b'ART MEETS COMMERCEand provide more opportunities to highlight Indigenous voices, especially when it comes to building wealth and economic reconciliation with their part-ners, explains Taback.On the heels of a trade delegation to Australia that she participated in, Taback says the Brisbane Olympics in 2032 present another exciting opportunity for Design de Plume to share their exper-tise and contribute to the representation of Indigenous culture globally. Were actively learning more about how we can help other Indigenous organizations on a global level with what weve learned locally, she says. Because AustraliaDesign de Plume\'s clients range from big banks to smaller not-for-profit groups. Pictured here are T-shirts emblazoned shares a colonial history similar to ours, Iwith the logo the company created for the Center for Indigenous Health.really wanted to reach out and meet withintegrated into global conversationshasexpanded,evolved,andtruly people who can help Design de Plumeon the world stage. There are manyblossomed through every challenge grow and support their own work." opportunities, and were actively trying and achievement. The agency previously worked withto seek ones that can potentially have a CBC on their graphics for the Parislarge-scale impact for Indigenous under- In project after project, they are showing Olympics, and now they are focusedstanding and recognition, says Taback.the world that when art meets commerce on engaging with the Olympics directlywith heartfelt intention, it can create a from an Indigenous perspective. TheirFrom that first visit to city hall in Sudbury goal is to increase Indigenous repre- to apply for a business licence, to theirlegacy much larger than business: an sentation in Olympic design and ensurelatest overseas business trip to Sydneyeconomic footprint of love, healing and that Indigenous voices are more activelyandMelbourne,DesigndePlumepartnership.Solitude by Carla DuffeyIMPORTANCE OF NETWORKINGIndigenous women face many challenges when starting their own business. When asked whatMovingadvice she would give to Indigenous women just starting out in a creative line of work, Jenniferforward Taback, co-founder of the creative agency Design de Plume, has only one word: network.While it may seem daunting to approach othertogetherwomen business owners, Indigenous women are well connected with each other and in most cases eager to help those just starting out.At Hatch, were committed to reconciliation and fostering meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples. Our Try to find people to have conversations with andReconciliation Action Plan (RAP) outlines our actionsfind mentorship, Taback says. There isnt a tonand vision for a stronger and more equitable future.out there, but I think that Indigenous women in theExplore our RAP space are really so friendly and can provide greatScan this QR code to learn more about advice and opportunity. Hatchs commitments.It is a world where everyone does know everyone,Share your feedback Wed love to hear your thoughts. Scan the QR but there is a ton of work to do! Its also a great waycode to complete a short feedback form.to learn from other peoples mistakes and to get ahead just a little bit faster. Lets build a more inclusive worldIndigenous BUSINESS REPORT55'