With over 40 publications, our reports cover diverse topics on the Indigenous economy, promoting reconciliation through learning, understanding, and action.
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 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…
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…
2025
Defence procurement has significant potential to support Indigenous businesses and economic development. However, Indigenous businesses remain underrepresented in the defence secto…
2025
CCIB and OCC’s third A Way Forward report urges equitable procurement access for Indigenous businesses. Breaking systemic barriers benefits all, expanding bidder pools for non-Indi…
2025
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 comp…
2025
Numerous treaties and UNDRIP Article 36 affirm the rights of Indigenous peoples to engage in international trade, particularly as a means of economic self-determination. Foreign tr…
2025
The first A Way Forward report by OCC and CCIB guides businesses on reconciliation. It outlines actions for employers, educators, and governments to support Indigenous employment, …
2025
Industrial agriculture threatens sustainability and Indigenous food sovereignty. This policy brief recommends implementing the Métis-led Global Centre’s 10,000 SKU Challenge to emp…
2024
CCIB’s brief highlights the importance of IEDCs in Indigenous economic success and their independent revenue generation, advocating for increased engagement in procurement opportun…
2024
CCIB’s brief summarizes insights from Indigenous entrepreneurs and regional procurement representatives on barriers, wise practices, and recommendations to improve Indigenous procu…
2024
CCIB’s brief outlines challenges and recommendations for increasing Indigenous participation in federal procurement, based on interviews with Indigenous businesses and federal repr…
2026
Explore CCIB & Pathways Executive Search’s report on Indigenous leadership in executive and governance roles, addressing corporate barriers and representation.
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
CCIB and OCC’s third A Way Forward report urges equitable procurement access for Indigenous businesses. Breaking systemic barriers benefits all, expanding bidder pools for non-Indi…
2025
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 comp…
2025
The first A Way Forward report by OCC and CCIB guides businesses on reconciliation. It outlines actions for employers, educators, and governments to support Indigenous employment, …
2023
Businesses across Ontario are increasingly recognizing the value of advancing reconciliation, building mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples, and supporting str…
2019
The Business Reconciliation in Canada guidebook is a starting place for building respectful and sustainable business partnerships.
2016
Part of a series of National and Provincial studies investigating Indigenous business characteristics.
2016
How are Indigenous business relationships developed and structured? What stages do they go through, what obstacles do they face, and how might we create more opportunities for vita…
2026
As the final installment of CCIB's forestry research series in partnership with Natural Resources Canada, this report examines the roles and experiences of Indigenous Economic Deve…
2026
This report explores wise practices to overcome structural, financial, and relational barriers facing Indigenous forestry businesses, offering scalable solutions to enhance their e…
2025
The first A Way Forward report by OCC and CCIB guides businesses on reconciliation. It outlines actions for employers, educators, and governments to support Indigenous employment, …
2025
Industrial agriculture threatens sustainability and Indigenous food sovereignty. This policy brief recommends implementing the Métis-led Global Centre’s 10,000 SKU Challenge to emp…
2024
CCIB undertook this research to provide baseline information on how Indigenous businesses operate in the forestry sector.
2024
In February 2024, CCIB researchers continued our partnership with Innovate Calgary, Economic Development Lethbridge, and the University of Calgary to host another installation of o…
2023
In November 2023 CCAB researchers continued to build out our Indigenous knowledge and intellectual property portfolio by using funds provided by Innovation, Science, and Economic D…
2023
Indsights: A Window into the Indigenous Economy" is a collaborative project between the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and Humber College that creates multimedia c…
2023
In August 2023 CCAB researchers partnered with Innovate Calgary, Economic Development Lethbridge, and University of Calgary to utilize funds provided by Innovation, Science, and Ec…
2022
In the summer of 2022, CCIB advised Google Canada and the policy and research consultancy, Public First, on a survey of Indigenous businesses in Canada to inform the Google Canada …
2021
The 2019 survey report by CCAB aims to better understand how Indigenous businesses connect to Canada's IP system and explores the use and protection of Traditional Knowledge.
2021
This is a preliminary qualitative study about how Indigenous businesses navigate the current social finance ecosystem.
2026
As the final installment of CCIB's forestry research series in partnership with Natural Resources Canada, this report examines the roles and experiences of Indigenous Economic Deve…
2026
This report explores wise practices to overcome structural, financial, and relational barriers facing Indigenous forestry businesses, offering scalable solutions to enhance their e…
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 qualitative report shares insights from Indigenous businesses and green building experts, informing CAGBC resources that center Indigenous perspectives.
2024
This research aims to better understand the procurement experiences and relationships of Indigenous Economic Development Corporations (IEDCs).
2024
A collaborative project with the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub and the Diversity Institute studying Indigenous women’s entrepreneurship in Ontario.
2024
CCIB undertook this research to provide baseline information on how Indigenous businesses operate in the forestry sector.
2022
CCAB, the University of Saskatchewan, and SSHRC have partnered on a project about Indigenous economic development corporations and their experiences during the pandemic.
2022
CCIB, along with NACCA and NIEDB, undertook a third phase of the COVID-19 Indigenous Business Survey.
