Whissell Contracting Ltd.

About Whissell Contracting Ltd. Whissell Contracting Ltd. is a full-service general construction contractor specializing in underground utilities, earthworks and grading, heavy hauling, and equipment contracting and rentals. We operate throughout Alberta, with our corporate head office in Calgary and regional offices in Lethbridge and Edmonton. With operations spanning two generations, Whissell brings decades of industry [...] Read More

Red River College Polytech

About Red River College Polytech RRC Polytech – In Front of What’s Ahead RRC Polytech is Manitoba’s largest applied learning and research institution, offering more than 150 degree, diploma, and certificate programs delivered through hands-on and online learning. It operates eight campuses across Manitoba, including major locations in Winnipeg and several regional communities, supporting workforce [...] Read More

Telecon Inc.

About Telecon Inc. From a regional telecom network builder in 1967 in Quebec (Canada), Telecon has grown into a world-class industry-leading telecom network design, locate, infrastructure and connectivity services provider. We deliver diversified and scalable best-in-class, cost-effective and time-saving services and turnkey solutions to North American telecom operators and businesses. Our highly skilled team is [...] Read More

Kaskitew-Maskwa Consulting

About Kaskitew-Maskwa Consulting Kaskitew-Maskwa Consulting Inc. is a majority Indigenous-owned workforce strategy and business consulting firm helping governments, Indigenous communities, educational institutions, prime contractors, and industry partners turn workforce and economic participation commitments into measurable outcomes. Our work brings together Indigenous engagement, workforce planning, executive search, organizational development, program delivery, procurement strategy, and partnership development. [...] Read More

Cladzall Inc.

About Cladzall Inc. Who We Are Cladzall Inc. is a proudly First Nations member-owned cladding installation contractor based in Moonstone, Ontario, with over 20 years of industry experience. We are nationally recognized by the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) and registered in the Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) maintained by the Government of Canada. We [...] Read More

Groundbreaking Leader Receives Indigenous Business Lifetime Achievement Award

Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) announces Sean Willy as the recipient of the Indigenous Business Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing decades of advancing the Indigenous economy and his dedication to Indigenous economic inclusion for companies operating in Canada’s resource sector. A member of the Deninu Kue First Nation in the NWT, and now based in [...] Read More

TIPI Group of Companies

About TIPI Group of Companies TIPI Group of Companies is an Indigenous-owned and led economic development engine that has been helping Indigenous communities and organizations protect their families, gain economic well-being, and manage risks for over 20 years. Currently, TIPI Group of Companies is made up of TIPI Insurance Partners, TIPI Insurance Services, HQ Benefit Solutions, Truth and [...] Read More

Keenan Beavis – 2025 YIE Award

2025 Keenan Beavis Founder, Longhouse Branding & Marketing A proud Métis entrepreneur, Keenan Beavis is the Founder of Longhouse Branding & Marketing. To date, Longhouse has worked to generate more than $335 million in revenue for its partners and has helped over 800 business & community leaders make their impact.  In the 7th Grade, Keenan was [...] Read More

Nyden Iron-Nighttraveller- 2024 YIE Award

2024 Nyden Iron-Nighttraveller Founder, Amarock Scaffolding Nyden Iron-Nighttraveller, a proud member of the Canoe Lake Cree First Nation in Saskatchewan’s Treaty 10 Territory, has forged a remarkable journey marked by academic achievements, professional prowess, and entrepreneurial spirit. A Bachelor of Commerce graduate, Nyden is currently advancing his education by pursuing a Master of Business Administration [...] Read More

Darion Ducharme – 2026 YIE Award

2026 Darion Ducharme Founder & CEO, Teqare Darion Ducharme is the Founder and CEO of Teqare, an Indigenous-owned education and technology training organization headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Through Teqare, Darion leads one of Canada’s fastest-growing Indigenous digital education initiatives, delivering cyber security, AI awareness, financial literacy, and digital life skills workshops to communities nationwide. In the [...] Read More