Indigenous Economic Growth Through Employment

ABORIGINALHIRE.CA  ·  AWARENESS  ·  MARCH 2026

Indigenous Economic Growth Through Employment

Indigenous Canadians continue to face higher unemployment rates and lower average wages than non-Indigenous workers despite being one of Canada's fastest-growing populations. Addressing this gap benefits all Canadians.

Research shows that closing the Indigenous employment gap could add tens of billions of dollars annually to Canada's GDP. Indigenous employment is a national economic priority — not just a social one.

•        Geographic isolation from urban job centres

•        Unequal access to training and certification programs

•        Discrimination in hiring processes

•        Lack of culturally safe workplaces

•        Post positions on Indigenous-focused platforms like Aboriginal Hire

•        Partner with local Indigenous employment centres

•        Provide cultural awareness training to all staff

•        Create clear advancement pathways for Indigenous employees

Aboriginal Hire connects Indigenous job seekers directly with employers committed to inclusive hiring — making the path from talent to opportunity as direct as possible.