Coast Funds, an Indigenous-led conservation finance organization, was established in 2007 as a result of the Great Bear Rainforest agreements. These agreements, which protected 6.4 million hectares of coastal temperate rainforest, were a historic milestone in environmental conservation. Eddy Adra, CEO of Coast Funds, explains, "Our vision is to support First [...]
- Craig Hall & Kelly J. Lendsay Canada has reached a juncture in Indigenous reconciliation. A new era of Indigenous relations has taken root, and it will affect the way that non-Indigenous companies conduct engagements, build relationships, and forge partnerships with Indigenous people, businesses, and communities. In this new era, companies [...]
The Neeginan Centre, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, serves as a significant cultural and community hub, promoting the social, educational, and entrepreneurial growth of Indigenous individuals and organizations. The name Neeginan, which means ‘Our Place’ in Cree, represents the long-standing need for Indigenous people to have a place of their own—the idea [...]
In a groundbreaking development poised to redefine the construction industry, the Siksika Nation of Alberta, a proud nation of over 8000 members located an hour east of Calgary, made an announcement that may revolutionize the construction industry and how we look at housing construction in the province and beyond. The Siksika Nation, [...]
It would be impossible to learn about the K’awat’si Economic Development LP (KEDC) without first learning about the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nation which it serves. The Gwa’sala-Nakwaxda’xw Nations ancestral homeland is located along the central coastline of British Columbia, spanning from Seymour and Smith Inlets to Blunden Harbour. The total area of their traditional [...]
In the challenging landscape of the Canadian Arctic, Natik Projects (2007) Inc. has played a pivotal role in shaping the infrastructure of Nunavut and Northwest Territories, earning a distinguished reputation for its commitment to safety, sustainability, and quality workmanship. Founded over 30 years ago, Natik started with a vision and a mission [...]
Situated in the heart of Nunavik, the Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre was built as a home for resilience, healing, and hope. Founded in 1995 with the support of Makivvik and Johnny Adams, the mayor of the northern village of Kuujjuaq, this remarkable institution has evolved over the years to become a lifeline [...]
The EPLS Group of Companies is the jack-of-all-trades, providing the materials, tools, equipment and provisions needed for those who live, work, and play in Kivalliq Region, Nunavut EPLS’s roots go back to 1974, when it started as Eskimo Point Lumber Supply, a family business started by Don St. John. St. John’s idea [...]
Located in Treaty 8 Territory, about 45 minutes north of Fort McMurray, Alberta, is Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN). Home to 900 Cree and Dene members, FMFN is called, “Aoapaskaw” in Cree, meaning “where there are plants one after another”. With the goal of becoming fully economically self- sufficient, FMFN has consistently [...]
Ecora Engineering & Resource Group (Ecora), founded in 2010 and based in Kelowna, British Columbia, has emerged as a prominent player in the engineering and environmental consulting industry, with a rich history rooted in its commitment to environmental responsibility, community engagement, and innovative solutions. Ecora’s History Ecora’s inception in 2010 was the [...]