2021
CCIB and ISED have taken an in-depth look at the data from the second phase of the COVID-19 Indigenous Business Survey. Findings on Indigenous women entrepreneurs are explored.
2021
CCIB and ISED have taken an in-depth look at the data from the second phase of the COVID-19 Indigenous Business Survey. Findings on the different impacts felt by First Nations, Inu…
2021
Phase II of the COVID-19 Indigenous Business Survey provides insight into the changing impacts to Indigenous businesses amidst second and third waves of the pandemic.
2026
Explore how U.S. tariffs impact Indigenous businesses in the Prairies and how entrepreneurs are adapting to shifting trade conditions.
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
CCIB and Global Affairs Canada explored Indigenous business engagement in Indo-Pacific markets, highlighting challenges.
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…
2025
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…
2025
Numerous treaties and UNDRIP Article 36 affirm the rights of Indigenous peoples to engage in international trade, particularly as a means of economic self-determination. Foreign tr…
2024
Atāmitowin, the second and final report from our partnership with Global Affairs Canada, aims to enhance our understanding of the obstacles facing Indigenous entrepreneurs and expo…
2023
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) have continued our collaboration to explore the characteristics and challenges faced by Indigeno…
2023
A look at historical and contemporary Indigenous trade and trade policy recommendations for how government and Indigenous organizations can help facilitate Indigenous trade.
2019
A joint publication with CCAB and Global Affairs Canada, to review the characteristics of Indigenous SMEs involved in global trade.
2026
This research shifts focus from identifying barriers to developing practical measures that increase Indigenous participation in defence procurement.
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 report examines the challenges and strategic benefits of increasing Indigenous participation in Canadian defence procurement. Despite current mandates, systemic barriers, veri…
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
Defence procurement has significant potential to support Indigenous businesses and economic development. However, Indigenous businesses remain underrepresented in the defence secto…
2025
CCIB and OCC’s third A Way Forward report urges equitable procurement access for Indigenous businesses. Breaking systemic barriers benefits all, expanding bidder pools for non-Indi…
2024
CCIB’s brief highlights the importance of IEDCs in Indigenous economic success and their independent revenue generation, advocating for increased engagement in procurement opportun…
2024
CCIB’s brief summarizes insights from Indigenous entrepreneurs and regional procurement representatives on barriers, wise practices, and recommendations to improve Indigenous procu…
2024
CCIB’s brief outlines challenges and recommendations for increasing Indigenous participation in federal procurement, based on interviews with Indigenous businesses and federal repr…
2024
This research aims to better understand the procurement experiences and relationships of Indigenous Economic Development Corporations (IEDCs).
2024
Understand the barriers, wise practices, and recommendations for effective regional Indigenous procurement.
2024
This research aims to gather insights from Indigenous businesses and federal procurement representatives to illustrate the challenges and opportunities for promoting Indigenous pro…
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 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…
2025
Numerous treaties and UNDRIP Article 36 affirm the rights of Indigenous peoples to engage in international trade, particularly as a means of economic self-determination. Foreign tr…
2024
CCIB’s brief highlights the importance of IEDCs in Indigenous economic success and their independent revenue generation, advocating for increased engagement in procurement opportun…
2024
CCIB’s brief summarizes insights from Indigenous entrepreneurs and regional procurement representatives on barriers, wise practices, and recommendations to improve Indigenous procu…
2024
CCIB’s brief outlines challenges and recommendations for increasing Indigenous participation in federal procurement, based on interviews with Indigenous businesses and federal repr…
2023
Tracking and measuring spend with Indigenous companies is a cornerstone of any effective Indigenous procurement strategy. This brief presents some challenges and best practices fro…
2023
Many understand the importance of meaningfully engaging with Indigenous businesses, but not always how to go about it. To that end, this brief offers an overview of some of the cha…
2023
Presenting on best practices and barriers to embedding Indigenous businesses in supply chains, this brief offers insight and recommendations for corporations and governments to sha…
2023
A look at historical and contemporary Indigenous trade and trade policy recommendations for how government and Indigenous organizations can help facilitate Indigenous trade.
2026
Explore CCIB & Pathways Executive Search’s report on Indigenous leadership in executive and governance roles, addressing corporate barriers and representation.
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 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 comp…
2024
The Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) partnered with the Diversity Institute (DI) at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) to investigate the experiences of senior In…
2022
In the summer of 2022, CCIB advised Google Canada and the policy and research consultancy, Public First, on a survey of Indigenous businesses in Canada to inform the Google Canada …
2022
CCAB, in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University's Diversity Institute and the Future Skills Centre, mapped training institutions and interviewed Indigenous-owned/led trai…
2020
CCAB and Indspire undertake a research collaboration to shed light on important findings related to Indigenous students in the workplace today.
2020
Investigating skills development and employment for Indigenous youth in the Outland Youth Employment Program in northern Ontario.
2019
CCIB and Tata Consultancy Services share the preliminary findings from their interactive workshop with Indigenous business leaders.
2012
Partnering with CCAB, TD Economics debunks 10 myths and misconceptions about Canada’s Indigenous population.
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