b'MASS_NRG_B_Bleed_Mask_Op1MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTIndigenous women have traditionallycircumstances. They will empower you been the heart of their communitiesto make meaningful change, give you asproviders,caregivers,teachershope and courage to be the best version ABORIGINAL BUSINESS REPORTand leaders. Despite the impact ofof yourself, and encourage you to think is published for Canadian Council forcolonialism and continuing barriers ofdifferently as we tackle, together, the Aboriginal Business (CCAB)discrimination, racism and violence, Indigenous women thrive in business,impacts of COVID-19. Enjoy!generate wealth, and are key to a prosperous Indigenous economy. The articles in this issue about Indigenous 2 Berkeley Street, Suite 202women in business will inspire you Toronto, OntarioM5A 4J5 to move forward and adapt to new 416-961-8663www.ccab.comDIRECTOR, MARKETING Lynda KeithSENIOR ASSOCIATE, MARKETING Sandy GenePublished by: On the way to a stronger futurewww.mediaedgepublishing.com33 South Station Street Toronto, OntarioM9N 2B2 Toll Free: 1-866-480-4717 robertt@mediaedge.caPUBLISHER Maurice P. LaBordeEDITOR Roma IhnatowyczSALES EXECUTIVES Pat Johnston, Derek de Weerdt,David Tetlock, Ashley Huston, Bill BiberSENIOR DESIGN SPECIALIST James MitchellPRESIDENT Kevin BrownSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Robert ThompsonDIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTWe are honoured to work with CC\x10\x0f Michael Bell in helping to ensure the success of BRANCH MANAGER Nancie Priv Indigenous entrepreneurs.Published November 2020 As Canada works toward economic recoveryPublication Mail this year, Indigenous businesses will be vitalAgreement #40787580 to this effort. At a time when its never beenAll rights reserved. The contents more important, we will continue to be a bankof this publication may not be that supports the resilience and prosperity ofreproduced by any means, in wholeor in part, without the prior written Indigenous businesses.consent of the association. The Aboriginal Business Report Together we can create a strong,is printed on 10% post-consumer sustainable future.FSC certified paper using soya based inks. When necessary to mail an issue inTo learn more about RBC an enclosure, we usean environmentally-friendly, visit rbc.com/indigenous100% oxo-degradable poly-wrap. A digital copy is/ TM Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. VPS107156 124946 (05/2020)available at www.ccab.comShelf Ad 100% of Final SizeCCAB July 2020 4.583 x 7Aboriginal BUSINESS REPORT7107156 AD 124946_CCAB July 2020 4.583x7_0520_E.indd 1 None 5/8/20 2:46 PM107156 AD 124946_CCAB July 2020 4.583x7_0520_E. 4.833 x 7.25None4.583 x 7NoneNone'