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.
New Issue of Indigenous Business Report
The latest issue of CCIB’s magazine is now out, the first under its new name, Indigenous Business Report. This edition covers Indigenous trades and construction, with topics ranging from mass timber and hemp bricks to exploring the “Fly-In, Fly-Out” lifestyle. Plus, you’ll find the complete Indigenous business directory and CCIB member listing.
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.
Oct. 16, 2024
Join the Supply Change team for an Indigenous Procurement Event at the River Cree Resort in Enoch, AB.
CCIB’s upcoming Indigenous Procurement Event is your chance to meet and network with numerous Indigenous businesses looking to supply products and services for procurement—all in one place. Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses are invited to the event hosted by Holly Fortier with Cadmus Delorme as the Keynote Speaker. The event features a powerhouse panel including Stan Higgins, Nella Sajlovic, Sandy Sanderson and Jenny Stephens and will be moderated by CCIB’s VP, Entrepreneurship & Procurement, Philip Ducharme. It will be a full day of networking, a tradeshow, Indigenous food and entertainment, and panel discussions on Indigenous procurement.
Oct. 24, 2024
Join the TIB team for the upcoming webinar Breaking Barriers for Access to Capital
The webinar is open to all businesses based in Ontario and will address the pervasive challenges faced by small business owners, particularly those from under-represented groups. In this session, we delve into the intricate issues surrounding funding and explore the profound impact on the entrepreneurial landscape.
Nov. 5, 2024
Registration NOW OPEN for CCIB’s Indigenous Relations Forum and PAIR Awards 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 now open, just click the link below to register today.
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
Success and Sustainability: An Introduction to Indigenous Participation in the Forestry Sector
CCIB undertook this research to provide baseline information on how Indigenous businesses operate in the forestry sector.
2024
Barriers and Wise Practices for Indigenous Engagement in Federal Procurement
This is the first report of a multi-report collaboration with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) focused on Indigenous procurement.
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.
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!
