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First Nations Business Directory

A Verified Network Connecting Buyers With First Nations Suppliers

The TIBT First Nations Business Directory is a national, verified registry that helps First Nations businesses showcase their capabilities and gives buyers a clear way to find qualified suppliers for construction, development, and built-environment projects.

For First Nations Businesses

Free, Verified, and Built for Opportunity

First Nations businesses can create a no-cost verified profile that highlights their capabilities in a procurement-ready format:

  • First Nations ownership verification
  • Service classification by MasterFormat and industry scopes
  • Regions served and mobility
  • Past project experience and references
  • Capacity, safety, equipment, and insurance
  • Future TIBT built-environment certification levels

Businesses receive automated opportunity matchmaking, procurement notifications from national aggregations, and visibility to buyers searching for First Nations partners.

For Buyers

Fast, Accurate Supplier Identification

The directory provides buyers with:

  • Advanced search tools to filter by trade, region, scope, certification level, and experience.
  • AI-assisted recommendations aligned to upcoming bid packages.
  • Direct contact options to invite businesses to RFQs, walkthroughs, or procurement events.
  • Confidence through multi-layer verification of ownership and capability.

It streamlines market sounding, procurement planning, and First Nations participation tracking.

How the Directory Works

Structured, Verified, and Integrated With Procurement

  • Profiles are aligned to industry standards for easy matching (MasterFormat, NAICS, PSPC categories).
  • AI automatically connects businesses with suitable tenders and buyers with suitable suppliers.
  • Information is continuously validated for accuracy and compliance.
  • The directory links directly with TIBT's national procurement aggregation, ensuring businesses see relevant work and buyers see relevant suppliers.

A Directory With Purpose

TIBT's directory is more than a listing it's a national tool for meaningful First Nations inclusion. It simplifies connections, increases visibility, and ensures every project can access reliable First Nations suppliers throughout its lifecycle.

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