FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2024 – Robinson-Superior Treaty, Fort William First Nation Territory, Thunder Bay, Ontario: The Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (ABPA) is proud to announce a new partnership with the International Human Rights Program (IHRP) at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. This collaboration will conduct critical research on the human rights […]

December 9, 2024 – Robinson-Superior Treaty, Fort William First Nation Territory, Thunder Bay, Ontario: he Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (ABPA) has issued a formal response to the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board’s (CSSB) “Indigenous Matters: What We Heard” report, urging for more robust measures to ensure Indigenous perspectives and rights are fully integrated into sustainability standards. […]

November 28, 2024 – Robinson-Superior Treaty, Fort William First Nation Territory, Thunder Bay, Ontario: Delivering a powerful message in Ottawa at the Scaling Up 2024 Conference today, Jason Rasevych, President of the Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (ABPA) and member of Ginoogaming First Nation, demanded greater Indigenous ownership and leadership in Ontario’s burgeoning bioeconomy. Rasevych, a […]

November 25, 2024 – Robinson-Superior Treaty, Fort William First Nation Territory,Thunder Bay, Ontario: The Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (ABPA) iscalling on the federal government to formally support the establishment of a First NationsProcurement Authority (FNPA) as proposed by the National Aboriginal Capital CorporationAssociation (NACCA). This initiative is crucial to addressing ongoing challenges within thefederal procurement […]

November 14, 2024 – Robinson-Superior Treaty, Fort William First Nation Territory, Thunder Bay, Ontario:   The Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (ABPA) is thrilled to announce the release of its newest research report, “Facilitating Projects on Crown and Public Lands in Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System: A Northern Ontario Focus.” This comprehensive report offers crucial insights […]

June 10, 2024 – Robinson-Superior Treaty, Fort William First Nation Territory, Thunder Bay, Ontario: The Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (ABPA) today released a comprehensive response to the proposed Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS), offering a unique First Nations’ perspective on the future of sustainability reporting in Canada. In a letter addressed to Lisa French, the […]