Previous Years News
November 21, 2025
CCIB’s 2025 Indigenous Business Holiday Gift Guide NOW AVAILABLE!
November 10, 2025
Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications
October 23, 2025
CCIB’s initial reaction to Budget 2025
October 23, 2025
Eight Indigenous women-owned businesses provided grants through CCIB’s Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund
September 15, 2025
Thirty-three companies receive certification in Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations
August 14, 2025
Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Council for Indigenous Business release part three of ‘A Way Forward’
July 17, 2025
CCIB names Bouchier as first Indigenous Business of the Year Award recipient
July 3, 2025
CCIB recognizes Art Cunningham as the 2025 recipient of the Excellence in Indigenous Relations Award, honoring decades of impactful leadership
June 19, 2025
Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Council for Indigenous Business release second report on the path to economic reconciliation
June 9, 2025
Fueling Indigenous women business-owners’ growth through CCIB’s Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund
May 15, 2025
Over 30 business leaders to gather at CCIB’s Central Business Forum and Indigenous Women in Leadership Award Dinner
April 16, 2025
A Way Forward: Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Council for Indigenous Business Unveil Report Series on Economic Reconciliation
April 4, 2025
Ruby Littlechild to Receive 2025 Indigenous Women in Leadership Award
March 5, 2025
Buy Indigenous to Buy Canadian
March 4, 2025
Canadian Council for Indigenous Business Statement on U.S. Tariff Implementation
February 13, 2025
Canadian Council for Indigenous Business and Schulich ExecEd Launch Mini-MBA Program to Empower Indigenous Business Leaders
February 11, 2025
Esteemed Lawyer, leader, and advocate, Michael McDonald receives Indigenous Business Lifetime Achievement Award
February 11, 2025
From Young Ambitious YouTuber to Marketing Agency Leader and Founder, Young Indigenous Entrepreneur Recipient is on the Rise
February 6, 2025
Tariff threats spark conversations of how Canada can become less reliant on U.S. trade
February 5, 2025
Tabatha Bull live with CBC’s Rosemary Barton in reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump’s implementation of a 25% tariff on most Canadian goods.
February 2, 2025
Canadian Council for Indigenous Business Statement in Reaction to U.S. Tariffs
January 16, 2025
A statement from Tabatha Bull regarding the invitation to join the Council on Canada-U.S. Relations
October 30, 2024
22 Indigenous Women Named 2024 IWEF Recipients by CCIB
October 3, 2024
Tabatha Bull speaks on inclusivity at WTO Forum as groundbreaking report is released on obstacles to export for Indigenous Businesses
September 25, 2024
30 companies receive Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations
September 17, 2024
Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) announces recipients for the Young Indigenous Business Grant
June 25, 2024
Canadian Council for Indigenous Business launches Young Indigenous Business Grant (YIBG)
May 29, 2024
CCIB Accelerator Program for Indigenous Businesses Open to New Applicants
May 29, 2024
Introducing Canadian Council for Indigenous Business
March 20, 2024
The Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund empowers Indigenous businesswomen by supporting their growth and success as entrepreneurs
January 24, 2024
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business celebrates five award recipients at the 40th Anniversary Gala Award Dinner
December 1, 2023
Ten Indigenous-owned businesses receive Hydro One Indigenous Entrepreneurship Grant
November 23, 2023
The Robust Indigenous Economy Makes Economic Reconciliation an Urgent Business Imperative
November 9, 2023
CANADIAN COUNCIL FOR ABORIGINAL BUSINESS ANNOUNCES A MORE THAN $3.4 MILLION, MULTI-YEAR FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH INDIGENOUS SERVICES CANADA
October 19, 2023
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business and Global Affairs Canada release Adàwe: Export Experiences of Indigenous Entrepreneurs report
October 10, 2023
Dow and Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business collaborate to support thirteen Indigenous-owned businesses
October 5, 2023
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Announces 2023 Recipients of the Indigenous Women Entrepreneur Fund
September 27, 2023
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business and Hydro One open applications for the Hydro One Indigenous Entrepreneurship Grant
September 19, 2023
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business releases Trading Nations: Supporting International Indigenous-To-Indigenous Trade Policy Development
September 14, 2023
CCAB Announces 2023 PAR Certified Companies
August 31, 2023
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Announces Indigenous Companies Participating in the 2023-2024 Indigenous Business Defence Sector Accelerator program
August 4, 2023
Rose Paul receives 2023 Indigenous Women in Leadership Award
July 19, 2023
Visa Player of the Match Will Deliver a Win for Women-Owned Businesses at FIFA Women’s World Cup™
May 30, 2023
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Launches Indigenous Business Defence Sector Accelerator
May 16, 2023
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business welcomes Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment as a Procurement Champion
May 12, 2023
The Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund is helping Indigenous businesswomen with innovative ideas, but little access to capital, grow and succeed as entrepreneurs.
