A TRUSTED
INDIGENOUS-LED
STANDARD FOR THE
BUILT ENVIRONMENT.
TIBT aligns Indigenous values with modern construction standards. Clear criteria, credible verification, and a dashboard that keeps everything in one place.
TURTLE ISLAND BUILDING TRUST
The Turtle Island Building Trust (TIBT) is a national Indigenous led digital platform designed to transform how Canada's built environment engages with Indigenous participation. It provides a centralized procurement and opportunity portal where Indigenous businesses can register free of cost, showcase their capabilities, and be matched with buyers through modern, scalable technology. TIBT brings transparency, verification, and inclusive procurement planning into every stage of project delivery, supporting meaningful participation and measurable impact across construction and development sectors.
READY TO BEGIN?
INDIGENOUS BUSINESSES
TIBT gives Indigenous businesses a free, verified profile to showcase their capabilities and be seen by buyers across Canada's built environment sector. The platform centralizes procurement opportunities from major buyers, making it easier to find bids that match your trade, region, and experience. With matchmaking tools, project visibility, and upcoming support services, TIBT helps Indigenous businesses access more work and compete on a level playing field.
BUYERS
TIBT provides buyers with a verified directory of Indigenous vendors, offering clear visibility into skills, capacity, and trade coverage across the country. Buyers can post their own procurement opportunities directly on the platform and access TIBT's built environment certifications, helping them assess Indigenous participation with clarity and confidence. Designed for compliance and transparency, TIBT supports buyers in meeting inclusion goals while improving sourcing efficiency and overall project delivery.
INDIGENOUS LED
100% First Nations-owned and guided by reconciliation.
TIERED CERTIFICATION
Clear levels with measurable progress.
DATA SOVEREIGNTY
Respect for ownership, consent, and stewardship.
COMPLIANCE & RISK
Verified documentation that reduces uncertainty.
CERTIFIED INDIGENOUS BUSINESSES
This program provides assurance of authenticity that Indigenous businesses are majority owned and controlled by an Indigenous person.
FIND AN INDIGENOUS BUSINESS
Search TIBT's Vendor Directory to find Certified Indigenous Businesses for partnerships and/or purchases.
EXPLORE OUR SERVICES
Initiatives that support culturally informed design, procurement, and partnerships.
