Canadian Council for Indigenous Business

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As Canada navigates the unjustified tariffs imposed by the United States, CCIB remains committed to supporting Indigenous businesses. This page has been created to keep you up-to-date with the latest updates on tariffs, available resources, and support programs. We encourage you to stay connected, share your concerns, and make use of the resources listed below.

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Certified Indigenous Business

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.

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CALLING ALL CERTIFIED INDIGENOUS BUSINESSES: Are U.S. tariffs & trade policies affecting your business?

Your insights matter, so turn your voice into impact. CCIB’s research team, in partnership with ATB Financial, is inviting Certified Indigenous Businesses (CIBs) across the Prairie provinces to participate in a short survey examining how U.S. tariffs and evolving trade policies are affecting Indigenous Businesses in today’s ever-changing trade environment.

Your insights matter. By participating, you are helping ensure Indigenous business perspectives are reflected in data-driven research and policy decisions.

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BUY INDIGENOUS to BUY CANADIAN

Are you looking for an Indigenous business to purchase from and haven’t yet searched CCIB’s Member Directory? Check it out today to discover nearly 1,800 Certified Indigenous Businesses (CIBs).

The Directory makes it easy to buy Indigenous and buy Canadian by allowing you to easily search for products or services by province, industry, or keyword.

Whether you’re looking to purchase a consumer good or procure a product or service, buying Indigenous means buying Canadian. Search for free and spend with intention. Every purchase makes an impact.

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JUST RELEASED: CCIB's Winter 2026 Edition of the Indigenous Business Report

In this edition, we shine a spotlight on the future of Indigenous business in a landscape where Indigenous entrepreneurs are not merely participating in the market but fundamentally transforming it through groundbreaking innovation and forward-thinking approaches rooted in values and traditional teachings.

Read more about how Indigenous tech firms are reshaping tech innovation with a principled approach and discover four trailblazing Indigenous tech firms that are spearheading value-based products and service offerings.

You’ll find even more insights and stories to discover throughout the magazine—start exploring now.

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Tools for Indigenous Business

Practical tools, resources, training and network building to help you grow and scale your business.

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Grants & Funding

Financial support for Indigenous businesses.

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Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations

Verified benchmarking to ensure relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses and communities are respectful and prosperous.

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Connects

Build relationships with other members and share Industry-specific information and guidance.

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Supply Change

Connects Certified Indigenous Businesses with corporations and governments to improve procurement opportunities.

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Sponsorship

Support Indigenous businesses and drive economic reconciliation by sponsoring CCIB programs and events.

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Events

Celebrate Indigenous success, while sharing ideas, exploring opportunities, and networking.

TIB Toronto in person Networking event - updated

April 9, 2026

IN-PERSON INDIGENOUS NETWORKING EVENT happening in Toronto!

CCIB’s Tools of Indigenous Business (TIB) team is pleased to welcome you to an inspiring evening dedicated to celebrating Indigenous entrepreneurship, community, and connection. This powerful event features three Indigenous entrepreneurs sharing their personal journeys—stories of resilience, innovation, and success rooted in culture and community.

Each speaker will deliver a dynamic 7-minute talk, offering insights into the challenges they’ve overcome, milestones and achievements and the cultural values guiding their business practices. The event will conclude with an interactive Q&A session, where attendees can engage directly with the speakers and gain practical insights and advice.

June 4, 2026

EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for the Indigenous Women in Leadership & Award Dinner in Calgary!

CCIB is pleased to announce that we will be in Calgary for the Indigenous Women in Leadership & Award Dinner. Grounded in the theme Rooted in Purpose. Growing through Connection, the event will bring together Indigenous women, leaders, and allies to celebrate leadership grounded in purpose and strengthened through relationships, shared experience, and community.

In the evening, we will honour an outstanding leader with the Indigenous Women in Leadership (IWIL) Award, recognizing her achievements, leadership, and lasting contributions to Indigenous business and economic growth.

Stay tuned as more exciting details will be provided in the coming days and weeks ahead.

October 14, 2026

SAVE THE DATE for CCIB landmark events happening in 2026!

CCIB’s 2026 in-person events are all about coming together to learn ways to grow your business, build meaningful connections and strengthen Indigenous reconciliation efforts. We are excited to continue hosting events across Canada, so be sure to mark your calendar to be a part of these important conversations.

Check out CCIB’s Events page to stay up to date and secure your spot at our 2026 gatherings.

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Research and Public Policy

CCIB research 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.

2026

Green Building & Indigenous Business

This qualitative report shares insights from Indigenous businesses and green building experts, informing CAGBC resources that center Indigenous perspectives.

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2026

Challenges, Opportunities, and Solutions for Indigenous Participation in Canadian Defence Procurement

This report examines the challenges and strategic benefits of increasing Indigenous participation in Canadian defence procurement. Despite current mandates, systemic barriers, veri…

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2026

Indigenous Engagement on Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy

CCIB and Global Affairs Canada explored Indigenous business engagement in Indo-Pacific markets, highlighting challenges.

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2025

Success and Sustainability – Part III

The recent release of Success and Sustainability: Training and Skills Development expands on the first instalment of CCIB’s forestry-specific research, Success and Sustainability: …

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2025

A Way Forward – Part IV

This chapter on Infrastructure and Development in the series, A Way Forward, recognizes the vital role of Indigenous Peoples as partners in creating a more inclusive and sustainabl…

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2025

FAQ for Indigenous Exporters Shipping to the U.S.

This FAQ is a simple guide to help Indigenous exporters in Canada deal with new U.S. trade rules that started on August 29, 2025. These rules ended the “de minimis” exemption, whic…

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2025

Defence Policy Brief

The Government of Canada spent an estimated $22.2B on procurement contracts between 2018 and 2022. These facts, along with the announced increases to defence spending, make this an…

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2025

Envisioning Indigenous Trade as the Cornerstone of Canada-US Relations

This report envisions a transformative future where Indigenous trade networks serve as a foundational pillar for stabilizing and guaranteeing Canada-US trade relations. This vision…

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2025

Partnerships In Procurement

Defence procurement has significant potential to support Indigenous businesses and economic development. However, Indigenous businesses remain underrepresented in the defence secto…

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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

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Patrons are organizations that have made an additional commitment to support CCIB’s mission. Thank you Patron members for your generosity and continued support!

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