Home » Is Your Organization Ready for Reconciliation? By Gabriel Louër In recent years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have expanded to become integral components of any organization’s core values. Part of its popularity can be attributed to its aim of addressing historical injustices faced by marginalized individuals; now a deeply held priority for…
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Home » Daniel Hidalgo: CommUNITY 204 as a Lifeline for Marginalized Youth in Winnipeg By Gabriel Louër Daniel Hidalgo began his life within the child welfare system as an at-risk youth in Winnipeg. Today, he is giving back to the community where he once found himself as the leader of a non-profit organization, CommUNITY 204.…
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Home » Indigenous Leadership Takes Center Stage at CCMEC 2024 By Veronica Thibault The Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (ICC) was proud to participate in the Central Canada Mineral Exploration Convention 2024 (CCMEC) earlier this week, where record attendance of 800 delegates highlighted Manitoba’s growing prominence in the global mining sector. In a historic first, both…
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Home » Murray Sinclair: A Legacy of Leadership, Justice, and Reconciliation By Gabriel Louër (Source: NCTR) “The important thing for the business community to understand is that reconciliation is not a spectator sport. It requires the participation of all the players” The Honourable Murray Sinclair (source: Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce) The Indigenous Chamber of Commerce…
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Home » Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 20 Years at Gala Event By Gabriel Louër The Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (ICC) marked a significant milestone last Friday, celebrating its 20th anniversary with a grand gala at the historic Fort Garry Hotel in downtown Winnipeg. The event, held in the opulent grand ballroom, brought together several…
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Home » Building Futures with Noah Wilson by Gabriel Louër The Role of Futurpreneur in Indigenous Economic Reconciliation Based in Toronto, Futurpreneur Canada is a crucial resource for entrepreneurs across the country. Since its founding in 1996, this national non-profit organization has been committed to nurturing entrepreneurial talent by providing crucial resources, mentorship, and financing…
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Home » What you will do once retired? Guest post by Matthew Bailey, BAA, Investment Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities, part of our series 10 Key Decisions for Business Owners. Develop a plan to ensure your retirement is as successful as your business Should you ever think of retiring from your business, like many successful business…
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Home » How Can You Keep Your Business in the Family? Guest post by Matthew Bailey, BAA, Investment Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities, part of our series 10 Key Decisions for Business Owners. Plan ahead to maintain stability in the business – and the family While management buyouts are often more successful than passing the business…
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Home » A Partnership Focused on Economic Reconciliation by Nicole Rutherford, Communications Manager at CPA Manitoba CPA Manitoba is pleased to be working with the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce as we embark on forming the next phase of our reconciliation roadmap. This roadmap will guide the strategy that is rooted in our commitment to addressing…
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Home » Tech Thursday Recap: Entrepreneurship as a Step Toward Reconciliation by Gabriel Louër Last Thursday, the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (ICC) had the privilege of hosting a fireside chat with members of Manitoba’s business and tech community. The talk, held in the exchange district’s King’s Head Pub, focused on actions the private sector can…
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