BUILD NATIVE
Honoring Indigenous wisdom and fostering economic reconciliation through partnership, respect, and meaningful collaboration with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.
ECONOMIC RECONCILIATION
Building bridges through respectful partnership
The Build Native initiative is founded on the principles of truth, respect, and reconciliation. We acknowledge the rich cultural heritage and traditional knowledge of Indigenous peoples, and we are committed to creating meaningful economic opportunities that honor Indigenous values and support community self-determination. Through inclusive procurement practices, capacity building, and genuine partnership, we work to address historical inequities and build a more just and inclusive economy.
Indigenous Business Support:
Providing resources, mentorship, and market access to Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses, helping them grow and succeed in the modern economy while maintaining cultural values.
Cultural Preservation:
Supporting initiatives that preserve and celebrate Indigenous languages, traditions, and knowledge systems while integrating them into contemporary business practices.
Partnership and Collaboration:
Building genuine partnerships with Indigenous communities that respect sovereignty, traditional governance structures, and community decision-making processes.
Land and Resource Stewardship:
Supporting Indigenous-led conservation and sustainable resource management initiatives that protect traditional territories and promote environmental sustainability.
Traditional Knowledge Integration:
Recognizing and incorporating Indigenous traditional knowledge and practices into modern business solutions. This approach honors ancestral wisdom while creating innovative approaches to contemporary challenges, fostering respect for Indigenous intellectual property and cultural heritage.
Community Capacity Building:
Investing in Indigenous communities through education, training, and infrastructure development that strengthens local capacity and creates sustainable economic opportunities. This includes supporting Indigenous-led initiatives and ensuring that communities have the resources needed for self-determined development.
Sovereignty and Self-Determination:
Respecting Indigenous sovereignty and supporting community self-determination in economic development decisions. This means working with Indigenous communities as partners, not subjects, and ensuring that economic initiatives align with community values, priorities, and long-term vision for their people.
Our Focus Areas
Indigenous Business Development
Supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs with culturally appropriate business development resources and mentorship.
Cultural Preservation
Supporting initiatives that preserve Indigenous languages, arts, and traditional knowledge systems.
Education & Training
Providing culturally relevant education and skills training that honors Indigenous learning traditions.
Land Stewardship
Supporting Indigenous-led environmental conservation and sustainable resource management initiatives.
Truth and Reconciliation
We acknowledge the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization on Indigenous peoples and communities. Our commitment to reconciliation is not just words, but meaningful action that addresses systemic inequities and creates lasting positive change. We are committed to learning, listening, and working alongside Indigenous communities to build a more equitable future for all.
Acknowledge
We acknowledge the traditional territories and the ongoing relationship Indigenous peoples have with their lands.
Listen
We commit to listening to Indigenous voices and incorporating their guidance into our practices and policies.
Act
We take concrete action to support Indigenous communities through meaningful partnership and investment.
Join Us in Building Native
Partner with ProcureSwift to support Indigenous-owned businesses and honor traditional knowledge. Together, we can create meaningful economic opportunities that support community self-determination and advance reconciliation through inclusive procurement.
Supporting Indigenous Communities
Use ProcureSwift to connect with Indigenous-owned suppliers and support economic reconciliation through meaningful partnerships that honor traditional values and community priorities.
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