Podcasts about aboriginal business

Where Energy meets Facts: Empowering People to Reduce Energy Costs The average western consumer has no idea how much energy they use. It's not really their fault — the energy system was never designed to give the consumer visibility into their energy consumption. We even measure energy in many different and confusing ways. Gasoline is in gallons. Power is in kilowatt hours. Propane is in pounds.  Structurally, energy companies are not incentivized to provide their consumers with data about their energy use. Collecting the data is a huge exercise in building integrations from various data sources to build up a picture of energy use. Households have many different energy suppliers (power and gas utilities, gasoline retailers), and there are many individual buyers.  It's not clear consumers will pay for that insight.  Jotson is setting out to challenge that problem and fix it. To quote Mark Little, the CEO and co-founder, it's baffling that mankind can put people into orbit around the planet, and land astronauts on the moon, but the average household can't figure out how much they're spending on energy. By giving consumers real data about their energy use, Jotson hopes to empower people to take charge of their energy consumption and to make better personal choices to reduce their demands on the energy system.  In this interview, I speak with Mark about his start up,  Jotson, and his mission to empower Canadians to manage household energy cost and consumption.  Mark has more than 35 years of leadership experience in the Canadian energy industry, including 23 years at Imperial/Exxon, and most recently as President & CEO at Suncor Energy. During his career, Mark has led large complex organizations working on multi-billion-dollar energy projects, from the conceptual design, development, and project implementation through to operations and maintenance.  Mark has led the startup and operation of large wind, solar, and biogas projects, and is one of the founding CEOs of Pathways Alliance, an initiative that sets the six largest oil sands companies in Canada on a path to reach net-zero CO2 emissions.   He is a board member of General Fusion, and an advisor to both the Coalition for a Better Future and Cycle Capital.  Mark holds two degrees – one in computer science from the University of Calgary, and one in applied petroleum engineering technology from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. He is also a graduate of the advanced management program at Harvard Business School.  From 2003 to 2007 he served as Honorary Colonel for the 409 and 441 Tactical Fighter Squadrons at 4 Wing Airforce Base in Cold Lake, AB; a role that reflected his commitment to the relationship between the Air Force, the community and industry. Mark was also the Recipient of the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business' Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations 2024. Additional Tools & Resources:  

As country leader for Sage in Canada, Mark Hickman helps to empower Canadian businesses by simplifying workflows to break down barriers and achieve growth. With more than 20 years of experience at the executive management and leadership-levels, where he consistently grew revenues at leading organizations, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge essential to successfully navigate the channel, partner, and SMB landscapes in Canada. As a leader, Mark looks to empower colleagues, partners, and customers to seek out solutions through creativity and innovation. As VP of Research and Public Policy for the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, Matthew Foss helps position Indigenous business at the focal point for strengthening Indigenous communities and promoting prosperous relationships. Foss has ample years of experience in consulting management and mentorship with entrepreneurs. The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business provides key resources and learning opportunities for Indigenous businesses across the country.   Company social links  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sagesoftware.canada/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sage_Canada  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatsage/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sage-software/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanadianCouncilforAboriginalBusiness Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccab_national Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccab_national/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ccab-national Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada's economy. To support Canada's businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter

This episode of Hub Dialogues is part of special series untaken in partnership with Pathways Alliance – pathwaysalliance.ca. The goal of the series is to promote greater awareness and discussion of the goal of decarbonizing Canada's oil sands production to reach net zero emissions from operations by 2050. Each episode aims to provides listeners with the latest analysis and insights from industry experts and leaders who are acting on Pathways' ambitious call to action. For more information on Pathways visit pathwaysalliance.ca.The featured guest in this episode is JP Gladu, former President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, founder and President of Mokwateh and current member of the board at Suncor. This episode was produced as part of a paid promotional partnership with Pathways Alliance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The president and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Businesses, emphasized the indispensable role of vibrant Indigenous economies play an essential role in the quest for true reconciliation. Tabitha Bull is the founder and CEO of The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business and is among the over 800 fantastic Canadians who have been featured on The Walrus Talks stage. Subscribe to The Conversation Piece on your favourite podcast platform. And to register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tabatha Bull (Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business), Dr. Wanda Costen (Smith School of Business at Queen's University), Meghan Roach (Roots Corporation) & Jim Stanford (Centre for Future Work), in conversation with Andy Willis (The Globe and Mail)

Tabatha Bull (Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business), Dr. Wanda Costen (Smith School of Business at Queen's University), Meghan Roach (Roots Corporation) & Jim Stanford (Centre for Future Work), in conversation with Andy Willis (The Globe and Mail)

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Former Prime Minister, Paul Martin, and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, Tabatha Bull. Tune in to learn more about Tabatha's indigenous-focused business board, Paul's time in G20 and as a Prime Minister, and how all Canadians can become a stronger ally to Indigenous communities.

