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Aboriginal Business Context in Canada
JP Gladu, President and CEO Twitter: jp_gladu
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Created 30 years ago by Murray Koffler
National member based organization
Non-partisan – Receives no core government funding
350 + Members
Key programs – PAR, CAB, Mentorship, Research, and Awards
CCAB
MISSION To foster sustainable business relations between First Nation, Métis and Inuit people and Canadian businesses.
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A little about me… • Anishinaabe from
Thunder Bay, member of the BNA First Nation
• Forestry background • Sault College • NAU
• 22 years experience in the Natural Resource sectors
• Worked Across Canada • Papasay • Back to Business School
• Queens MBA • CCAB
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Current Status… • Granular approach of
1/3’s
• Ping Pong
• Re-establishing relationships
• Business as a sustainable conduit for long term relationships
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Driving Factors
• Resource Sector Based Communities
• Supreme Court Decisions
• Corporate Canada, making the turn
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Reconciling Differences
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Shared Values
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Aboriginal (seeking) Corporate (seeking)
Revenue Revenue
Employment Human Resources
Security Security
Relationships and Contracts * Partnerships & JV’s
Business Support Services * Aboriginal Businesses
Environment and Culture EA and CSR Approval
Certainty Certainty
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Estimating the size of the Aboriginal Market in Canada
TD Economics • Total combined income of
Aboriginal households, businesses and government sectors could reach $32 billion.
• Resource sector contributed significantly in last decade.
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Building Progressive Relations
• What can companies do now?
– Build Market Space – Invest in Relationships – Begin de-risking projects – Develop Capacity
• For your company and staff
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Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR)
Raising the Bar
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• Assurance to Aboriginal community that company is a good business partner
• Share of economic opportunities • Ensure community’s voice is considered
Community Case
• Framework for CSR management • Validation of performance • Establish reputation in CSR
Business Case
PAR Benefits
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Certification Levels
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•Commitment of resources (time, money) to achieving equitable representation of Aboriginal persons in the workplace. Employment
•The gift of resources (time, money or other in-kind supports) that are provided voluntarily to an Aboriginal community or group.
Community Investment
•Commitment of resources (time, money) to the development of business relationships with Aboriginal owned businesses.
Business Development
•Commitment of resources to develop or maintain constructive relations with Aboriginal communities or groups.
Community Engagement
PAR Performance Areas
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Establish
recruitment targets and strategies to achieve them.
employee focus groups about Aboriginal hiring.
Aboriginal cultural awareness training for employees.
Provide
solutions to systemic issues and barriers such as education and transportation.
advancement opportunities (mentorship/training) for Aboriginal employees.
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Best Practices: Employment
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Establish
preferential procurement initiatives.
supply chain networks comprised of local Aboriginal businesses.
Provide
encouragement or incentives for partners to work with Aboriginal businesses.
mentorship and support to the overall Aboriginal business community.
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Best Practices: Business Development
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Establish
community investment advisory groups including community members to support various departments of a community such as arts, culture, sports, health etc.
an accessible application system for communities to apply for funding.
Provide
opportunities for employees to volunteer within communities.
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Best Practices: Community Investment
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Establish
a clear company policy for engagement.
a consistent communication strategy with community members.
Provide
regular visits to community by company leadership.
initiatives to collaborate with communities on systemic issues like health and education.
a feedback system for community members.
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Best Practices: Community Engagement
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A few of my recent favourites
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Parting thoughts…
The opportunity lies in our ability to align
our strengths, manage our
weaknesses and remain open to
change.
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