Bawating Building Science will use their grant
to help more communities incorporate traditional knowledge to find
solutions for building challenges
TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2023
/CNW/ - Today, Hydro One Networks Inc. (Hydro One) and
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) announced the ten
recipients of the Hydro One Indigenous Entrepreneurship Grant.
Grant recipients include Indigenous businesses from
across Ontario, providing services such as housing,
construction, virtual reality and web development, cultural
awareness training, graphic and commercial art, and family
reunification. Each recipient will receive $7,500 to assist in achieving their business
goals and enhancing opportunities in communities.
This year's grant recipients are:
- Bawating Building Science, located in Kettle and Stoney Point First Nation
- Poptronic Rentals, Inc, located in Akwesasne
- Boreal Cork Company, located in Kenora
- INASK OON (Stem of Grass) I&IT SOLUTIONS, located in Sand
Point First Nation
- Ode'imini-giizis Transformative Solutions, located in
Niagara Falls
- Nawash Power Group, located in Neyaashiinigmiing
- Niibing Tribal Tours, located in Neebing
- Gijichaag, located in Chippewas of the Thames
- Storm Angeconeb, located in Mckenzie
Island
- Six Nations Construction Corporation, located in Ohsweken
"We'd like to thank Hydro One and the CCAB for selecting us as a
recipient of the Hydro One Indigenous Entrepreneurship Grant,"
said Trevor Trainor, President, Bawating Building Science. "At
Bawating Building Science, we strive to listen to the communities
we service and incorporate traditional knowledge with our
understanding of scientific and engineering principles to find
solutions to building design and construction challenges. This
support signifies a step towards realizing the ongoing goals of our
business and the communities we work with."
"Congratulations to all our recipients of the Hydro One
Indigenous Entrepreneurship Grant," said Tabatha Bull,
President and CEO, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. "For
the third consecutive year, we're pleased to continue working with
Hydro One to assist Ontario Indigenous businesses in growing their
companies and achieving their goals."
"As a proud partner of the CCAB, Hydro One thanks all applicants
and wishes to congratulate each of the grant recipients," said
Penny Favel, Vice President, Indigenous Relations, Sustainability
and President & CEO Remote Communities Inc., Hydro One. "We are
committed to Reconciliation and working together with Indigenous
communities as partners. This grant is an incredible opportunity
for us to discover new Indigenous companies with whom we can do
business. We will continue to leverage our unique position in the
province to expand our network of Indigenous businesses and create
mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities."
As a gold-certified member in CCAB's Progressive Aboriginal
RelationsTM (PAR) program, Hydro One is committed
to fostering an equitable and sustainable economy. This partnership
is a part of Hydro One's commitment to direct 20 per cent of its
corporate donations and sponsorships to Indigenous communities and
organizations that benefit Indigenous communities. Hydro One is
also committed to increasing its Indigenous procurement spend to
five per cent of the company's purchases of materials and services
by 2026.
About the Canadian Council for
Aboriginal Business
CCAB is committed to the full participation of Indigenous
peoples in Canada's economy. As a national, non-partisan
association, its mission is to promote, strengthen and enhance a
prosperous Indigenous economy through the fostering of business
relationships, opportunities, and awareness. CCAB offers
knowledge, resources, and programs to its members to cultivate
economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples and businesses
across Canada. For more information
visit www.ccab.com.
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Ontario's largest electricity
transmission and distribution provider with approximately 1.5
million valued customers, approximately $31.5 billion in assets as at December 31, 2022, and annual revenues in 2022 of
approximately $7.8 billion.
Our team of approximately 9,300 skilled and dedicated employees
proudly build and maintain a safe and reliable electricity system
which is essential to supporting strong and successful communities.
In 2022, Hydro One invested approximately $2.1 billion in its transmission and distribution
networks, and supported the economy through buying approximately
$1.9 billion of goods and
services.
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through community investment, sustainability and diversity
initiatives. We are designated as a Sustainable Electricity Leader™
by Electricity Canada.
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