Development of an Indigenous Procurement Policy
Have Your Say
Businesses, business organizations, and residents are welcome to share input on the definition of an NWT Indigenous business as well as possible approaches for supporting these businesses in GNWT procurement opportunities. All feedback will be reviewed and taken into consideration for policy development.
Options to provide input include:
Attending a Public Engagement session
(details for each will be added closer to the date)
Norman Wells
April 29 at 6:30 PM
Royal Canadian Legion
Inuvik
May 6 at 6:30 PM
Mackenzie Hotel
Tuktoyaktuk
May 7 at 6:30 PM
Kitti Hall
Hay River
May 12 at 6:30 PM
Hay River Community Hall
Fort Smith
May 13
Northern Life Museum and Cultural Centre
Fort Simpson
May 27
Location TBA
Yellowknife
May 29
Location TBA
Requesting an individual meeting
More in depth discussion either virtual or in person, where practical. Businesses who would like to arrange an individual or group meeting to share input are welcome to reach out to Elizabeth_King@gov.nt.ca to arrange.
Takes approximately 10 minutes and can be done anonymously
Providing written feedback
NWT residents and businesses are welcome to submit written feedback to Elizabeth_King@gov.nt.ca
Background
The GNWT has expressed a commitment to support Indigenous participation in government procurement opportunities and is working on developing a policy to support this goal.
An Indigenous Procurement Policy will strengthen the Northwest Territories by creating more opportunities for Indigenous businesses, fostering local economic growth, and advancing reconciliation. By supporting Indigenous businesses, the policy will contribute to building resilient communities, creating jobs, and enhancing skills development, which benefits all residents of the territory.
The two main components of the policy are:
- Defining an NWT Indigenous business.
- Identifying potential approaches to provide an advantage to NWT Indigenous businesses in GNWT procurement opportunities.
Engagement with Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations is happening separately and has already begun.
Next Steps
Feedback collected from meetings, survey responses and written feedback will help to inform the development of an Indigenous Procurement Policy. A What we Heard Report will be created to summarize feedback received.
