WORKING WITH ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES Repsol aims to establish and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal Peoples based on mutual respect and shared values. This is developed through commitments to respect cultural diversity, consult with Aboriginal communities, and provide opportunities for local benefits. repsol.ca 2017 Aboriginal Awareness Week - Pow Wow Photo by: J. Keith Howie MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Together, we’ll be encouraging and challenging more corporations to engage even more Aboriginal busi- nesses in their supply chains. Mark and Suncor are incredible examples of what it means to cham- pion Aboriginal procurement, and this was most recently exemplified in the historic partnership between Suncor and the Fort McKay and Mikisew Cree First Nations on the East Tank Farm Development project. It is our belief that the collective efforts of the Procurement Champions will not only make history, but will also make economic reconciliation a reality. We look forward to undertaking this endeavour with you. Enjoy our tenth, very special edition of the Aboriginal Business Report. Chi Miigwetch, J.P. Gladu CCAB President & CEO wealth, not poverty. This is important for both the Aboriginal economy and the Canadian economy. I know that CCAB’s CAB-certified businesses are eager to demonstrate the value they can contribute to the economy and to the supply chains of Canadian corpora- tions and governments. It’s up to all of us to work together to make progress, to “supply change.” In the spirit of working together, I am absolutely thrilled to have Mark Little, Suncor’s chief operating officer, co-chair the Aboriginal Procurement Champions initiative with me. 8 A CCAB PUBLICATION 2018