How can Canada better support Indigenous people, communities and businesses? With an eye toward Reconciliation, uplifting the Indigenous economy through the National Indigenous Economic Strategy should be a top priority for Canadian governments and corporations. Tabatha Bull from the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business shares her vision for this future in a new interview.

Aaron asks Ellis about his personal background, his thoughts on the role of Chief & Council, poverty in Indigenous communities, and his past interview on CTV Power Play. Ellis Ross was elected MLA for Skeena in 2017 and again in 2020. He currently serves as the Official Opposition Critic for Energy and LNG. Ross has previously served as the Official Opposition Critic for Environment and Climate Change Strategy, and Minister of Natural Gas Development and Minister Responsible for Housing. He has worked in both the private and public sectors, with business experience in hand logging, beach-combing, and construction. Ross worked full-time as a taxi boat operator until the Haisla Nation Council requested that he become their first full-time councillor. Ellis served in this position for eight years, from 2003 to 2011. In 2011, Ellis was elected Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation and was re-elected by acclamation in 2013. Ross has been recognized as a business leader by both BC Business magazine and Canadian Business magazine. In 2012, Ross was appointed the inaugural chair of the Aboriginal Business and Investment Council. In 2014, he was the only First Nations leader among 25 Canadians invited by then-Finance Minister Jim Flaherty to attend a public policy and budget retreat. In recognition of his community service, Ross was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal in 2013 and the Order of B.C. in 2014. Ross actively enjoys golf, soccer, and basketball. He has a passion for seeing people succeed in athletics, school, and life, which drove his coaching style. One of the highlights of his career is coaching the Mount Elizabeth Secondary School senior girl's basketball team to a zone championship. He is a proud father of two daughters and a proud grandfather. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://aaronpete.substack.com/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jl39CsCYhImbLevAF6aTe?si=dc4479f225ff440b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bigger-than-me-podcast/id1517645921 Listen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMDc3MjYyLnJzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiA8JKF2tT0AhUPmp4KHR2rAPkQ9sEGegQIARAC

The 2022 Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association Showcase is happening April 6 and 7. Michelle Toner with NAABA came on the show to talk about their amazing speakers for the showcase and how people can take part.

Recently Google Canada announced a $1.5 million commitment to Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) to support Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs across the country. To learn more about the announcement we got the chance to speak to Tabatha Bull. Tabatha is Anishinaabe and a proud member of Nipissing First Nation near North Bay, Ontario. She is the President & CEO of Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business working with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal businesses to help strengthen a prosperous Indigenous economy and Canadian market. Also, a member of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce board, Tabatha is committed to working with members to improve business competitiveness across all industry sectors. Prior to her current role as CEO, Tabatha joined CCAB in the fall of 2018 as Chief Operating Officer.In this podcast, Tabatha discussed how CCAB attempted to bridge the digital divide with the help of Google Canada's $1.5 million commitment to the (CCAB) to support Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs across the country and what programs and business development offerings CCAB have in place for the growth of indigenous owned businesses.

This week our host and PPF's President and CEO Edward Greenspon discusses Indigenous ownership and economic self-determination with Jeff Cyr (CEO of Raven Indigenous Impact Foundation and Managing Partner of Raven Indigenous Capital Partners) and Alicia Dubois (Founder of Nish Synergies Advisory Group and former CEO of Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation). They examine the role of reconciliation in driving a more inclusive economy, Indigenous access to equity and capital and the importance of engaging in meaningful partnerships on projects and ventures. Cyr and Dubois also provide examples of successful Indigenous partnerships including the coalition of Mi'kmaq First Nations and Clearwater Seafoods, and Wataynikaneyap Power and Fortis, and the upstart Virtual Gurus. Finally, they look at the role of ESG and the competitive advantage Indigenous businesses have on the path to a net-zero economy. During Today in Policy, Katie and Edward talk about the evolution of news media in light of PPF's fifth anniversary since releasing The Shattered Mirror, a report that detailed the troubling diagnostic of accelerating revenue declines among producers of original journalism. They also touch on the Report by the Canadian Citizens' Assembly on Democratic Expression, released just last week. This episode included a #PPFProud shout out to the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business for its commitment to the full participation of Indigenous peoples in Canada's economy.

