Sparkling Buffalo: A unique enterprise by sparkling craftspeople
by John Copley The buffalo is a symbol of power, strength and survival, a spiritual animal that for centuries provided North America’s Indigenous peoples with…
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Chief Darcy Bear receives CCAB’s Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award
December 2015, Toronto, ON — The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and ESS Support Services (a member of Compass Group Canada) would like to…
Under the Northern Sky: Federal Election – What It Means For First Nations
by Xavier Katapaquit Now that he is in power, the big question is just what will a majority Liberal government headed by Prime Minister Justin…
Jacob Pratt is CCAB’s 2016 National Youth Aboriginal Entrepreneur
(Toronto, ON) — The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and ESS Support Services (a member of Compass Group Canada), are pleased to announce that…
First Nation leaders urge Trudeau government to stop proposed Site C dam
(Ottawa, ON – December 10, 2015) First Nation chiefs from British Columbia and representatives from the Assembly of First Nations are calling on the government…
Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs issues statement about renewed relationship
OTTAWA (Dec. 10, 2015) – The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, issued the following statement today following her participation in this…
Chiefs of Ontario and AIA welcome historic federal announcement
The Chiefs of Ontario welcomed the December 8 announcement that the federal government will soon be launching a National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous…
Women Building Futures CEO appointed to NAIT Board of Governors
December 8, 2015 – Edmonton AB – Women Building Futures is pleased to announce the appointment of JudyLynn Archer, President and CEO of Women Building…
Trudeau: It is time for a total renewal of the relationship between Canada and First Nations
(Dec. 8, 2015) – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement after delivering a speech today to the Assembly of First Nations Special…
AFN welcomes launch of National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
OTTAWA, Dec. 8, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde, together with AFN BC Regional Chief Shane Gottfriedson, welcome…