As 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.
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.
NOW OUT! SPECIAL EDITION of CCIB's Indigenous Business Report
This latest issue shines a spotlight on navigating the resource sector, PLUS, it contains the 2025 CCIB Member Directory and Business Exchange.
Inside, read how a global leader is establishing the standard for fostering stronger partnerships with Indigenous communities, rooted in reciprocity and trust.
Learn about new funding initiatives in the mining industry, how constructive collaborations are creating meaningful impact and why experts underscore the urgency of accelerating progress with Indigenous involvement and consultation.
BUY INDIGENOUS to BUY CANADIAN
This coming holiday season, if you’re looking for an Indigenous business to purchase from and haven’t yet searched CCIB’s Member 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 easily 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.
CELEBRATE EXCELLENCE - Nominations now open for CCIB's 2026 Business Awards
Which Indigenous leader and rising star will you celebrate with a nomination this year?
The Indigenous Business Lifetime Achievement Award honors an exceptional Indigenous business leader whose career and legacy continue to inspire and uplift. You can nominate yourself or someone whose leadership has made a meaningful difference across business, community and the broader Indigenous economy for this prestigious recognition.
The Young Indigenous Entrepreneur Award spotlights the next generation of Indigenous leaders under 35 who are innovating, leading, and creating meaningful change. Self-nominations and outside nominations are encouraged.
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.
October 15, 2025
STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS with PAIR
In October, the PAIR team will be hosting an insightful conversation about how CCIB’s nationally recognized certification and reporting system can help organizations of all sizes demonstrate accountability, measurable progress and long-term commitment to Indigenous engagement.
October 16, 2025
EXPLORE THE VALUE of Your CCIB Membership
Amplify your voice and discover how to make the most of your membership while exploring the many benefits and opportunities available.
As a CCIB member, you have access to a national network of Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses, programs, and partnerships designed to elevate your business’s scale, visibility, and impact. Join to learn how CCIB’s tools, services, and programs can benefit your business.
November 26, 2025
TICKET SALES NOW OPEN
CCIB’s Supply Change team is hosting a powerful, full-day Indigenous Procurement Event, with engaging panel discussions, a keynote speaker, networking opportunities and a vibrant Indigenous tradeshow component. Be there for the Indigenous procurement panel discussions with Certified Indigenous Businesses, Procurement Champions and Indigenous Government representatives.
At the Indigenous business tradeshow, attendees can experience a variety of goods and services that highlight the creativity and entrepreneurship within Indigenous communities.
February 26, 2026
SAVE THE DATE!
CCIB’s 2026 in-person events are all about coming together to learn ways to grow your business, build meaningful connections and strengthen Indigenous reconciliation efforts. We are excited to continue hosting events across Canada, so be sure to mark your calendar to be a part of these important conversations.
Check out CCIB’s Events page to stay up to date and secure your spot at our 2026 gatherings.
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.
2025
A Way Forward: Ontario’s Path Towards Economic Reconciliation, Equity and Inclusive Growth – Part III
CCIB and the OCC have released the third report in the A Way Forward series, focused on procurement. It highlights the need to break down systemic barriers and create equitable access to supply chains for Indigenous businesses. For non-Indigenous businesses, improving Indigenous access to procurement means access to a wider range of qualified bidders and services, helping them fulfill Indigenous participation requirements and make meaningful progress toward their reconciliation goals.
2025
A Way Forward: Ontario’s Path Towards Economic Reconciliation, Equity and Inclusive Growth – Part II
This second release of a multi-part report series by The Ontario Chamber of Commerce and CCIB, A Way Forward: Finance and Capital outlines how financial institutions, resource companies, and governments can support Indigenous economic development by addressing systemic barriers and strengthening inclusive financial ecosystems. The report also explores how recent developments, such as the $10 billion Robinson-Huron Treaty settlement, represent opportunities to invest in Indigenous trusts, economic development, and governance capacity.
2025
Indigenous Foreign Trade Zones
Numerous treaties and UNDRIP Article 36 affirm the rights of Indigenous peoples to engage in international trade, particularly as a means of economic self-determination. Foreign trade zones (FTZs) established by Indigenous nations are expressions of economic self-determination. This policy brief recommends the establishment of mechanisms to recognize Indigenous FTZs in Canada and the facilitation of connections between Indigenous businesses in Canada with their counterparts utilizing FTZs in the United States.
2025
A Way Forward: Ontario’s Path Towards Economic Reconciliation, Equity and Inclusive Growth – Part 1
Industrial agriculture threatens sustainability and Indigenous food sovereignty. This policy brief recommends implementing the Métis-led Global Centre’s 10,000 SKU Challenge to empower Indigenous communities and promote sustainable, culturally rooted economic growth.
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 businesses
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!
