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23 Jan Âsokan Generational Developments

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Empowering Indigenous lives today, with tomorrow in mind. Âsokan, which in nêhiyawêwin (Cree) means bridge, embodies a mission dedicated to bridging Indigenous knowledge with contemporary economic frameworks. Founded on the principles of empowerment and sustainability, Âsokan is a consultancy firm based in Alberta that is specializing...

23 Jan TELUS

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‘Everything around connectivity is about relationship building.’ Through world-leading network technology, underpinned by their team’s long-standing passion for creating stronger, healthier communities, TELUS is committed to supporting Indigenous Peoples in the ways they want to be supported. Their reconciliation strategy is developed and implemented in collaboration...

29 Nov First Nations surging to $100B economic force in Canada, Indigenous leaders predict.

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‘Indigenomics’ event held to bring companies and governments into wave of growth Carol Anne Hilton, founder of the Indigenomics Institute, organized a conference in Toronto this week called Indigenomics on Bay Street. It brought together a mix of government, corporate and Indigenous leaders to talk 'about...

29 Nov First Nation leader provides Mi’kmaw worldview of economic reconciliation

Posted at 23:11h in News

[caption id="attachment_6374" align="alignnone" width="388"] Rose Paul, CEO of Bayside Development Corporation of the of Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation.[/caption] “We are not only revitalizing our own community but also offering a model of development that is holistic, just, and deeply respectful of the intricate web of life.” —...

29 Nov Proposed utility corridor revealed at Indigenous economic conference

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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="350"] Wil Jimmy of WJ Strategic Partnerships presented the NeeStaNan Utility Corridor concept at the Indigenomics Bay Street conference on Nov. 22 in Toronto.[/caption] “Right now, we’re still at the planning stage. And we figure that in the next year or so we’re...

29 Nov Bull offers insights into national Indigenous procurement mandate

Posted at 23:09h in News

TORONTO – The federal government has had a mandated commitment to have at least five percent of its contracts awarded to Indigenous-led and managed businesses in recent years. This procurement policy has seen varying challenges since its inception. Nipissing First Nation member Tabatha Bull, the president and...

29 Nov Panel on capitalization of the Indigenous economy encourages taking time to get it right

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“Our shareholders are our people. And so, we don’t always get the opportunity to take an investment opportunity and multiply that back into the market, because we need to take care of the needs of today for our shareholders and our people.” — Justin Bourque,...

28 Sep Economy needs Indigenous people and perspectives

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Indigenous communities are leading Canada's clean energy boom, "and doing that with a slanted table," says a First Nations business leader working to build a successful climate economy that incorporates Indigenous Peoples and their world views....

28 Sep Indigenomics SHE Conference sees Indigenous women in business from across North America

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Indigenous women in business from across North America gathered in Winnipeg this week for the Indigenomics SHE Conference....

19 Jun First Nations Power Authority (FNPA)

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First Nations Power Authority (FNPA) was established in 2011 as North America's only not-for-profit clean energy organization that is Indigenous-owned and led. FNPA facilitates the development of partnerships between First Nations and industry players to develop, build, own, operate and maintain cleaner energy in Canada....