Last week, TCG’s Director of Employment & Business, Vanessa Baker, attended the World Indigenous Business Forum (WIBF) in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The event brought together Indigenous leaders, entrepreneurs, and business professionals from around the world to share experiences, celebrate cultures, and explore approaches to Indigenous economic development.

A key theme throughout the forum was the importance of learning from other Indigenous Nations and ensuring that culture, language, and community remain at the forefront of business development. Discussions highlighted how other Indigenous groups are incorporating traditional knowledge, cultural values, and language into everyday business practices while creating meaningful economic opportunities for their people.

The forum also emphasized the importance of working together, building strong relationships, and ensuring that economic development is guided by the values and priorities of Indigenous communities.

Attending the forum provided an opportunity to learn from the experiences and successes of other Nations and explore approaches that could benefit Tahltan businesses and entrepreneurs. These insights will help inform the Employment & Business Department's ongoing efforts to strengthen industry relationships, support Tahltan-owned businesses, and promote economic opportunities that reflect Tahltan culture, and values.