Posts Tagged ‘economic reconciliation’
Building One Manitoba: Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Reflects on Budget 2025
Manitoba’s ICC applauds Budget 2025’s ‘Building One Manitoba’ vision, highlighting investments in infrastructure and Indigenous economic growth opportunities.
Read MoreHow Will Artificial Intelligence Affect Indigenous Businesses?
Exploring AI’s impact on Indigenous businesses: opportunities for growth, preservation of culture, and challenges of infrastructure, costs, and digital literacy.
Read MoreBuying Local: Strengthening Indigenous Procurement and Economic Resilience
Indigenous procurement strategies can strengthen local economies and provide resilience during trade disputes between Canada and the US.
Read MoreIndigenous Leadership Critical in Response to U.S. Tariffs
ICC calls for Indigenous leadership in response to US tariffs threatening exports.
Read MoreIndigenous Chamber of Commerce Calls for Stronger Indigenous Procurement Policies Amid U.S. Tariff Impact
Indigenous Chamber of Commerce calls for trade policies recognizing unique needs of Indigenous businesses facing import tariffs and economic challenges.
Read MoreUnlocking the Economic Potential of Indigenous Procurement in Manitoba
Unlocking the Economic Potential of Indigenous Procurement in Manitoba Home » economic reconciliation Public sector procurement represents a critical yet underutilized opportunity for economic reconciliation in Manitoba and across Canada. Governments at all levels – municipal, provincial, and federal – collectively spend approximately $300 billion annually on goods and services. However, systemic barriers continue to…
Read MoreLaunching Success: Celebrate Indigenous Entrepreneurship at the ICC’s Upcoming Luncheon Event
Launching Success: Celebrate Indigenous Entrepreneurship at the ICC’s Upcoming Luncheon Event Home » economic reconciliation By Gabriel Louër Marika Schalla Jonah Vialoux Joanie French Last September, the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (ICC) hosted a fall Luncheon event with Premier Wab Kinew to celebrate and promote three rising Indigenous entrepreneurs within the province. The event not…
Read MoreHow the ICC is Helping Communities Secure Their Future Through Critical Minerals
How the ICC is Helping Communities Secure Their Future Through Critical Minerals Home » economic reconciliation By Gabriel Louër Ensuring that Indigenous communities are at the forefront of emerging economic opportunities is a key priority of the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce. For this reason, we are proud to support initiatives like the Manitoba Indigenous Critical…
Read MoreImproving Credit History: Strategies and Pathways for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Improving Credit History: Strategies and Pathways for Indigenous Entrepreneurs Home » economic reconciliation By Gabriel Louër Credit is a fundamental component of any financial system; it enables individuals and entrepreneurs to borrow capital they do not have to build assets and participate in the broader economy. For many Indigenous individuals in Canada, however, accessing credit…
Read MoreAttracting Indigenous Talent
Attracting Indigenous Talent Home » economic reconciliation By Gabriel Louër Why Building a Competitive Workplace for Indigenous Workers Matters for Business and for Reconciliation For many Indigenous communities, barriers to entering the workforce can hinder opportunities for economic advancement. Indigenous communities have consistently fared worse in the labour market when compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts.…
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