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The Indigenous Governance Resource Network

A trusted directory of Indigenous-owned businesses, organizations, professional services, and practical resources that support Indigenous governance across Canada.

The Network is being developed to help Indigenous organizations, Boards, administrators, governance professionals, and leadership teams identify relevant service providers with greater confidence.

The directory is currently in development. Eligible businesses and organizations may submit their information for future consideration.

The Network

Why This Directory Matters in Governance

Good governance depends on more than policies, meetings, and Board decisions. Indigenous organizations regularly need trusted businesses, advisors, facilitators, trainers, meeting services, cultural resources, professional support, and practical tools to carry governance work forward.

A well-developed Indigenous-owned directory can help organizations:

◆Identify Indigenous-owned service providers
◆Strengthen Indigenous procurement
◆Support Indigenous economic participation
◆Find services relevant to Boards and governance administration
◆Build relationships with businesses that understand Indigenous organizational contexts
◆Reduce the time spent searching for appropriate vendors and professional support
◆Create stronger connections between governance organizations and Indigenous-owned businesses

The Indigenous Governance Resource Network is intended to become a practical national resource for the people responsible for supporting Indigenous Boards, organizations, governance offices, meetings, programs, and leadership initiatives.

Eligibility

Who May Join the Waiting List

The waiting list is open to Indigenous-owned businesses, organizations, and professional service providers whose work is relevant to Indigenous governance, organizational administration, Board operations, leadership, meetings, professional development, or related services.

Governance consultants

Board and meeting services

Indigenous facilitators and trainers

Policy and strategic planning professionals

Legal and governance support services

Records and information management services

Administrative support providers

Professional development providers

Indigenous-owned conference and meeting venues

Catering and hospitality providers

Travel and accommodation services

Elder and Knowledgekeeper gifts

Printing and publication services

Indigenous artists and cultural resource providers

Leadership and organizational development services

Recruitment and human resources services

Communications and engagement professionals

Other services supporting Indigenous organizations

Businesses do not need to provide governance consulting directly. They must, however, offer a product or service that may be relevant to Indigenous Boards, organizations, administrators, governance professionals, meetings, leadership, or organizational operations.

Verification

Indigenous-Owned
and Verified

The future directory is intended to highlight businesses and organizations that are genuinely Indigenous-owned.

Applicants may be asked to provide reasonable documentation confirming Indigenous ownership, business registration, organizational status, or other relevant information before a listing is approved.

Please note:Submitting the waiting-list form does not guarantee approval or inclusion in the directory. Applications will be reviewed for Indigenous ownership, business legitimacy, relevance, completeness, and alignment with the purpose of the Indigenous Governance Resource Network. Verification information may be requested privately at a later stage.

Benefits

Why Join the Waiting List

Early Notification

Be among the first to hear when directory applications and listings officially open.

Founding Listing Opportunities

Receive information about early listing options, verification, pricing, and launch opportunities.

National Visibility

Be considered for a directory designed to connect Indigenous-owned providers with organizations and governance professionals across Canada.

Relevant Connections

Help Indigenous organizations discover businesses and services that may support their governance, administration, meetings, leadership, and organizational work.

Application

Join the Directory Waiting List

Please provide information about your business or organization. This information will help determine whether your services align with the future Indigenous Governance Resource Network.

Contact Information

First name *

Last name *

Email address *

Telephone number *

Business / Organization

Business or organization name *

Business address *

City or community *

Province or territory *

Postal code *

Is the business or organization Indigenous-owned? *

Business or organization website *

Services

Primary business category *

Brief description of the products or services offered *

How are your products or services relevant to Indigenous governance, Boards, administration, leadership, meetings, organizational operations, or Indigenous organizations? *

Geographic service area *

Additional Information (Optional)

Mailing address (if different from business address)

Additional email address

Social media or professional profile

Indigenous Nation, community, ownership body, or affiliation

This information is optional at the waiting-list stage. Additional verification may be requested privately before a listing is approved.

Year established

Number of employees

Additional service categories

Languages available

Existing Indigenous procurement certification, directory registration, or business membership

Additional notes

I confirm that the information provided is accurate and that I am authorized to submit this information on behalf of the business or organization.I agree that Indigenous Board Administrative & Governance Services may contact me regarding the Indigenous Governance Resource Network, directory development, verification, listing opportunities, and related launch information.

Your submission is stored securely and reviewed privately. Nothing is published automatically.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Help Build a Trusted Indigenous Governance Resource Network

The future directory will make it easier for Indigenous organizations and governance professionals to discover Indigenous-owned businesses, practical services, and relevant professional support.

Questions may be sent to knowledge@indigenousboardgov.com.