This program provides assurance of authenticity that Indigenous businesses are majority owned and controlled by an Indigenous person.
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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 Spring Issue
The Spring issue of Aboriginal Business Report is extra special as it celebrates 40 years of Canadian Council for Indigenous Business. Learn about the history of CCIB and the key players that have made the organization what it is today.
Read how programs like Supply Change and Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program, formerly the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) program came to be. Learn how CCIB events have fostered lasting connections, and read the personal reflections of current and former staff.
CCIB’s 2025 BUSINESS AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for our Lifetime Achievement and Young Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards
Do you know an outstanding Indigenous leader who has made meaningful contributions to the Indigenous economy and community? Nominate them for the Indigenous Business Lifetime Achievement Award.
Is there an Indigenous entrepreneur under 35 who is driving the Indigenous economy forward? Recognize their impact and nominate them for the Young Indigenous Entrepreneur Award. Individuals can also self-nominate, and this award comes with a $10,000 cash prize to benefit your business.
Both awards will be presented at CCIB’s East Coast Business Forum & Awards Dinner, taking place in Halifax, NS, on April 7 & 8, 2025.
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.
Sept. 26, 2024
Join the Tools for Indigenous Business (TIB) Team for an Indigenous Business Networking Event in Winnipeg, MB.
Join us for an engaging and informative panel discussion as we hear from 2 Indigenous Business leaders. Kathleen Bluesky, CEO, Treaty One Development Corporation, and Dwayne Bird, CEO, IndigPro.
Oct. 16, 2024
Join the Supply Change team for an Indigenous Procurement Event at the River Cree Resort in Enoch, AB.
Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses are invited to the event hosted by Holly Fortier. It will be a full day of networking, a tradeshow, Indigenous food and entertainment, and panel discussions on Indigenous procurement. Discounted hotel rate EXTENDED until Sept. 23, 2024!
Nov. 5, 2024
SAVE THE DATE for CCIB’s Indigenous Relations Forum and PAIR Awards on November 5, 2024, in Calgary, AB.
Join us for inspiring panel discussions, engage and network with attendees, and celebrate CCIB’s 2024 PAIR recipients, who are working toward integrating economic reconciliation through their Indigenous relations efforts. Registration opens on Monday, September 23, 2024.
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
Atāmitowin: Export Experiences of Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Atāmitowin examines the growth and exporting obstacles of Indigenous SMEs and explores Indigenous entrepreneurs’ recommendations about possible supports.
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!
