Wayne Garnons-Williams – 2019 EIR Award

2019 Wayne Garnons-Williams Wayne is Plains Cree from Treaty 6, Moosomin First Nation, the founding President of International Inter-tribal Trade Organization, an international NGO dedicated to educating on inherent indigenous economic rights as well as support and enhance the implementation of the global flow and exchange of Indigenous goods, services and investments through the coordinating [...] Read More

Keith McIntosh – 2020 EIR Award

2020 Keith McIntosh As founder of PLATO Testing, the world’s first Indigenous-led and staffed software testing company, Keith McIntosh has introduced more than 85 corporations, over the last four years, to the value and capabilities of Indigenous people as technology professionals, and has helped to advance cultural awareness and understanding in boardrooms from Vancouver to [...] Read More

Cory Stephens – 2021 EIR Award

2021 Cory Stephens Cory Stephens is a commerce graduate of Gustafson School of Business at the University of Victoria. From there, he has dedicated his knowledge and expertise to bridging the gap between Indigenous entrepreneurs and the national business landscape respecting tradition and culture while encouraging connection and understanding with non-indigenous society. Stephens’ mother is [...] Read More

Dr. Marie Delorme – 2022 EIR Award

2022 Dr. Marie Delorme She is committed to diversity and inclusion. As she rose to the top tiers of the telecommunications industry, she led early initiatives to support the advancement of women and Indigenous employees. As CEO of the Imagination Group of Companies, she remains committed to cross-cultural economic development and the participation of Indigenous [...] Read More

Chief Dr. Robert Joseph – 2023 EIR Award

2023 Chief Dr. Robert Joseph Chief Robert Joseph, O.B.C, O.C., is a peacebuilder who has devoted his life to promoting reconciliation among Canada’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. A hereditary chief of the Gwawaenuk First Nation, he is a survivor of the residential school system and helped found Reconciliation Canada, for which he is now an [...] Read More

Mark Little – 2024 EIR Award

2024 Mark Little Mark has 35+ years in the energy industry, including 23 years at Imperial/Exxon, and most recently President & CEO, Suncor Energy (2019-2022). During his career, Mark’s accountabilities have spanned from operations in the Wood Buffalo region, offshore East Coast Canada, the North Sea, Latin America, North Africa and the Near East. He [...] Read More

Art Cunningham – 2025 EIR Award

2025 Art Cunningham Art Cunningham was a man of the land, born into a legacy of his people, with deep roots in the rhythms of nature. His journey, like the winds that swept through his community, was one of constant movement—of bridging worlds, connecting generations, and finding balance. In his early years, Art walked with [...] Read More

CCIB Announces Planned Leadership Transition as CEO Tabatha Bull to Conclude Tenure in 2026

CCIB Announces Planned Leadership Transition as CEO Tabatha Bull to Conclude Tenure in 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON — Feb. 10, 2026 — The Board of Directors of Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB), the nation’s leading non-profit, non-partisan organization advancing Indigenous Business, alongside CCIB President and CEO Tabatha Bull, announced today a planned [...] Read More

ProsoAki Inc.

About ProsoAki Inc. ProsoAki is a strategic partner and one-stop hub delivering professional services tailored to the unique realities of First Nations communities and businesses across Canada. Rooted in cultural alignment and impact-driven action, ProsoAki supports the development of ambitious, sustainable, and high-impact projects. As an integrated service hub, ProsoAki brings together expertise in project [...] Read More

Our Journii Cleaning

About Our Journii Cleaning As an Indigenous-owned and locally operated cleaning company in Vancouver, we are rooted in values of respect, care, and responsibility. We provide residential and commercial cleaning services with a strong focus on quality, trust, and sustainability. Our goal is to support our community by maintaining clean, welcoming environments while operating our [...] Read More