April 12, 2023
Meadow Lake Tribal Council Industrial Investments receives 2023 Aboriginal Economic Development Corporation award
February 16, 2023
Ontario Chamber and Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Working to Advance Economic Reconciliation in Ontario
January 10, 2023
Tabatha Bull’s remarks at the North American Leaders Summit
December 7, 2022
28 Indigenous-owned businesses receive Hydro One Indigenous Entrepreneurship Grant from Hydro One and Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
December 4, 2022
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Announces the Recipients of the 2023 Business Lifetime Achievement Award & the Young Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award
December 1, 2022
‘Indsights: A Window Into the Canadian Economy’ Case Studies Featuring Indigenous Entrepreneurs
October 27, 2022
Tabatha Bull receives the CEO of the Year Award from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce
October 3, 2022
Indigenous-owned businesses invited to apply for Hydro One Indigenous Entrepreneurship Grant in partnership with Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
September 6, 2022
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is proud to announce several prominent Canadian corporations to be recognized for achieving certification in Progressive Aboriginal Relations™ (PAR)
August 2, 2022
Dr. Marie Delorme receives national award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations
May 10, 2022
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business announces 2022 Indigenous Women in Leadership award recipient
March 9, 2022
Cree Regional Economic Enterprises Company Inc. (CREECO) named Aboriginal Economic Development Corporation of 2022
February 2, 2022
Google Canada announces $1.5 million contribution to Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business to create growth opportunities for Indigenous Businesses and Entrepreneurs
January 26, 2022
COVID-19 Targeted Analysis Survey Phase III
January 14, 2022
Mohawk Turtle Clan Twins are Young Aboriginal Entrepreneur Recipients
January 13, 2022
Okanagan Indigenous Business Leader Chosen as 2022 Lifetime Achievement Recipient
November 21, 2021
Uber Canada Continues Partnership with CCAB by donating $40,000 in Meals and Transportation this Holiday Season
November 9, 2021
COVID19 Targeted Analysis
October 13, 2021
28 Indigenous-owned businesses receive new Hydro One Business Grant in partnership with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
August 23, 2021
CCAB Announces partnership with Hydro One for Ontario-based Indigenous Business
August 20, 2021
CCAB Announces 2021 PAR Certifications
August 6, 2021
Indigenous Business Gets Boost with Federal Government Procurment
July 15, 2021
Cory Stephens of Indigenous Ace receives 2021 Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations
July 15, 2021
Mikisew Group of Companies receives 2021 Aboriginal Economic Development Corporation Award
June 29, 2021
New study gives first impression on the impact of Intellectual Property (IP) on Indigenous businesses
June 17, 2021
Indigenous participation in economy strengthens Canada’s social fabric: Sodexo Survey
June 16, 2021
Wanting a return to “normal”, many struggling Indigenous businesses are showing strength, resilience, and adaptability continued despite barriers
June 13, 2021
Tabatha Bull, President & CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business discusses the importance of the Indigenous economy
June 8, 2021
Joint statement on facilitating safe cross-border travel between Canada and United States
May 18, 2021
Business groups across Canada call to reopen the economy
May 6, 2021
CCAB announces lineup for prominent Indigenous women for June IWIL event
March 26, 2021
Statement by Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business on the 2021 Ontario budget
March 15, 2021
CCAB announces 2021 Indigenous Women in Leadership Award recipient
February 24, 2021
CCAB announces 2021 recipients of Lifetime Achievement and Young Aboriginal Entrepreneur Awards
February 2, 2021
LNG Canada and CCAB support Indigenous women entrepreneurs
December 1, 2020
CCAB receives $500,000 investment from Facebook Canada to support Indigenous-owned businesses
November 30, 2020
Statement by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business on the Fall Economic Statement
November 17, 2020
Heads of six leading business associations call on premiers and provincial health officials for clear and consistent guidelines
October 20, 2020
CCAB research identifies barriers for Indigenous businesses bidding on government contracts
September 22, 2020
Ground-breaking New Collaboration Between CCAB and Indspire Reveals New Insights About Indigenous Employment in Canada
September 9, 2020
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Announces 2020 Progressive Aboriginal Relations Program Certified Companies
August 17, 2020
