Stories
Case Study: Nipiy Industries
Nipiy Industries created and patented a new design for solar-powered, touchless, and fully-automated hand washing stations. They use biodegradable soap and recycled paper towels to protect families, communities, and future generations.
Case Study: Imagination Group Inc.
Imagination Group is committed to providing the highest quality products and services. They blend culture and tradition with technology in all of the products they sell.
Case Study: Saltmedia
Saltmedia is a full-stack digital marketing agency that helps clients grow their business using innovative digital story telling, design, website hosting, and so much more!
Case Study: Aurora Heat
Aurora Heat sells fur warmers made from 100% natural wild beaver fur. Their low-impact, handmade production process, and biodegradable materials make for sustainable and reusable products.
Case Study: Kisik Clean Energy
Kisik Clean Energy provides consulting and project management services to First Nations that are looking to reduce their carbon footprint and move their energy needs from non-renewable energy sources to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind.
Case Study: ADC Engineering
ADC Engineering offers limited engineering design and construction administration services for a variety of infrastructure projects.
Case Study: Tea Horse
Tea Horse is an artisanal tea company with a proprietary roasting process that produces a selection of tea blends made from wild rice.
Humber College and the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Launch Press Release for ‘Indsights: A Window into the Indigenous Economy’
Humber College, in partnership with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB), is producing interactive case studies featuring success stories from Indigenous entrepreneurs, as well as partnerships and collaborations within Indigenous communities. The project, called Indsights, was developed in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s call for Indigenous voices to become part of mainstream educational curriculum. This project is funded by the College and Community Social Innovation Fund grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
Digital Narratives: Insights into Indigenous Economic Development
Humber College is committed to transforming postsecondary education through three main pillars defined in its 2018-2023 Strategic Plan—developing career-ready citizens, providing accessible education and building a healthy and inclusive community. One of Humber’s key priorities in the pillar of accessible education is creating a culturally meaningful environment that recognizes the historical and current context of Indigenous peoples. As part of this commitment, Humber’s faculty members, researchers and scholars are continually engaging in research that seeks to integrate more Indigenous knowledge into the curriculum.
Case Study: Wilcox Door Service Inc.
Wilcox Door Service Inc., is a fullservice commercial door company that installs and services overhead doors and loading dock equipment across Canada.
Case Study: Indigenous Treaty Partners
Indigenous Treaty Partners offers Indigenous culture awareness and consulting services to corporations across Canada.
Case Study: RaceRocks 3D Inc.
RaceRocks 3D offers innovative digital learning experiences and customized software tools within the defence and aerospace industry.
Case Study: Nuez Acres
Nuez Acres offers sustainable beauty products that help nourish the skin and strengthen your hair.
Case Study: Gulf Island Seaplanes
Gulf Island Seaplanes is a local airline that offers flight services to Vancouver and Vancouver Island.
Case Study: Bentwood Skateboards
Bentwood Skateboards is the first Indigenous-owned skateboarding brand in Canada and internationally.
Case Study: Birch Bark Coffee Co.
There is nothing better than waking up each morning with a cup of fresh roasted coffee that is making a difference.
Case Study: Shades of Gray Indigenous Pet Treats
Shades of Gray is a 100% owned and operated Indigenous Algonquin of Pikwakanagan First Nation Business. We are proud of our roots and honour them in moving forward with our mission to provide organic, indigenous pet treats.