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Indigenous Leaders

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These stories about leaders from Indigenous communities who stand out for the industry contributions they’re making across Northern Ontario are made possible through the continued support of North Star Air as part of our Northern Ontario Business Leaders Program.


Indigenous Leaders: Scott Flamand’s sage advice is empowering First Nations homeowners

Indigenous Leaders: Scott Flamand’s sage advice is empowering First Nations homeowners

'Live within your means' to grow personal wealth, says Wiikwemkoong financial advisor
Indigenous Leaders: ‘Deep passion for storytelling’ fuels filmmaker’s creative process

Indigenous Leaders: ‘Deep passion for storytelling’ fuels filmmaker’s creative process

Dr. Shirley Cheechoo’s most recent recognition comes from Canada Council of the Arts
Indigenous Leaders: Kenjgewin Teg looking for ‘piece of post-secondary pie’ as student population grows

Indigenous Leaders: Kenjgewin Teg looking for ‘piece of post-secondary pie’ as student population grows

President Beverley Roy says new partnerships ‘in the queue’ for M’Chigeeng post-secondary school
Indigenous Leaders: Ojibwe community eyes biomass as ticket to emissions-free future

Indigenous Leaders: Ojibwe community eyes biomass as ticket to emissions-free future

Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek's trio of biomass projects aims to reduce emissions, creating jobs and revenue
Indigenous Leaders: Metals plant agreement is 'monumental,' says chief

Indigenous Leaders: Metals plant agreement is 'monumental,' says chief

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Chief Craig Nootchtai anticipates jobs, economic spinoffs among from recent Wyloo announcement
Indigenous Leaders: ‘Tree-to-home’ solution aims to increase reliable Indigenous housing stock

Indigenous Leaders: ‘Tree-to-home’ solution aims to increase reliable Indigenous housing stock

Social enterprise One Bowl eyeing Sturgeon Falls for manufacturing facility
Indigenous Leaders: ‘It really starts with building new relationships,’ says Farm Credit Canada

Indigenous Leaders: ‘It really starts with building new relationships,’ says Farm Credit Canada

Federal lending agency is the latest to introduce an Indigenous Procurement Program
Indigenous Leaders: Organization to help Indigenous businesses get more procurement contracts

Indigenous Leaders: Organization to help Indigenous businesses get more procurement contracts

First Nations Procurement Organization was launched in late February
Indigenous Leaders: Finding a repurposed home for the North's textile waste

Indigenous Leaders: Finding a repurposed home for the North's textile waste

Brunswick House First Nation family doctor enters the clothes recycling business with the launch of Sic Sox Circular
Indigenous Leaders: No more missed opportunities

Indigenous Leaders: No more missed opportunities

Renée Boucher wants to make 'Indigenous Connections' between communities and industry