Home » Unlocking the Economic Potential of Indigenous Procurement in Manitoba Public sector procurement represents a critical yet underutilized opportunity for economic reconciliation in Manitoba and across Canada. Governments at all levels – municipal, provincial, and federal – collectively spend approximately $300 billion annually on goods and services. However, systemic barriers continue to prevent Indigenous…
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Home » Launching Success: Celebrate Indigenous Entrepreneurship at the ICC’s Upcoming Luncheon Event By Gabriel Louër Marika Schalla Jonah Vialoux Joanie French Last September, the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (ICC) hosted a fall Luncheon event with Premier Wab Kinew to celebrate and promote three rising Indigenous entrepreneurs within the province. The event not only celebrated…
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Home » How the ICC is Helping Communities Secure Their Future Through Critical Minerals By Gabriel Louër Ensuring that Indigenous communities are at the forefront of emerging economic opportunities is a key priority of the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce. For this reason, we are proud to support initiatives like the Manitoba Indigenous Critical Minerals Partnerships…
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Home » Improving Credit History: Strategies and Pathways for Indigenous Entrepreneurs By Gabriel Louër Credit is a fundamental component of any financial system; it enables individuals and entrepreneurs to borrow capital they do not have to build assets and participate in the broader economy. For many Indigenous individuals in Canada, however, accessing credit remains a…
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Home » Attracting Indigenous Talent By Gabriel Louër Why Building a Competitive Workplace for Indigenous Workers Matters for Business and for Reconciliation For many Indigenous communities, barriers to entering the workforce can hinder opportunities for economic advancement. Indigenous communities have consistently fared worse in the labour market when compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts. In part,…
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Home » UNDRIP in Canada: What It Is, Why It Matters, and Its Role in Reconciliation By Gabriel Louër In 2007, the United Nations adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) a global framework for protecting and promoting Indigenous peoples’ rights worldwide. The resolution, which took nearly two decades of negotiations before its…
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Home » Understanding the Difference Between Indigenous Procurement and Social Procurement By Gabriel Louër Advancing economic reconciliation in Canada requires implementing both Indigenous and social procurement strategies. As part of the TRC Call to Action 92, many governmental organizations at the provincial and federal level have begun to incorporate these strategies within their organizational structures.…
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Home » Volunteer Manitoba: Building Communities Through Civic Engagement in the Post-Pandemic Era By Gabriel Louër Volunteer Manitoba is a non-profit organization located in downtown Winnipeg dedicated to promoting and supporting volunteerism across the province, helping to enrich communities in the process. Its mission is to connect people with volunteer opportunities and to help build…
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Home » Launch Your Business: A Practical Guide to Getting Started By Gabriel Louër A Resource for Young Indigenous Entrepreneurs Starting a business presents both challenges and opportunities, particularly for young Indigenous entrepreneurs, where access to key resources, such as financing and mentorship, is scarce. This brief article will explore some of the available resources…
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Home » Your Reconciliation Story Matters Share Your Story and Win! Original Painting by Riley Osborne. from Norway House Calling all change-makers! Have you hired Indigenous talent? Partnered with an Indigenous supplier? Started meaningful conversations about reconciliation in your workplace? Whether it’s a giant leap or a first step – your story matters. Share your…
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