SHOW NOTES:1:24   Ty describes the rationale for his community entering the Land Code process.2:49   Having a land code has cleared up some confusion and potential conflicts of interest around land use.5:44   Ty's background in environmental and soil sciences is ideal for his current work as reserve land manager. His work experience began up north.8:35 Land codes are always a work in progress, but environmental protection is in the draft stage for all 19 reserves, ensuring that quality of lands is sacrosanct and that violations will lead to stuff penalties. No longer 'the wild west.'12:17  Talks are underway to explore Treaty 6 agricultural benefits, more commonly referred to 'Cows and Plows'. Chief and council taking the lead on this.13:55   A huge benefit is being able to take advantage of owning huge tracts of agricultural land - about 35,000 acres that is rented out. That revenue is no longer controlled by Indigenous Services Canada.15:35   Lac La Ronge Indian Band has stepped in to help with emergency relief for homeless people in the tri-communities area.19:12.  Ty comments on a recent award to Chief Tammy Cook-Searson by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. 21:09. The community is launching ground radar searching for the graves of those lost in two residential schools in the area. 22:31   Ty describes the emotional difficulties when talking about de-colonizing, the need to be heard and recognized so people can hear the truth, that there will no reconciliation without the truth. He says Land Code can help.25:01.  He has been fortunate in his own life to succeed in the outside education, but has benefited from traditional teaching, so has seen himself walking in two worlds.26:51. Ty has exciting news about the birth of their first son, Watson Edward Roberts!28:00. His contact: ty.roberts@llrib.ca. The band also has an active website and Facebook page which has current info including job postings.28:51  Richard's extra and call-to-action to visit labrc.com for current news and important upcoming online events. LINKS:Ty Roberts email - ty.roberts@llrib.caLac La Ronge Indian Band websiteLac La Ronge Indian Band Facebook pageFirst Nations Land Management Resource Centre website

To recognize and celebrate Indigenous-owned businesses, CCAB officially launched the #WeThrive: Indigenous Business Buying Guide. Until August 30th, Canadians saw shoppable ads from Shopify, on Facebook and Instagram, featuring products from Indigenous-owned businesses across Canada. Once the ad appears in your feed, you can click on the Shoppable Buying Guide to view products from featured Indigenous-owned businesses and purchase them directly from their Shopify Store.We recently got the opportunity to chat with Paul-Emille McNabb, Director of Business Development at CCAB. Paul-Emile re-joined the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business on October 31st, 2016. Prior to that, he was active in the field of Research, Consulting and Business Development for fifteen years. In 2007, he completed his honours degree in History, Political Science and Canadian Studies at the University of Toronto. In 2010, he completed his Masters in Environmental Studies at York University with a focus on Indigenous knowledge and a Major Research Paper titled The Traditional Rights of Ways on the Walpole Island First NationIn this podcast Paul- Emile discussed the unique challenges faced by indigenous entrepreneurs and how can they overcome them, he also shared the benefits that come from supporting indigenous businesses. 

Carolyn Levy is the President of Technologies and Chief Diversity Officer at Randstad Canada. A forward thinker, creative problem solver, and dedicated team player, Carolyn plays an active role in Randstad's efforts to promote lifelong employability and foster fresh attitudes towards diversity and inclusion across industries. Carolyn thrives on breaking down barriers in order to forge meaningful career pathways and help people from different backgrounds reach their full potential. As technological and social changes continue to transform the world of work, Carolyn empowers organizations to create more sustainable, diverse, and inclusive work environments. Carolyn draws from her career path as a successful female leader to become an influencer in the community, leading and advocating for change and driving social impact. She currently works with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, serves as the Executive Ambassador of Randstad Canada's award-winning Women Transforming The Workplace program, and is an Individual Practitioner with CCDI (Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion). She also sits on the board of the NACCB, the National Association of Canadian Consulting Businesses, an association that represents Professional Staffing firms on Canadian public policy issues that impact the IT Services industry.

Tina Cortese starts the show with campaign in York Region to support local businesses. The Shop Local YR challenge is taking place throughout the summer across all 9 municipalites. Jim Lang has details about the work of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business and their #WeThrive campaign to promote economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples and businesses across the country. Ann Rohmer gives us summer updates with Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and the acting mayor of Richmond Hill Joe DiPaola. From food trucks to drive-in movies – Artwalk opens close to the subway in downtown Vaughan, Heather Seaman has the details.

