b'MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTorganizations across the country. (You can learn more aboutautochtone en partenariat avec la Schulich School of Business. them on page 96.) We hosted our first-ever tradeshow andNous avons aussi publi plus dune demi-douzaine de rapports Indigenous procurement event, and we seized new opportuni- sur les entreprises autochtones (que vous pouvez dcouvrirla ties to share CCIBs mission to advance the Indigenous economy p. 96). Nous avons organis notre premier salon professionnel et including participating in a World Trade Organization exportnotre premier vnement sur lapprovisionnement autochtone. event in Geneva, Switzerland. Nous avons aussi saisi de nouvelles occasions de partager la mission du CCEA pour faire prosprer lconomie autochtoneWhile we enjoyed success and celebration in our small sphere, iten participant, par exemple,un vnement sur lexportation feels like long overdue recognition is finally being made globally,organis par lOrganisation mondiale du commerceGenve.including in the world of Hollywood entertainment. It was hard not to be thrilled at the start of the year when Lily Gladstone becameNous savourons depuis longtemps de francs succs dans nos the first Indigenous woman in history to win a Golden Globe forcommunauts, mais il semble quon nous accorde enfin une best actress in a drama, and the television series Reservationreconnaissance mondiale, y compris du ct de Hollywood. Qui Dogs received four Emmy nominations, including best comedyna pas trpign au dbut de lanne quand Lily Galdstone fut series. As well, there was the release of movies like Rez Ball inla premire femme autochtoneremporter le Golden Globe the latter half of the year, starring Mtis-Cree Treaty 6 actressde la meilleure actrice dans un drame, ou quand Reservation Jessica Matten.Dogs a reu quatre nominations aux Emmy, dont celui de la meilleure srie comique? La deuxime moiti de lanne a This issue shines a spotlight on just a few areas where Indigenousaussi vu la sortie de films comme Rez Ball, avec Jessica Matten, businesses and entrepreneurs from across the country are inno- actrice mtisse et crie du territoire du Trait 6.vating and creating and building successful businesses in the realm of entertainment, recreation and tourism.Bref, ce numro se penche sur quelques domaines apparents au divertissement, aux loisirs et au tourisme dans lesquels les While we touch on a few key areas where the business of enter- Autochtones innovent, crent et prosprent.tainment penetrates and intersects so many of our lives, there are many more stories to tell and lessons to sharefar moreMme si nous abordons des aspects de lindustrie du divertisse-than we could possibly fit into this one issue. So to all the busi- ment qui sont prsents dans nos vies, il y aurait encore tantnesses contributing to Indigenous success in these industries,raconterbien plus que ce que pourrait contenir un seul numro! we celebrate you too.Je tiens doncsaluer toutes les entreprises qui contribuent au succs autochtone dans ces domaines. Chapeau bas!And of course, one of the most sought-after parts of this issue is our Holiday Gift Guide. I will never tire of saying that everyMais ce nest pas tout. Car ce numro contient aussi notre purchase is an opportunity to support Indigenous business. Makeguide tant attendu des cadeaux pour les Ftes! Je ne cesse de every gift you give this holiday season, every service you book,le rappeler : chaque achat est une occasion de soutenir une every professional you hire, an opportunity to support and cele- entreprise autochtone. Cette anne, faites en sorte que chaque brate Indigenous business. Our Gift Guide is a great place to start. prsent offert, chaque service retenu et chaque professionnel embauch refltent cette aspiration. Notre guide constitueAs we wrap up 2024 and our final issue of the year, it could becet gard un bon point de dpart.fitting to say: And thats a wrap! But the truth is, this isnt the end. There is much more in store. So instead, Ill say Stay tuned! ThisLa parution de ce dernier numro de lanne nous donne envie might be the end of the year, but we are all just getting started.de dire au revoir2024. Ce nest pourtant quun dbut! Il y a des tas de choses en prparation Restezlafft! On a final note, Id like to share a few words about Justice Murray Sinclair. Since I joined CCIB and took on this role, I have had count- Le juge Murray Sinclair mrite ces derniers mots. Mon rle au less opportunities that I never would have imagined. I have metCCEA ma ouvert des portes inimaginables. Jai ctoy des with many national leaders, politicians and ambassadors fromdirigeants nationaux, des politiciens et des ambassadeurs du around the world, but the opportunity I had to spend time withmonde entier. Pourtant, mes moments partags avec le juge Justice Murray Sinclair, both professionally and personally, wasSinclair, tant professionnels que personnels, dpassent tous by far the most profound honour and incredible experience Ices privilges.have ever had. Sa gentillesse, son honntet et son intgrit rayonnaient dans To say that he was a man that led with kindness, honesty andson leadership exemplaire. Mme face aux conversations les integrity is an understatement. Even in difficult conversations heplus dlicates, il rpondait avec douceur, vrit et respect. Il responded with truth and respect in the most gentle of ways. Heincarne lun des plus grands hros de notre temps. Son dpart is one of the greatest heroes of our time. His passing is a signif- nous afflige profondment, mais son hritage nous inspirera icant loss but his impact will resonate for generations to come. pendant des gnrations.Miigwetch, Miigwetch,Tabatha Bull Tabatha Bull12A CCIB PUBLICATIONFall 2024'