Skip to content
About | Contact | Advertise | Manage Subscriptions

Indigenous Leaders

210414_northstarair_nobl_indigenouslead-1200x628px

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: Representation matters for this cosmetics creator

Indigenous Leaders: Representation matters for this cosmetics creator

Putting representation, sustainability first has positioned Jenn Harper's Cheekbone Beauty for international success
Read more >
Indigenous Leaders: Program helps companies advance respectful Indigenous engagement

Indigenous Leaders: Program helps companies advance respectful Indigenous engagement

CCAB's Progressive Aboriginal Relations has trained more than 800 organizations since launching in 2001
Read more >
Indigenous Leaders: First Nations and mining industry are finding common ground

Indigenous Leaders: First Nations and mining industry are finding common ground

Indigenous participation in Western Canada's oilsands can be template for inclusion in Northern Ontario
Read more >
Indigenous Leaders: North Bay entrepreneur brings a fresh take to coffee

Indigenous Leaders: North Bay entrepreneur brings a fresh take to coffee

Finely tuned business instincts have led Jennifer Twigg to retail success
Read more >
Indigenous Leaders: Gerry Brandon delivers culture in the cuisine

Indigenous Leaders: Gerry Brandon delivers culture in the cuisine

Haileybury Indigenous restaurant reopens its doors for the first time since the pandemic outbreak
Read more >
Indigenous Leaders: Sagamok artist drawing global accolades for traditional designs

Indigenous Leaders: Sagamok artist drawing global accolades for traditional designs

Tracy Toulouse has something to say — and fashion lovers are listening
Read more >
Indigenous Leaders: The successes and pitfalls of industry partnerships

Indigenous Leaders: The successes and pitfalls of industry partnerships

Mining partners maintain good relationships and trust are ongoing processes
Read more >
Indigenous Leaders: First Nation chiefs look to shape their communities' future by forging ties with industry

Indigenous Leaders: First Nation chiefs look to shape their communities' future by forging ties with industry

'We're not here for handouts anymore. We want to earn our keep,' says Fort William First Nation's Peter Collins
Read more >
Indigenous Leaders: Lifelong approach to learning fuels tourism leader's advocacy

Indigenous Leaders: Lifelong approach to learning fuels tourism leader's advocacy

Kevin Eshkawkogan envisions a future in which Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs play an equitable role in economic development projects
Read more >
Indigenous Leaders: Entrepreneurship will lead Indigenous communities out of the 'social trap'

Indigenous Leaders: Entrepreneurship will lead Indigenous communities out of the 'social trap'

NACCA CEO Shannin Metatawabin believes the path to First Nations well-being and prosperity is federal investment in Indigenous economic development
Read more >