Canadian tech leader receives 2020 Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations
July 24, 2020
CCAB announces Dr. Deborah Saucier as the 2020 recipient of the Indigenous Women in Leadership Award
July 23, 2020
Ontario Supports Indigenous Businesses during COVID-19
July 22, 2020
CCAB recognizes Ntityix Development LP with the 2020 Aboriginal Economic Development Corporation award
July 15, 2020
Why Indigenous workers are disproportionately at risk of losing jobs to automation
July 14, 2020
New study: One third of Indigenous workers are facing job automation
June 26, 2020
Indigenous business covid-19 response taskforce launches new research findings
May 19, 2020
CCAB announces EDC as new patron member
May 8, 2020
Sysco Becomes Patron Member of Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
April 9, 2020
Joint letter to Hon. Jean Yves-Duclos, President of the Treasury Board RE: Regulatory Initiatives
April 6, 2020
Canadian Chamber and Government of Canada team up to launch Canadian Business Resilience Network to help businesses get through COVID-19
April 1, 2020
The Indigenous Economy and the COVID-19 Crisis: An interview with Tabatha Bull
March 25, 2020
COVID-19 Impact: CCAB research confirms Indigenous SMEs are most vulnerable
March 20, 2020
Acute Impact of COVID-19 on Indigenous Economy: A letter to the Prime Minister from six national Indigenous economic organizations
March 20, 2020
Understanding the impacts of COVID-19 on Aboriginal business is first priority for CCAB’s newly named president & CEO, Tabatha Bull
February 13, 2020
The path to economic reconciliation in Canada
February 6, 2020
Business groups call for economic growth plan in Budget 2020
December 5, 2019
JP Gladu appointed CEO of Bouchier, Alberta’s largest Indigenous-owned, integrated site-service company
November 21, 2019
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business recognizes the 2020 recipients of the Lifetime Achievement and Young Aboriginal Entrepreneur Awards
October 1, 2019
CCAB’s initiative to raise the Indigenous procurement target to 5% adopted into Liberal Party platform
September 6, 2019
Building a Prosperous Canada, Together
July 18, 2019
Tabatha Bull, women in business, community and culture
June 27, 2019
2019 Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations
June 21, 2019
A quarter of Indigenous businesses export
June 21, 2019
Canadian Football League (CFL) joins CCAB
June 19, 2019
Hydro-Québec Joins Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business _ Hydro-Québec
May 28, 2019
Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Forge FC, the first Canadian Professional Sports Teams to join CCAB
May 23, 2019
CCAB Announces Forward Summit Partnership for 2020
May 9, 2019
CN’s Sean Finn takes on Co-Chair role to propel Aboriginal procurement opportunities
May 9, 2019
Report urges federal government to expand procurement spending with Aboriginal businesses to five percent
March 22, 2019
2019 Federal Budget Brief
March 18, 2019
Pimee Well Servicing named 2019 Aboriginal Economic Development Corporation of the Year
February 28, 2019
Indigenous Businesses and Communities Tackle Tech Deficit
February 15, 2019
Nicole Bourque-Bouchier, CEO and co-owner of the Bouchier Group, will be the recipient of the 2019 Indigenous Women in Leadership (IWIL) award
December 6, 2018
100 Billion National Indigenous Economic Agenda Unleashed at the Assembly of First Nations Chiefs Assembly
November 27, 2018
CCAB announces recipients of the 2019 Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame Aboriginal Lifetime Achievement Award and National Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneur Award
October 18, 2018
CN receives Progressive Aboriginal Relations Bronze certification
September 20, 2018
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) Announces 2018 Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Program Certified Companies
September 17, 2018
K’ó moks and Qualicum First Nations will pilot SFI Module for Indigenous Peoples, Families and Communities
July 10, 2018
AI-powered suppier intelligence platform to level economic playing field for Indigenous entrepreneurs
June 28, 2018
Indigenous economy thought leader receives CCAB’s 2018 Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations
June 21, 2018
Business leaders step up for Indigenous entrepreneurs
May 10, 2018
CCAB Kicks Off Aboriginal Procurement Campaign to “Supply Change”
May 9, 2018
RBC announced as Aboriginal Procurement Champion
May 7, 2018
Suncor COO Mark Little to Co-Chair CCAB campaign to champion Aboriginal procurement
March 14, 2018
Fort McKay First Nation named as recipient of 2018 CCAB award celebrating Aboriginal Economic Development in Canada
February 14, 2018
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business announces Indspire President & CEO, Roberta Jamieson as recipient of the 2018 Indigenous Women in Leadership Award
December 5, 2017
