Indigenous entrepreneurs can help grow Canada’s economy, must see unique challenges addressed

Fostering a robust Indigenous business sector capable of creating sustainable economic opportunities for its people is clearly in Canada’s best interest. And the majority of Canadians who responded to a recent survey recognize that.

Small Business Minister Mary Ng has said small businesses are the ‘backbone’ of the Canadian economy and will play a crucial role in economic recovery from COVID-19, including a need to focus on an inclusive recovery and support for Black and Indigenous entrepreneurs. A new survey shows Indigenous entrepreneurs need greater access to capital, skills training, investment, and mentoring, write Tabatha Bull and Erwin Joosten.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY TABATHA BULL AND ERWIN JOOSTEN

June 28, 2021

June is National Indigenous History Month. It’s fitting to include Indigenous entrepreneurs in this important celebration. First Nations, Inuit, and Métis business owners provide a job-creation engine that sustains a unique culture and heritage essential to our soci...

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