Tabatha Bull is the president and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. She discusses the CCAB's Progressive Aboriginal Relations program and how businesses can foster diversity and inclusion through PAR. Chastity Davis-Alphonse, founder of Chastity Davis Consulting, joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin as a co-host. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley! June 30, 2021 is A Day To Listen, in partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, hundreds of radio stations from broadcasters across Canada, united for a full day of programming dedicated to amplifying and elevating Indigenous voices. Learn more at https://downiewenjack.ca/ To start today's show, Scott welcomed Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard to the show, to talk about improving access to education for indigenous communities, as well as the current state of affairs as more people begin to understand the history of residential schools. Guest: Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard, President of the Ontario Native Women's Association, and Director of Trent University - A Day To Listen Feature on Theresa Hall and Isaac Murdoch. Guests: Theresa Hall, a  residential school survivor, has made it her mission to share her experience so that history never repeats itself Isaac Murdoch, an Ojibway storyteller and traditional knowledge holder, encourages everyone  to take grief and negative energy to create a beautiful and better future for all children. - How is Doug Ford's government fairing in the polls, as Ontario reopens, and wil his fortunes improve or falter by the time of the next provincial election? Guest: David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data - A Day To Listen Feature on Shina Novalinga and Coralee McGuire-Cyrette. Guests: Shina Novalinga is a young Inuk reclaiming her heritage through Inuit throat singing.  With an astounding 2.5 million Tik Tok followers, Shina Novalinga  educates her generation about Inuit culture, tradition, and history Coralee McGuire-Cyrette works to break the cycle of violence against Indigenous women as the Executive Director of the Ontario Native Women's Association. ONWA seeks to empower women so they may achieve social and cultural well–being - To the surprise of many, Bill Cosby has been released from prison after his sexual assault conviction was overturned by Pennsylvania's highest court . Why was the conviction overturned? Jeff Manishen explains. Guest: Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer with Ross & McBride, Former Crown Attorney - A Day To Listen Feature on Heather Bear and Tabitha Bull. Heather Bear, Vice Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations in Saskatchewan, is a survivor of the Lebret Industrial Residential School and was a day scholar at the Marieval Residential School where 751 unmarked graves were recently recovered Tabatha Bull, the President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, explains how Indigenous people were systematically excluded from Canada's economy and how we can all support Indigenous businesses today - Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Host - Scott Radley Content Producer - Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tabatha Bull is the president and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. She discusses the CCAB's Progressive Aboriginal Relations program and how businesses can foster diversity and inclusion through PAR. Chastity Davis-Alphonse, founder of Chastity Davis Consulting, joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin as a co-host. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"We've been working really hard with the government of Canada on meeting their 5% target of procurement from Indigenous business. We did some work with them to look at where they spent their money and compared that to Indigenous businesses in Canada and found that Indigenous businesses could actually serve 24% of the government spend. So 5% is a minimum target. It is definitely achievable." Tabatha Bull is the President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. She joins National Chief Bellegarde to talk about challenges facing First Nations businesses in the pandemic, her thoughts on what the Federal Budget means for First Nations entrepreneurs, the importance of getting more First Nations leaders on corporate boards in Canada, and the impressive work of First Nations in developing green energy projects. Tabatha Bull is a proud member of the Nipissing First Nation in Northern Ontario. As well as being President and CEO of the CCAB, she is also a board member of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and sits as a member on both the Positive Energy Advisory Council and the C.D. Howe Institute's Energy Policy program. An electrical engineer, she is a graduate from the University of Waterloo. To learn more about the CCAB, visit their website: https://www.ccab.com/ And for more on the work of the Assembly of First Nations visit: AFN.ca The Ahkameyimok Podcast is produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions in Ottawa. Our theme music, Intertribal, is by the Red Dog Singers from Treaty 4 Territory in Southern Saskatchewan.      