CCAB announces recipients of the 2018 Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame (ABHF) Aboriginal Lifetime Achievement Award and National Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award
November 7, 2017
Murray Koffler Reconciling the Past with Aboriginal Business Success
October 10, 2017
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business announces new partnership with Metrolinx
August 22, 2017
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business announces new partnership with VIA Rail
August 9, 2017
Canadian Historian Dr. Ken S Coates named as recipient of CCAB’s 2017 Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations
August 2, 2017
CCAB President & CEO JP Gladu named as St. Paul’s University College Chancellor
June 20, 2017
Aboriginal Businesses more innovative, more export oriented according to Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) data in TD Economics Special Report
March 15, 2017
Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation named recipient of CCAB award celebrating Aboriginal Economic Development in Canada
March 7, 2017
The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould named as recipient for CCAB’s first Indigenous Women in Leadership Award
October 27, 2016
Aboriginal Economic Development Corporation Conference in Saskatoon on November 26
September 27, 2016
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, British Columbia Assembly of First Nations, and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada announce National First Nations Sustainable Economic Development Strategy
August 9, 2016
Senator Murray Sinclair is the recipient of CCAB’s 2016 Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations
May 12, 2016
Third Annual CCAB Calgary Gala Raises Over $100, 000 For Canadian Red Cross’ Alberta Fires Emergency Appeal
May 10, 2016
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) to donate proceeds from Calgary Gala to Canadian Red Cross’ Alberta Fires Emergency Appeal
March 16, 2016
Indigenous Communication in the Digital World: Economic Realities and Challenges
March 3, 2016
Tsuut’ina Nation (TNN) Recipient of award celebrating Aboriginal economic development in Canada
December 3, 2015
Chief Darcy Bear is the recipient of the 2016 Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame (ABHF) Lifetime Achievement Award
December 3, 2015
Jacob Pratt is the recipient of the 2016 Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame (ABHF) National Youth Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award
November 26, 2015
New Partnership to Expand Aboriginal Business in Public and Private Sector Procurement
November 10, 2015
The Role of Aboriginal Economic Development Corporations in Canada’s Business Paradigm Shift
October 15, 2015
Fort McMurray Keynote Presentation & Networking Reception: Aboriginal Partnerships Matter
September 22, 2015
13th annual Vancouver gala to celebrate excellence in Aboriginal relations
August 24, 2015
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Extends Nomination Deadline for 2015 National Youth Entrepreneur Award
August 20, 2015
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Announces 2015 Progressive Aboriginal Relations Program Certified Companies
August 11, 2015
Willa Black to receive the 2015 Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations from the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business and Sodexo Canada
April 23, 2015
The Aboriginal Business Report – A CCAB Publication
March 18, 2015
Penticton Indian Band Development Corporation Recipient of award celebrating Aboriginal economic development in Canada
December 9, 2014
Carillion Canada Newest CCAB Patron Member
April 1, 2014
Attend a Certified Aboriginal Business Information Session in Ottawa
March 4, 2014
Attend a Certified Aboriginal Business Information Session in Vancouver
January 7, 2014
Attend a Certified Aboriginal Business Information Session in Fort McMurray, Alberta
November 20, 2013
Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame Award Recipient Announced
November 4, 2013
JP Gladue: Young Aboriginals have to see whats possible
September 19, 2013
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Welcomes ARAMARK as Patron member
May 28, 2013
Phil Fontaine, O.C., O.M. to receive the Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations
May 23, 2013
Joint Venture with CCAB
February 5, 2013
New generation of Entrepreneurs get their due/’Partnering is the right thing to do’/Aboriginal businesses stating their case
November 23, 2012
2013 Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame Laureates Hail from Kamloops and Buffalo Point
September 17, 2012
Eric P. Newell, O.C. to receive the Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations
January 30, 2012
2012 Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame Inductees to be Honoured on February 7, 2012
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