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 […]

We are pleased to introduce the ABPA response letter to the Sustainability Standards Board, addressing critical actions for Indigenous engagement and impact. Our response underscores our commitment to fostering meaningful collaboration and sustainable practices within Indigenous communities. To gain deeper insights into our recommendations and the comprehensive support provided, please click the link to read […]

April 18, 2024 – Robinson-Superior Treaty and Fort William First Nation Territory, Thunder Bay, Ontario:   This week the Liberal government announced a $5 Billion commitment for the long-awaited National Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program in the federal budget. The program is aiming to help communities invest in the natural resource sector, facilitate equity ownership in energy, […]