Episode 8

Building Capacity and Opportunity for Indigenous Businesses in Procurement

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In this final episode of the series, we dive deep into the intersection of Indigenous business and government procurement.

Moderator Dave Trafford and guests Tabatha Bull, CEO of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business, Tanya Pasha, President and CEO of Air Creebec, and Jacob Taylor, PHD, Executive Director of the National Indigenous Economic Prosperity Council, talk about building capacity, creating equitable partnerships and the evolving role of Indigenous entrepreneurship.

They also explore how mentorship and social capital are essential to advancing Indigenous innovation and entrepreneurship, especially in the procurement sector.

Key Takeaways:

Including Indigenous voices in tech isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a strategic imperative for Canada’s economy. While Indigenous talent is currently underrepresented, the potential is vast, especially as tech becomes the new “no collar” field.
Education and mentorship matter. Education closes the employment gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations. But success also comes through mentorship and re-defining tech careers as accessible through alternative pathways.
Indigenous entrepreneurs bring unique perspectives and community centred values to innovation. As Jen Harper says, you can do good and you can do business. These things can co-exist, creating lasting economic and cultural impacts.

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Episode 8

Building Capacity and Opportunity for Indigenous Businesses in Procurement

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