Aksis, Edmonton'S Aboriginal Business & Professional Association

Edmonton's Aboriginal Business & Professional Association. Together, we are Making Edmonton the Aboriginal business capital of Canada. www. aksis. ca.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Be Visionaries

Make Edmonton the Aboriginal business capital of Canada.

Be Leaders

Become recognized as the progressive voice of and a passionate advocate for the Aboriginal business and professional community in Edmonton.

Be Connectors

Create a collaborative and inclusive network that encourages members to forge connections and foster mutually beneficial relationships.

Be Actualizers

Realize the potential for productive and profitable participation of Aboriginal people in the Greater Edmonton business and professional community.

Be Advocates

Actively promote the Aboriginal business community as an integral part of the Edmonton business community at large.

Be Inspirational

Be a trusted linkage to resources for education, programs and funding /financing that foster the growth and development of our members.

Be Guides

Provide members with guidance in procuring contracts and sourcing training.

Be Mentors

Offer mentorship, support and career opportunities to local Aboriginal students.

Be Exceptional

Establish an annual award to recognize excellence and celebrate exceptional members of Edmonton’s Aboriginal business community.

Be Upstanding

Encourage members to conduct business in an honest, respectful and socially responsible manner, and ensure members follow a strict code of business ethics.