Canadian Council For Aboriginal Business

CCAB is a national member-based business organization. We drive business opportunities and enable sustainable relationships. Our members include Aboriginal businesses, Aboriginal community owned economic development corporations, and companies operating in Canada. CCAB is non-partisan and receives no core government funding. CCAB's Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) certification program recognizes and supports continuous improvement in Aboriginal relations. It is the premier certification program of its type in the world, assisting companies achieve greater results. CCAB events connect businesses across Canada on opportunities and excellence in sustainable relations. These events include CCAB galas to celebrate success, business luncheons featuring Canada's leading CEOs, and Aboriginal Business Series conferences with industry experts on areas of opportunity. CCAB programs and services facilitate the growth of Aboriginal businesses and Aboriginal entrepreneurs. Our unique programs such as the Aboriginal Business Mentorship Program for example, is a highly effective and instrumental relationship and network building platform that nurtures through peer mentorship — business skills and abilities and best practice approaches utilized by our Aboriginal business leaders. CCAB awards recognize success in business and sustainable relationships between Aboriginal communities and the business community in Canada. CCAB awards include the Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame awards and the Award of Excellence in Aboriginal Relations. CCAB original research provides leading intelligence on the Aboriginal economy and Aboriginal owned business. Our research is cutting edge and the value generated from these reports identified many areas for further exploration.