Ellis Ross was elected MLA for Skeena in 2017. He currently serves as the official opposition critic for LNG and Resource Opportunities and is a Member of the Select Standing Committee on Legislative Initiatives. Ellis served as the Minister of Natural Gas Development and Minister Responsible for Housing and has worked in both the private and public sectors, and has business experience in hand logging, beachcombing, and construction. Ellis worked full time as a taxi boat operator until the Haisla Nation Council requested that he become their first full-time councillor. Ellis served in this position for eight years, from 2003 to 2011. In 2011, Ellis was elected Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation, and was re-elected by acclamation in 2013. Ellis has been recognized as a business leader by both BC Business magazine and Canadian Business magazine. In 2012, Ellis was appointed the inaugural chair of the Aboriginal Business and Investment Council. In 2014, he was the only First Nations leader among 25 Canadians invited by then-Finance Minister Jim Flaherty to a public policy and budget retreat. In recognition of his community service, Ellis was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal in 2013 and the Order of BC in 2014. Ellis actively enjoys golf, soccer, and basketball. He has a passion for seeing people succeed in athletics, school, and life, which drove his coaching style. One of the highlights of his coaching career is coaching the Mount Elizabeth Secondary School senior girls basketball team to a zone championship. He is a proud father of two daughters and a proud grandfather.

Amanda Galbraith fills-in for Evan Solomon. On today's show: Why do some people LOVE Valentine's Day while others cringe the existence of the holiday? Greg Bonnell, Host of "The Real Economy" on BNN Bloomberg, explains why it's tougher for many millennials to out-earn their parents. Tabatha Bull, President and CEO of the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business, talks about how women-led Indigenous business is GROWING. Steve Lambert, Canadian Press reporter based in Winnipeg, discusses what led the Manitoba government to commit to purchase 2 M doses of a made-in-Canada COVID-19 vaccine. Robert Kokonis, founder of AirTrav, explains how Air Canada's purchase of Air Transat will affect those still holding travel vouchers. Tyler Golding talks about how he hopes to trade a deck of cards for a Tesla. Akim Aliu, former NHLer with the Calgary Flames and one of the founders of The Hockey Diversity Alliance, says the NHL commissioner is slow to react to issues of racism in the sport of hockey. Also, scientists describe a new weight loss pill as a game change. Is it cheating? Listeners chime in with their thoughts.

What does economic reconciliation look like? This week on the CEO Series, Karl Moore of McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management speaks with Tabatha Bull, President & CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business to discuss Indigenous business in Canada. A proud member of Nipissing First Nation, Bull took over the CCAB at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and has led the organization through a new phase of business leadership entirely from home since March.

Fostering economic growth and development in Indigenous communities is crucial to reconciliation. This year's Indigenous Economic Development Forum explores how we keep up the momentum on our collective efforts to expand economic opportunities with Indigenous communities across Canada. In part 1 of Indigenous Economic Reconciliation, you'll hear from the Hon. Marc Miller, Canada's Minister of Indigenous Services, and Tabatha Bull, President & CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.

Small and medium-sized businesses are continuing to grapple with the economic impacts of the pandemic. In this episode of Crisis to Resilience, we learn about the importance of building digital skills in Canadian small businesses to support long-term growth and resilience. You'll hear from the Hon. Mary Ng, Canadian Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, Tabatha Bull, President & CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, Dax Dasilva, CEO of Lightspeed, Neil McLaughlin, Group Head, Personal & Commercial Banking at RBC and Sabrina Geremia, VP & Country Manager, Google Canada.

The Indigenous economy has been experiencing explosive growth in Canada recently. Tabatha Bull, President & CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business joins the show to talk about the drivers behind this growth, how we sustain this growth and create opportunities for further business creation and workforce entry—and enable an economy that works for everyone.

We are living in unprecedented times, and small businesses in Canada are feeling the impact. We at CanadianSME want to make sure small businesses are equipped with the right knowledge and tools and are prepared for the new normal.Recently we had a chance to chat with Tabatha BULL, President and CEO, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.Tabatha is Anishinaabe and a proud member of Nipissing First Nation near North Bay, Ontario. She is the President & CEO of Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business working with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal businesses to help strengthen a prosperous Indigenous economy and Canadian market. Also, a member of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce board, Tabatha is committed to working with members to improve business competitiveness across all industry sectors. Prior to her current role as CEO, Tabatha joined CCAB in the fall of 2018 as Chief Operating Officer.Tabatha, an electrical engineer from the University of Waterloo, led the First Nations and Métis Relations team at the IESO, Ontario's electricity system operator. Supporting and advising Canada's energy sector, academics and organizations to ensure a collaborative approach with Indigenous leaders, communities, heads of industry and government, Tabatha sits as a member on both the Positive Energy Advisory Council and the C.D. Howe Institute's Energy Policy program.The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) positions Aboriginal business at the focal point for strengthening Aboriginal communities, promoting progressive and prosperous relationships, and growing a new economy based on mutual respect and shared prosperity.CCAB provides an array of business development offerings, including certification for Aboriginal-owned businesses (CAB) and companies with Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR). TFAB (Tools and Financing for Aboriginal Business) connects Aboriginal entrepreneurs with tools, training and networks to strengthen and scale their businesses.CCAB builds bridges between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples, businesses, and communities through diverse programming, providing tools, training, network building, major business awards, and national events.Today we are discussing the changes that happened since the pandemic arrive, some of the initiatives that the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business has put in place to help small businesses during these challenging times challenges that Aboriginal Businesses will face post-COVID and her advice to entrepreneurs.

