Canadian Council for Indigenous Business

About Canadian Council for Indigenous Business

The Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) builds bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, businesses, and communities through diverse programming. CCIB aims to keep Indigenous businesses at the forefront of the Canadian economy by fostering relationships, providing tools, training, network building, major awards, and national events to cultivate shared prosperity and economic reconciliation.

Products & Services

Tools for Indigenous Business:Practical tools, resources, training, and network building to help Indigenous businesses grow and scale.

Grants & Funding:Financial support opportunities for Indigenous businesses.

Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR):Verified benchmarking program to ensure respectful and prosperous relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses and communities.

Connects:Platform to build relationships with other members and share industry-specific information and guidance.

Supply Change™:Indigenous procurement program and marketplace connecting Certified Indigenous Businesses with corporations and governments.

Online Learning:Educational resources, including a Mini MBA program for Indigenous entrepreneurs.

Certified Indigenous Business Program:Certification to recognize businesses as majority Indigenous-owned and controlled, providing access to tools, resources, and networks.

Sponsorship Opportunities:Opportunities for organizations to support Indigenous businesses and drive economic reconciliation by sponsoring CCIB programs and events.

Events and Awards:National events and awards to celebrate Indigenous business success, provide networking opportunities, and share ideas.

Research and Public Policy:Data-driven research and policy advocacy to inform and improve outcomes for Indigenous businesses and communities.

Specialties

Indigenous Business Support Economic Reconciliation Procurement Opportunities Networking and Relationship Building Research and Public Policy Advocacy Certification of Indigenous Businesses

Funding History

No funding data available

This company may be bootstrapped or privately funded

Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

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Michael S. Jacobs

Co-Chair

D

Desiree Norwegian

Chief Executive Officer, Atunda and Manager, Indigenous Relations, Aecon

P

Pamela Zabarylo

Treasurer

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Mathieu Boucher

Senior Director - Relations with First Nations and Inuit

M

Mark Brajer

Chief Executive Officer

R

Robert Brant

Co-head of the firm's Indigenous Projects and Transactions Group

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