Saturday, November 15, 2026
The Sternwheeler Hotel & Conference Centre | Whitehorse, Yukon
The Arctic Indigenous Business Awards celebrate Indigenous business excellence, leadership, innovation, and economic impact across Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
Produced by the Yukon First Nations Chamber of Commerce, the Awards create a pan-Arctic platform to recognize the people, businesses, and organizations strengthening Indigenous economies and creating opportunities for future generations.
The Arctic Indigenous Business Awards recognize more than conventional measures of business success.
The Awards celebrate Indigenous businesses and leaders demonstrating achievement through economic impact, entrepreneurship, leadership, community contribution, innovation, cultural strength, Nation building, and the creation of long-term opportunity.
By bringing together Indigenous businesses, communities, governments, industry, and economic partners from across the three northern territories, AIBA is designed to increase the visibility of Indigenous business success and strengthen connections across the Arctic economy.
Top Indigenous Business
Recognizes exceptional business performance, growth, and leadership.
Indigenous Entrepreneur
Recognizes outstanding entrepreneurial achievement.
Indigenous Export
Recognizes businesses successfully reaching external markets.
Community Builder
Recognizes economic leadership that strengthens communities.
Indigenous Women in Leadership
Recognizes exceptional leadership by Indigenous women.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognizes enduring contributions to Indigenous prosperity and economic development.
Rising Leader
Recognizes emerging Indigenous leaders demonstrating innovation and future-focused growth.
Indigenous Innovation
Recognizes innovation in products, services, technologies, or business models.
Emerging Business
Recognizes businesses demonstrating exceptional growth potential.
Housing & Community Development
Recognizes leadership and achievement advancing housing, infrastructure, and stronger northern communities.
Know an Indigenous business, entrepreneur, leader, or organization making an impact across the North?
Nominations are open to eligible nominees from Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
We encourage nominations that reflect the diversity, strength, innovation, and leadership of Indigenous economies across the Arctic.
The Arctic Indigenous Business Awards offer organizations an opportunity to stand alongside the Indigenous businesses and leaders shaping the future of the northern economy.
Sponsorship opportunities include:
Sponsors receive meaningful recognition connected to the event experience while helping elevate Indigenous business achievement across the Arctic.
