Why do First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities continue to be excluded from the mainstream economy? Canada's GDP could grow by $270 billion and social remedial costs reduced when Indigenous peoples attain the same levels of education and employment. The benefits to be gained on all sides are clear, yet there remains a great divide between Indigenous businesses and organizations and corporate Canada.

Indigenous Works has just completed baseline research that provides new insights into the current state of relationships between major Canadian businesses and Indigenous peoples. President and CEO Kelly Lendsay will present the study's findings, and discuss the role that all governments and others can play in bridging the divide and fostering beneficial partnerships. 

The live webcast , sponsored by EY, is hosted in Regina by IPAC Saskatchewan at 4 pm CST. Webcast participants across Canada will be able to view the full event and participate in the question and answer period.