b'MESSAGE DE LA PRSIDENTEThe three cords of braided sweetgrass repre- qui viendront aprs nous, et les sept au milieu sent mind, body and spirit. The teaching Ireprsentent les sept enseignements sacrs ABORIGINAL BUSINESS REPORTknow best is that the first seven strands repre- amour, humilit, vrit, respect, honntet, sent the seven generations behind us, thecourage et sagesse. Lherbe sacre reprsente is published for Canadian Council forfinal seven strands represent the seven gener- la force et la rsilience et le tressage nous Aboriginal Business (CCAB)ations that will come after us, and the seven inrappelle notre connexion.the middle represent the Seven Grandfather Teachingslove, humility, truth, respect,Ce numro du Aboriginal Business Report est honesty, courage and wisdom. Sweetgrassun tissage du pass, du prsent et de lavenir.is a good medicine that represents strength 2 Berkeley Street, Suite 202and resilience and the braiding reminds usJesuistellemententhousiasmepar Toronto, ONM5A 4J5 we are all connected. notre avenir.416-961-8663www.ccab.com This issue of Aboriginal Business Report is a mesure que nous avanons, nous nous weaving of past, present and future. engageonscontinuergarder ces ensei-VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING,gnements sacrs sur lesquels saligne notre COMMUNICATION & EVENTSI am so excited by our future. plan stratgique :Shannon SutherlandDIRECTOR, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Chris OvertonSENIOR ASSOCIATE, PR & COMMUNICATIONS Alannah JabokwoamPublished by:mediaedgepublishing.com33 South Station Street Toronto, ONM9N 2B2 Toll Free: 1-866-480-4717 robertt@mediaedge.caNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PUBLISHING Maurice P. LaBorde JFK Law represents Indigenous communities throughout Canada.EDITORWe work with our clients to advance their Nations, protect theirRoma Ihnatowycz rights and build their economies.NATIONAL SALES EXECUTIVES Pat Johnston, Derek de Weerdt, Driven by a passion for justice, we offer creative legal solutions David Tetlock, Ashley Huston, Bill BiberSENIOR DESIGN SPECIALISTand work towards meaningful change.Krista ZimmermannDESIGN SPECIALIST Bethany Giesbrecht Litigation & Dispute ResolutionConsultation, AccommodationPRESIDENT& Regulatory Review Kevin Brown Using the courts strategically toSENIOR VICE PRESIDENTadvance your Aboriginal & Making the Crown respectRobert Thompson Treaty Rights the duty to consult andSALES / BRANCH MANAGERaccommodateNancie PrivPublished May 2024 Complex Negotiations Capacity and GovernancePublication MailAgreement #40787580 Securing and implementingHelping build strong,All rights reserved. The contents of thisyour communitys rights through sustainable communitiespublication may not be reproduced by any means,complex negotiationsin whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the association.The Aboriginal Business Report is printed on 10% post-consumer FSC certified paper using soya based inks. When necessary to mail an issue inToronto Victoria Vancouver Calgaryan enclosure, we use an environmentally-friendly, 100% oxo-degradable poly-wrap.1.888.687.8388A digital copy isavailable at www.ccab.com Working Together for Justice & ReconciliationReturn undeliverables to:Canadian Council for www.jfklaw.caAboriginal Business (CCAB) 2 Berkeley Street, Suite 202 Toronto, ONM5A 4J5Aboriginal BUSINESS REPORT 13'