Humber College and The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Partner for Indsights: A Window Into the Indigenous Economy
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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As demonstrated in research previously conducted by CCAB, economic development in Indigenous communities positively impacts the general well-being of the community.
Key Points:
- As demonstrated in research previously conducted by CCAB, economic development in Indigenous communities positively impacts the general well-being of the community.
- Indigenous economic growth contributes $30 billion to Canada's economy annually, leading to increased job opportunities, skill development, and capacity building in Indigenous communities.
- "Using innovative digital storytelling, we are hoping to inspire and encourage future Indigenous business leaders," says CCAB President and CEO, Tabatha Bull.
- We didn't just want to be Indigenous people who own a business, but we wanted to be an Indigenous business," says Barnaby.