Indigenous & Northern Communities
The Conference Board of Canada helps leaders build a prosperous, healthy future for Indigenous and Northern communities, governments, and businesses. As a leader in research and stakeholder engagement, our work addresses critical knowledge gaps around northern and remote development, reconciliation, and future skills that challenge decision- and policy-making.
Featured Researcher
Amanda Thompson
Senior Research Associate
Dr. Amanda Thompson is a Senior Research Associate at the Conference Board of Canada working on research projects for the Centre for the North. Amanda has a PhD in experimental psychology and a strong background in quantitative research methods and analysis.
Indigenous Ownership
March 8, 2023
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada are emerging as successful major project leaders, but not all of them have the necessary resources to make informed decisions, manage risks, and finance large-scale investments in their futures.
8-min read • Online experience
Indigenous & Northern Communities Publications
This impact paper examines the leading practices and policies of industry proponents, governments, and lending…
This report captures contemporary theory and practices associated with community resilience assessment and planning. It…
While Indigenous ownership of major projects is rising in Canada, many Indigenous communities still lack…
More Indigenous finance and management professionals are needed to advance economic reconciliation in Canada. This…
Il faut plus de professionnels autochtones de la finance et de la gestion pour promouvoir…
This case study looks at the increasing impact of Fly-In, Fly-Out labour on the Mayo…
Knowledge Area Highlights
Custom Indigenous & Norther Communities Research
Understand the knowledge gaps in the complex issues around Indigenous and Northern communities.
Executive Councils & Research Centres
Centre for the North
This collaborative research initiative provides a safe space for constructive dialogue on Northern issues. The centre embraces the North’s diversity and works to fill the knowledge gaps that challenge decision-making and policy development on Northern and Indigenous policy issues.
Corporate-Indigenous Relations Council
Drive success and prosperity for industry, public sector organizations, and Indigenous communities and businesses by learning how to create and leverage equitable, productive, and collaborative corporate-Indigenous relations.
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