Overhaul in Canada's auto sector.  A pair of bombshell announcements mean that Canada is on its way to becoming a major zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) maker. But how does an entire industry go through that kind of transition?[min 2: 50] Charlotte Yates – President and Vice-chancellor, University of Guelph[min 7:51] Jerry Dias – National President, UniforBarriers to the Indigenous Economy. With the confrontation over Mi'kmaq (Sipekne'katik) lobster fishing rights as a backdrop, the President & CEO of the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business talks about barriers to Indigenous businesses and communities in getting a piece of the economy.[min 13:55] Tabatha Bull – President & CEO, Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business “60-Second Report”: Building a Greener Recovery – Lessons from the Great Recession [min 19:55] Edward Barbier – University Distinguished Professor, Department of Economics and Senior Scholar, School of Global Environmental Sustainability at Colorado State University“Five Other Things Happening in the Clean Economy This Week”[min. 21:53] Mike Moffatt - Smart Prosperity InstituteHOST: Eric CampbellWEB: podcast.smartprosperity.ca 

It has been a commonplace during the pandemic to talk about the ‘unprecedented times' we are living in. And with unprecedented comes another term often used to describe our current age: uncertainty. What do we mean today when we speak of uncertainty in the economic realm? On this episode of The Recovery Project, we hear from Tabatha Bull, President & CEO of Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, Armine Yalnizyan, the Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers, and Jacqueline Best, Full Professor in the School of Political Studies at the uOttawa, for a discussion moderated by Anoush Fraser Terjanian, the Assistant Vice Dean, Partnerships and Research Networks at the uOttawa Faculty of Social Sciences, and Research Associate at the Centre for International Policy Studies, uOttawa.

Small and medium sized businesses are grappling with the devastating economic impacts of the COVID19 pandemic. How are SMEs coping, what support mechanisms are available and what does the road to recovery look like? Listen to a conversation featuring insight from Michael Denham, President and CEO of BDC, Dr. Sandip Lalli, President and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Rodney MacDonald, Head of Public Policy and Corporate Affairs, Intuit, Jean Paul (JP) Gladu, former President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business and Susan Smith, Canada 2020 co-founder.

This month, Canada 2020 hosted the National Forum on Agri-Food: Competing in a New World Order. The Forum was the peak gathering of Canada 2020's Food Brand Project, which is studying a global agri-food system at a crossroads. At the forum, David McInnes, who is leading the Canada Food Brand project, sat down with policymakers, industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss Canada's unique position as a possible global agri-food leader, and what exactly is behind Canada's food brand. In this episode of 2020 Live covering the National Forum on Agri-Food, you'll hear from Jean-Paul Gladu, President, and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, Priya Bapat, Consultant at The Economist Intelligence Unit, Bill DiMento, Vice-President of High Liner Foods, Tanya Woods, Managing Director at the Chamber of Digital Commerce Canada, and Noreen Lanigan, Director at Europe & North America Bord Bia (Ireland).

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Reconciliation on Bay Street Panel: In Through The Business Door The 92nd Call to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee is a call issued to corporate Canada. Ron Jamieson, The First Senior VP of Aboriginal Banking at EMO and member of the Conference Board of Canada's Council on the Corporate Management of Aboriginal Affairs, and JP Gladu, President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business discuss the action needed to respond to this call. This discussion will be moderated by Clint Davis, Partner and Managing Director Acasta Capital Indigenous Christopher C. J. Angeconeb will follow this discussion with a short keynote address. Moderator: Clint Davis, Partner and Managing Director of Acasta Capital Indigenous Panelists: Ron Jamieson, Senior VP of Aboriginal Banking at EMO and member of the Conference Board of Canada's Council on the Corporate Management of Aboriginal Affairs JP Gladu, President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Christopher C. J. Angeconeb, President and CEO AurCrest Gold Inc., member of the Lac Seul First Nation *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*