The Canadian Council for Indigenous Business, in partnership with the Diversity Institute, presents Skills for Inclusive Workplaces and the Advancement of Indigenous Peoples. This report investigates the experiences of Indigenous Peoples in leadership positions to understand the barriers and enablers that have shaped their pathways, and the impact of diversity in the workplace.

Diversity in the workplace enhances decision-making, market engagement and innovation; however, Canada’s corporate leadership lacks diversity, with Indigenous Peoples and members of 2SLGBTQ+ and other equity-deserving groups underrepresented. A 2020 survey by the Canada Business Corporations Act revealed that only 1% of board positions were held by Indigenous individuals among 230 companies.

This study did in-depth interviews with 25 First Nations, Métis and Inuit leaders and had three objectives: to assess Indigenous leaders’ experiences, identify skills and resources needed by emerging leaders, and understand how employers can foster leadership opportunities.

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