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CCIB builds bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, businesses and communities through diverse programming, providing tools, training, network building, major awards, and national events.
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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.
This program provides assurance of authenticity that Indigenous businesses are majority owned and controlled by an Indigenous person.
Search CCIB’s Member Directory to find Certified Indigenous Businesses for partnerships and/or purchases.
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.
The latest CCIB news, events, initiatives, and resources.
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.
Explore data on the growing impact of Indigenous businesses in Canada. Built with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab, this tracker helps businesses, policymakers, and communities understand the Indigenous business landscape.
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.
Practical tools, resources, training and network building to help you grow and scale your business.
Verified benchmarking to ensure relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses and communities are respectful and prosperous.
Build relationships with other members and share Industry-specific information and guidance.
Connects Certified Indigenous Businesses with corporations and governments to improve procurement opportunities.
Support Indigenous businesses and drive economic reconciliation by sponsoring CCIB programs and events.
Celebrate Indigenous success, while sharing ideas, exploring opportunities, and networking.
May 13, 2026
Walk with us as we explore the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) process. Discover how it helps organizations strengthen relationships, support Indigenous-le…
May 14, 2026
Make the most of CCIB membership: national connections, programs, and tools to grow your business. Connect with the Membership team.
May 20, 2026
Discover how CCIB’s Indigenous Procurement Marketplace connects Champion & Advocates (buyers) with Certified Indigenous Businesses (suppliers) to engage suppliers and support Indig…
May 29, 2026
CCIB’s research team and the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) are co-hosting an insightful webinar on research and knowledge-sharing initiatives that support CAGBC’s Net-Zero …
June 4, 2026
CCIB returns to Calgary for the Indigenous Women in Leadership & Award Dinner, celebrating purpose‑driven leadership.
June 17, 2026
Walk with us as we explore the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) process. Discover how it helps organizations strengthen relationships, support Indigenous-le…
June 18, 2026
This webinar presents a structured and practical approach to assessing cybersecurity readiness for Indigenous and public-sector organizations.
July 15, 2026
Walk with us as we explore the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) process. Discover how it helps organizations strengthen relationships, support Indigenous-le…
October 14, 2026
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of CCIB’s PAIR program and 2026’s PAIR-certified members.
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
This report, produced by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab (BDL) in partnership with ATB Financial (ATB) and CCIB, was undertaken to fill a critical knowledge ga…
2026
This report explores how governments and private organizations across sectors incorporate Indigenous procurement targets into their operations. These findings help establish a base…
2026
This qualitative report shares insights from Indigenous businesses and green building experts, informing CAGBC resources that center Indigenous perspectives.
2026
This report examines the challenges and strategic benefits of increasing Indigenous participation in Canadian defence procurement. Despite current mandates, systemic barriers, veri…
2026
CCIB and Global Affairs Canada explored Indigenous business engagement in Indo-Pacific markets, highlighting challenges.
2025
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: …
2025
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…
2025
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…
2025
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…
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
Certify your business as majority Indigenous-owned and controlled to access tools, resources, grants and networks to scale your business.
Advance Indigenous relations, create Indigenous procurement partnerships and help build an equitable and sustainable economy.
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 are organizations that have made an additional commitment to support CCIB’s mission. Thank you Patron members for your generosity and continued support!
