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Buying Local: Indigenous Procurement and Purchasing Strategies During Trade Disputes
As trade tensions between Canada and the United States continue, businesses, consumers, and governments must take proactive steps to safeguard the resilience of our economy. With the United States accounting for over 70% of Manitoba’s exports, the province is especially vulnerable to the impacts of protectionist policies and shifting tariffs. In this climate of uncertainty, […]
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Indigenous Leadership Critical in Response to U.S. Tariffs
As the voice of Indigenous business in Manitoba, we are issuing this statement in response to the recent US tariffs on Canadian goods and the subsequent retaliatory measures announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on March 3, 2025. The Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (ICC) stands in solidarity with Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy […]
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How Removing Interprovincial Trade Barriers Could Benefit Indigenous Economies – ICC
The current trade dispute between the United States and Canada has left many feeling unsettled. Estimates of the tariffs’ impact forecast harrowing outcomes for the Canadian economy, ranging from sustained inflation to job losses, and even the potential for recession. This dilemma has prompted many business leaders and politicians to search for solutions. At the […]
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Arctic Gateway Group and Genesis Fertilizers Join Forces to Diversify Supply Chains and Grow Canada’s Prairie Economy
March 7, 2025 Partnering to enable new imports and exports between Port of Churchill and world markets for fertilizer shipments Agricultural producers on the Canadian Prairies stand to benefit from a collaboration between Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) and Genesis Fertilizers Limited Partnership (Genesis Fertilizers), which is focused on cutting fertilizer import and export costs, improving […]
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How Will Tariffs Affect Manitobans and Indigenous-owned Businesses? – ICC
After a brief pause to last month’s tariffs, the United States has once again announced a broad 25% tariff on Canadian goods and services, with an exception of 10% for Canadian oil imports. Analysts warn that these tariffs could have profound consequences for all economies involved. According to one study by the Peterson Institue for […]
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Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Calls for Stronger Indigenous Procurement Policies Amid U.S. Tariff Impact
Winnipeg, MB — As U.S. tariffs threaten to disrupt cross-border trade, the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is calling on all levels of government to strengthen Indigenous procurement policies and recognize the vital role of Indigenous businesses in Canada’s economy. “Many Indigenous businesses rely on cross-border trade in sectors like manufacturing, natural resources, and artisan […]
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Indigenous leaders and businesses brace for 25% tariffs on Canadian goods – APTN News
Mar 03, 2025 MMF says all business trips to the United States have been cancelled. U.S. President Donald Trump is moving forward with plans to impose 25 tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico into the U.S. starting Tuesday. In response to looming tariff threats, Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) President David Chartrand said the MMF […]
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ONGold Identifies Five New High-Priority Gold Exploration Targets at Monument Bay and Announces Grant of Restricted Share Units
Toronto, Ontario, March 3, 2025 – ONGold Resources Ltd. (the “Company” or “ONGold”) (TSXV:ONAU) (OTCQB:ONGRF) is pleased to provide an update on exploration targets at the Monument Bay Gold project, located in northeastern Manitoba (“Monument Bay”) recently acquired from Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (“Agnico Eagle”). Monument bay is 100% owned by ONGold and is comprised […]
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More Critical Minerals to be Shipped from the Port of Churchill
March 3, 2025 Commitment from Hudbay will double critical mineral shipments from the Port of Churchill in 2025, building a foundation for continued export growth potential The Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) has announced a significant expansion of their critical mineral export partnership with Hudbay Minerals Inc. (Hudbay). Building on last year’s successful shipment of zinc […]
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MMF and PADCOM sign unprecedented Royalty Agreement
February 28, 2025 Winnipeg, MB, in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis – Today, at the National Office of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the MMF, National Government of the Red River Métis and Potash and Agri Development Corporation of Manitoba (PADCOM) signed an unprecedented Royalty Agreement. The agreement, a unique and leading […]
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