AMANDA ANDERSON & 
MONICQUE KITCHEN 
Co-Founders 
Mashkiki Lifestyle & Co.
I
n 10 years, we believe Indigenous 
business will be defined by confi-
dence, scale and self-determina-
tion. As Indigenous entrepreneurs, 
we won’t be asked to justify our place 
in the economy — we’ll be shaping it. 
Our cultures, values, and ways of doing 
THE FUTURE OF 
INDIGENOUS 
BUSINESS
W h a t  i s  I n d i g e n o u s  b u s i n e s s  g o i n g 
t o  l o o k  l i ke  10  ye a r s  f r o m  n ow ? 
By Nikita Weiss Day
business will be recognized as strengths, 
not limitations, and Indigenous-owned 
brands will be present across main-
stream retail, corporate supply chains, 
and global markets.
As founders of Mashkiki Lifestyle & 
Co., we’re preparing for that future by 
building with intention from day one. Our 
journey hasn’t just been about creating 
beautiful products; it’s been about 
creating a business that reflects who we 
are and where we come from. We focus 
on sustainable growth, strong systems, 
and partnerships that align with our 
values while ensuring our cultural stories 
are shared respectfully and authentically. 
We’re also deeply committed to 
community impact. Through our charity 
candle program, collaborations, and 
plans to grow Indigenous employment 
opportunities, we’re working to ensure 
our success creates space for others to 
succeed too.
For us, the next decade is about legacy; 
building something that supports our 
families, uplifts our communities, and 
shows future Indigenous entrepreneurs 
that thriving, values-led businesses 
are possible.
HILDA BROOMFIELD LETEMPLIER 
President 
Pressure Pipe Steel Fabrication 
I
ndigenous businesses are no longer 
an afterthought in this country. The 
dedicated, decades-long commit-
ment that Indigenous businesses 
such as ours have made to breaking 
down systemic and economic barriers, 
along with concrete government 
actions such as mandatory procedures 
for contracts awarded to Indigenous 
businesses, are contributing to a more 
equitable landscape. 
This, combined with a growing, highly 
educated, and innovative Indigenous 
workforce that knows its value, will 
result in increased Indigenous-owned 
and successful businesses in the 
next decade. 
Working together, as equal partners, 
has always been a core value for 
Indigenous People and will continue 
to be pivotal to our successes. 
In our business, in addition to 
focusing on long-term, sustainable 
partnerships, we are also diversifying 
products and services, investing in 
innovative practices, and bolstering 
our investment in future Indigenous 
business leaders. 
In these ways, we’re supporting not 
only the longevity and competitiveness 
of our business, but that of our People 
as they take their rightful place in 
this country. 
They say the future is just around the corner. With the rapid pace of change 
in the 21st century, these words ring more true today than ever before. 
What exactly lies in store for Indigenous business down the road? Indigenous 
Business Report asked a group of CCIB members to reflect on how they see 
Indigenous business evolving over the next decade, and the steps they are 
taking today to prepare for a better tomorrow. 
All of them see a bright future ahead. Below, they share their perspectives.
52 A CCIB PUBLICATION  Winter 2026
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