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.
Certified Indigenous Business
This program provides assurance of authenticity that Indigenous businesses are majority owned and controlled by an Indigenous person.
Find an Indigenous Business
Search CCIB’s Member Directory to find Certified Indigenous Businesses for partnerships and/or purchases.
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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.
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The latest CCIB news, events, initiatives, and resources.
NOW AVAILABLE! CCIB's 2025 Indigenous Business Holiday Gift Guide
This holiday season, join us in celebrating Indigenous artistry and entrepreneurship from Certified Indigenous Businesses (CIBs). By shopping from CIBs, you’re doing more than finding the perfect gift — you help sustain cultural traditions, encourage Indigenous innovation, and strengthen Indigenous prosperity.
When you #BuyIndigenous, you are buying Canadian!
BUY INDIGENOUS to BUY CANADIAN
This coming holiday season, if you’re looking for an Indigenous business to purchase from and haven’t yet searched CCIB’s Member Directory, check it out today to discover nearly 1,500 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.
NOW OUT! SPECIAL EDITION of CCIB's Indigenous Business Report
This latest issue shines a spotlight on navigating the resource sector, PLUS, it contains the 2025 CCIB Member Directory and Business Exchange.
Inside, read how a global leader is establishing the standard for fostering stronger partnerships with Indigenous communities, rooted in reciprocity and trust.
Learn about new funding initiatives in the mining industry, how constructive collaborations are creating meaningful impact and why experts underscore the urgency of accelerating progress with Indigenous involvement and consultation.
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.
January 15, 2026
EXPLORE THE VALUE of Your CCIB Membership
Amplify your voice and discover how to make the most of your membership while exploring the many benefits and opportunities available.
As a CCIB member, you have access to a national network of Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses, programs, and partnerships designed to elevate your business’s scale, visibility, and impact. Join to learn how CCIB’s tools, services, and programs can benefit your business.
February 26, 2025
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for CCIB's Central Business Forum & Awards Dinner!
This in-person signature event, guided by the theme, Rooted in Purpose. Growing through Connection will explore pathways for economic growth, shared learning, and meaningful partnership.
The Forum will bring together Indigenous businesses, industry leaders and community partners for engaging sessions, networking opportunities and conversations that advance Indigenous entrepreneurship and leadership.
In the evening, we will come together to honour the recipients of the Young Indigenous Entrepreneur Award and the Business Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating their achievements and contributions to Indigenous prosperity.
February 26, 2026
SAVE THE DATE!
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.
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.
2025
Part II: Finance and Capital
This second release of a multi-part report series by The Ontario Chamber of Commerce and CCIB, A Way Forward: Finance and Capital outlines how financial institutions, resource companies, and governments can support Indigenous economic development by addressing systemic barriers and strengthening inclusive financial ecosystems. The report also explores how recent developments, such as the $10 billion Robinson-Huron Treaty settlement, represent opportunities to invest in Indigenous trusts, economic development, and governance capacity.
2025
Part III: Procurement
CCIB and the OCC have released the third report in the A Way Forward series, focused on procurement. It highlights the need to break down systemic barriers and create equitable access to supply chains for Indigenous businesses. For non-Indigenous businesses, improving Indigenous access to procurement means access to a wider range of qualified bidders and services, helping them fulfill Indigenous participation requirements and make meaningful progress toward their reconciliation goals.
2025
Part IV: Lands and Infrastructure
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 sustainable Ontario. By investing in respectful and meaningful partnerships and sustainable infrastructure, businesses can support Indigenous communities to thrive in the modern economy while preserving cultural continuity and addressing the infrastructure gap.
2025
Partnerships In Procurement: Understanding Indigenous Business Engagement in Canada’s Defence Industry
Defence procurement has significant potential to support Indigenous businesses and economic development. In this latest research in collaboration with Indigenous Services Canada, CCIB examines the barriers Indigenous businesses face when entering the sector, as well as the supports available to build capacity among those looking to engage as defence contractors.
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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Indigenous businesses
Certify your business as majority Indigenous-owned and controlled to access tools, resources, grants and networks to scale your business.
Non-Indigenous businesses
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!
