FrenchAs Canada navigates the unjustified tariffs imposed by the United States, CCIB remains committed to supporting Indigenous businesses. This page has been created to keep you up-to-date with the latest updates on tariffs, available resources, and support programs. We encourage you to stay connected, share your concerns, and make use of the resources listed below.
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Certified Indigenous Business
This program provides assurance of authenticity that Indigenous businesses are majority owned and controlled by an Indigenous person.
Find an Indigenous Business
Search CCIB’s member directory to find Certified Indigenous Businesses for partnerships and/or purchases.
About
CCIB helps keep Indigenous businesses at the forefront of the Canadian economy, fostering relationships between Indigenous entrepreneurs and Canada’s institutional enterprises to cultivate shared prosperity.
What's New
The latest CCIB news, events, initiatives, and resources.
Canadian Council for Indigenous Business
After 40 years of supporting Indigenous businesses across Canada, we’re excited to announce that our name has changed to Canadian Council for Indigenous Business, bringing with it a modernized and refreshed brand. But our brand refresh is more than a logo. It’s about reaffirming our dedication to supporting Indigenous businesses and fostering economic growth in Indigenous communities. Our new look reflects our past while embracing the future, symbolizing our commitment to continued growth and innovation.
Buy Indigenous to Buy Canadian
If you’re looking for an Indigenous business to purchase from and haven’t yet searched CCIB’s Members Directory, check it out today to discover nearly 1,500 Certified Indigenous Businesses (CIBs). The directory makes it easy to buy Indigenous and buy Canadian by allowing you to search for products or services by province, industry, or keyword. Whether you’re looking to purchase a consumer good or procure a product or service, buying Indigenous means buying Canadian. Search for free and spend with intention. Every purchase makes an impact.
Award Nominations for Indigenous Business of the Year & Award for Excellence in Indigenous Relations NOW OPEN
CCIB is now accepting award nominations for Indigenous Business of the Year and Excellence in Indigenous Relations—and for the first time ever, we are accepting self-nominations! Why not nominate yourself or another deserving business or individual today? Nominations for both awards are open until March 28 and will be presented at the West Coast Business Forum and Awards Dinner in Vancouver on Oct. 8.
Our Programs
Tools for Indigenous Business
Practical tools, resources, training and network building to help you grow and scale your business.
Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations
Verified benchmarking to ensure relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses and communities are respectful and prosperous.
Connects
Build relationships with other members and share Industry-specific information and guidance.
Supply Change
Connects Certified Indigenous Businesses with corporations and governments to improve procurement opportunities.
Sponsorship
Support Indigenous businesses and drive economic reconciliation by sponsoring CCIB programs and events.
Events
Celebrate Indigenous success, while sharing ideas, exploring opportunities, and networking.
Mar. 24, 2025
Lunch and Learn: Unlocking Opportunities Through IP - Join us in Toronto!
Join us for an insightful lunch and learn hosted by CCIB and the Office of Research and Innovation at George Brown College through IPON funding and featuring Indigenous IP lawyer Meika Ellis and CCIB Public Policy Senior Associate Cody Lewis.
Mar. 27, 2025
Indigenous Procurement Event in Toronto - Join Us!
Registrations are now open for CCIB’s Indigenous Procurement Event. This is your chance to meet and network with numerous Indigenous businesses, learn about the latest procurement strategies and success stories, and engage in the Indigenous tradeshow.
April 8, 2025
Early bird Registration for the East Coast Business Forum & Awards Dinner now open!
CCIB is excited to be returning to Halifax this April! At CCIB’s East Coast Business Forum & Awards Dinner, we’ll explore bold strategies for fostering resilience and sustainable growth for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses across Canada. Join us for an inspiring day of speakers, panels, and discussions centered on advancing Indigenous economic prosperity through collaboration.
Research and Public Policy
CCIB research informs, challenges and educates the public and private sectors as well as Indigenous communities and businesses with relevant, timely data to improve policy and Indigenous business outcomes.
2024
Untapped Potential: A Case Study of Indigenous Economic Development Corporation Capacity in Federal Procurement
This research aims to better understand the procurement experiences and relationships of Indigenous Economic Development Corporations (IEDCs).
2024
Early Stages of Indigenous Women's Entrepreneurship
A collaborative project with the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub and the Diversity Institute studying Indigenous women’s entrepreneurship in Ontario.
2024
Reviewing Regional Indigenous Procurement: Barriers and Wise Practices
Understand the barriers, wise practices, and recommendations for effective regional Indigenous procurement.
2024
Success and Sustainability: An Introduction to Indigenous Participation in the Forestry Sector
CCIB undertook this research to provide baseline information on how Indigenous businesses operate in the forestry sector.
CCIB events and networking are great ways to connect with Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses. I have made some great relationships and connections with fellow members, which has been a great way to promote my work and business.”
–Conrad Bobiwash, Certified Indigenous Business, CCIB
Join CCIB
Indigenous businesses
Certify your business as majority Indigenous-owned and controlled to access tools, resources, grants and networks to scale your business.
Non-Indigenous
Advance Indigenous relations, create Indigenous procurement partnerships and help build an equitable and sustainable economy.
Patrons
Patrons are organizations that have made an additional commitment to support CCIB’s mission. Thank you Patron members for your generosity and continued support!
Patrons
Patrons are organizations that have made an additional commitment to support CCIB’s mission. Thank you Patron members for your generosity and continued support!
