Home » Building Long Term Relationships with Indigenous Businesses: Three Key Strategies for Meaningful Partnerships By Gabriel Louër In recent years, the economic dimension of reconciliation has become a priority for businesses in the Canadian private sector. The Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 92nd Call to Action emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the private sector…
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Home » ICC Joins Landmark Event on IP Rights and Traditional Knowledge By Veronica Thibault From left to right: Shane Grusko, Sean Ryland (Red Rebel Armour, Inc), Noah Wilson (Futurpreneur), Adam Nepon (Indigenous Chamberof Commerce) The ICC recently participated in IP for Indigenous Entrepreneurs, a groundbreaking event hosted by North Forge and RRC Polytech that…
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Home » Beyond Financial Metrics: The True Impact of Supporting Indigenous Businesses By Gabriel Louër Supporting Indigenous businesses is about much more than fostering economic growth or hitting certain financial targets. While these objectives are important, there are several other dimensions that are often overlooked in the process of economic reconciliation. Understanding the Indigenous Business…
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Home » Is Your Organization Ready for Reconciliation? By Gabriel Louër In recent years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have expanded to become integral components of any organization’s core values. Part of its popularity can be attributed to its aim of addressing historical injustices faced by marginalized individuals; now a deeply held priority for…
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Home » Daniel Hidalgo: CommUNITY 204 as a Lifeline for Marginalized Youth in Winnipeg By Gabriel Louër Daniel Hidalgo began his life within the child welfare system as an at-risk youth in Winnipeg. Today, he is giving back to the community where he once found himself as the leader of a non-profit organization, CommUNITY 204.…
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Home » Indigenous Leadership Takes Center Stage at CCMEC 2024 By Veronica Thibault The Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (ICC) was proud to participate in the Central Canada Mineral Exploration Convention 2024 (CCMEC) earlier this week, where record attendance of 800 delegates highlighted Manitoba’s growing prominence in the global mining sector. In a historic first, both…
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Home » Murray Sinclair: A Legacy of Leadership, Justice, and Reconciliation By Gabriel Louër (Source: NCTR) “The important thing for the business community to understand is that reconciliation is not a spectator sport. It requires the participation of all the players” The Honourable Murray Sinclair (source: Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce) The Indigenous Chamber of Commerce…
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Home » Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 20 Years at Gala Event By Gabriel Louër The Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (ICC) marked a significant milestone last Friday, celebrating its 20th anniversary with a grand gala at the historic Fort Garry Hotel in downtown Winnipeg. The event, held in the opulent grand ballroom, brought together several…
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Home » Building Futures with Noah Wilson by Gabriel Louër The Role of Futurpreneur in Indigenous Economic Reconciliation Based in Toronto, Futurpreneur Canada is a crucial resource for entrepreneurs across the country. Since its founding in 1996, this national non-profit organization has been committed to nurturing entrepreneurial talent by providing crucial resources, mentorship, and financing…
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Home » What you will do once retired? Guest post by Matthew Bailey, BAA, Investment Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities, part of our series 10 Key Decisions for Business Owners. Develop a plan to ensure your retirement is as successful as your business Should you ever think of retiring from your business, like many successful business…
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