ImageIndigenous Procurement Micro Credential

Advancing Reconciliation – Building Partnerships Through Procurement

Practical, action-focused learning for professionals committed to reconciliation and inclusive economic development.

Build the skills to lead
change in Indigenous procurement.

The Indigenous Procurement Micro Credential provides a practical, action-focused learning experience for professionals committed to reconciliation and inclusive economic development. Over two days, participants explore Treaty obligations, Indigenous engagement models, and strategies for removing structural, interpersonal, and organizational barriers.

Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, participants discuss how to design, implement, and evaluate Indigenous procurement programs that are ethical, transparent, and community informed. Whether they are updating existing procurement policies or building a new framework, this micro credential equips them to take meaningful steps toward supporting Indigenous participation and economic sovereignty.

Ideal for:

government non-profits private sector procurement specialists leaders hr

and anyone seeking to embed reconciliation in organizational practice.

The micro credential is designed to:

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Build foundational understanding of Indigenous engagement, Treaty obligations, and the role of reconciliation in procurement practices.

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Increase organizational capacity to identify, address, and remove barriers that limit Indigenous participation in procurement processes.

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Equip participants with practical tools for designing, implementing, and evaluating Indigenous procurement programs that are ethical, sustainable, and community informed.

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Strengthen relationships between organizations and Indigenous businesses, Nations, and communities through respectful, effective engagement strategies.

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Support long-term organizational change by integrating Indigenous perspectives, procurement models, and continuous improvement methods into policy and practice.

TESTIMONIALS

  • The course was highly interactive and exceeded my expectations. I’d strongly recommend it to anyone in supply chain, leadership, or the C-suite. If you’re a decision-maker, this training challenges you to think differently about how and why we increase Indigenous participation in projects, and to move beyond the status quo.

    Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned professional, you’ll walk away with practical insights and important questions for your organization around Indigenous relations and reconciliation.

    Tyson Pylypiw
    Manager of Indigenous Relations – North America, Ovintiv

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