Central Business Forum & Indigenous Women in Leadership Award Dinner June 5, 2025, in Toronto. Special thanks to Agnico Eagle Mines (Networking Lounge) and Civeo (Coffee Connection)! events.ccib.ca

CCIB extends deep thanks to all Session Sponsors for supporting the Central Business Forum & Indigenous Women in Leadership Award Dinner on June 5, 2025, at Toronto’s Westin Harbour Castle. Your support helps grow Indigenous business and leadership. events.ccib.ca

CCIB thanks our Community & Pay It Forward Sponsors for supporting the Central Business Forum & Indigenous Women in Leadership Award Dinner on June 5, 2025. Your generosity helped Indigenous members join vital conversations. Learn more: events.ccib.ca

CCIB extends sincere thanks to Bruce Power NGS our Lead Sponsor, for supporting the Central Business Forum on June 5, 2025. Your commitment helps drive Indigenous economic prosperity through impactful dialogue and connections. See you tonight! #CCIB2025 events.ccib.ca

Curious how tech is transforming construction compliance? Join CCIB’s Supply Change™ team for a Lunch & Learn with Luke Antonio of BuildCode Inc. Learn how AI tools are making codes more accessible, inclusive & intuitive. Free access for members! tinyurl.com/4yupm8jf

Applications are now open for CCIB’s Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund (IWEF), presented by LNG Canada! This fund supports Indigenous women-owned businesses facing lending barriers. Apply by July 7 at 5 p.m. Recipients announced in a live draw! tinyurl.com/44rw9u5a

Curious how tech is reshaping construction compliance? Join CCIB’s Supply Change™ team TOMORROW for a Lunch & Learn with Luke Antonio of BuildCode Inc. Discover how their AI-driven platform is making building codes more accessible, intuitive & inclusive. tinyurl.com/4yupm8jf

Indigenous-led real estate: Join TIB this Thursday in Montréal for "Land and Legacy." Experts Benoit Loyer and Nadir André will share strategies for sustainable housing solutions, opportunities, partnerships & legislation. Q&A included. Reserve your spot! tinyurl.com/bdepwhzx

"Revenue that goes to the community can be reinvested in other projects & capacity building that comes with that, from a business perspective, allowing the community to become an investor in their community or projects," Tabatha Bull, CCIB president & CEO. tinyurl.com/yhdt9966

The Canadian Council for Indigenous Business is hiring! Join us in advancing Indigenous business and empowering success. Open positions: Coordinator, PAIR Program Director, Public Policy Apply: [email protected] More info: tinyurl.com/man597yz Know someone great? Tag them below.

In the latest CCIB Indigenous Business Report, discover how Chelsee Pettit, CEO of aaniin, is reshaping retail with a bold Indigenous pop-up rooted in culture, community, and collaboration. Her mission: to build a more inclusive fashion future. Read more: tinyurl.com/5n6uub2r

“There are still biases that we need to break down & we need to continue to show examples of Indigenous businesses continuing to grow & participate in every economy across every province & sector,” said Tabatha Bull, CCIB President & CEO at Canadian Club. youtu.be/K2H5sQ-HYkc

New to CCIB or the PAIR program? Join our free webinar to learn how PAIR helps Indigenous and non-Indigenous orgs build respectful, lasting partnerships. Discover the goals, process & impact of accreditation. Start your reconciliation journey—register: tinyurl.com/4xncaazn

This week, CCIB’s Research Team visited Six Nations of the Grand River to learn about the Oneida Energy Storage Project. We explored its procurement, partnerships, and leadership. Thanks to the community for the warm welcome. A case study will be published later this year.

CCIB is pleased to announce that the IWEF fund, presented by LNG Canada, is available to Indigenous women-owned businesses that have faced systemic barriers in accessing lending opportunities. The application process will close on July 7, 2025. Apply now ccab.com/iwef2025/

Join us for an informative webinar on CCIB’s Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program, designed to help organizations demonstrate long-term performance and accountability in Indigenous engagement. tinyurl.com/yk4az5r7

In CCIB’s latest Indigenous Business Report, explore how Indigenous brands are breaking ground in Canadian retail, partnering with major names like Simons, Sobeys & Sephora. These collaborations drive inclusion, shared growth & economic empowerment. tinyurl.com/5n6uub2r

At our June 3 AGM, CCIB welcomed back 19 directors, introduced new directors Robert Brant & Kallie Wood, & named Desiree Norwegian as Co-Chair with Mike Jacobs. Our diverse board advances Indigenous prosperity via leadership, partnership & reconciliation. tinyurl.com/y44akc6a

CCIB & the Ontario Chamber released Part II: Finance & Capital—the latest in A Way Forward: Ontario’s Path Towards Economic Reconciliation. It highlights how access to capital is vital for Indigenous self-determination. Read more: tinyurl.com/2p9jw3cn

At CCIB’s Central Business Forum, attendees connected with Indigenous entrepreneurs & explored unique products. Support the Indigenous economy—search nearly 1,500 Certified Indigenous Businesses: tinyurl.com/3hfz7tsv. Download the badge: tinyurl.com/ysdn5xpu #BuyIndigenous