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BC Achievement Foundation announces 2025 Polygon Award recipients in First Nations Art

August 12, 2025
xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ, (Tsleil-Waututh) / Vancouver, BC (August 12, 2025): The BC Achievement Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Polygon Award in First Nations Art. Presented annually, this award honours excellence in traditional, contemporary, and media art by Indigenous artists in British Columbia, celebrating their creativity, cultural knowledge, and contributions to community. “The 2025 Polygon Award in First Nations Art recognizes artists whose work reflects deep cultural roots and a powerful creative voice. This year’s recipients carry forward tradition while ...

Last chance to get your Early Bird Tickets for the 2025 Indigenous Business Award Gala 

August 5, 2025
Mark your calendar and secure your seat—early bird pricing for the 17th annual Indigenous Business Award (IBA) Gala ends August 15! Don’t miss your chance to join us for an unforgettable evening on Wednesday, November 5 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, as we honour the 2025 IBA recipients and celebrate Indigenous excellence in business across British Columbia. This year’s Gala Co-Directors are Geena Jackson and Chief Willie Sayers, two inspiring leaders whose work champions Indigenous entrepreneurship and community empowerment.  This year’s theme, Stronger Together, highlights leadership grounded ...

KPMG celebrates Indigenous Excellence through Partnerships with BC Achievement

July 23, 2025
Behind every BC Achievement award recipient is a story of perseverance, creativity, and community impact. These stories are strengthened by the partnerships that bring them to life. A key partner in our work is KPMG, whose support of the Indigenous Business Award and the Polygon Award in First Nations Art helps shine a spotlight on Indigenous entrepreneurs and artists. Through financial contributions and creative initiatives, KPMG is helping BC Achievement broaden its reach and deepen its commitment to celebrating excellence. KPMG’s Innovative Approach to First ...

The 2025 Indigenous Business Award Gala: A Celebration Not to Be Missed 

July 2, 2025
Every November, the Indigenous Business Award (IBA) Gala stands out as one of the most inspiring and joyful evenings of the year—and this year’s celebration on November 5 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver promises to be uniquely special.  Now in its 17th year, the IBA Gala shines a powerful spotlight on Indigenous excellence in business across British Columbia. It’s a night that blends recognition, connection, and celebration—and it’s quickly become known as a can’t-miss event for leaders, changemakers, and supporters across sectors.  This year’s recipients ...

BC Achievement Foundation Reveals Recipients of its 17th Annual  Indigenous Business Award Program

June 25, 2025
Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs are celebrated for their transformative achievements xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ, (Tsleil-Waututh) / Vancouver, B.C. (​​June 25, 2025): The BC Achievement Foundation is honoured to announce the recipients of its 17th annual Indigenous Business Award (IBA) program. The award recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs, partnership entities and community-owned enterprises. It is one of five programs led by BC Achievement, an independent foundation that honours excellence and inspires achievement throughout the province. “The 2025 Indigenous Business Award recipients embody the strength, vision, and ...

Celebrating Indigenous Entrepreneurship: Meet the 2025 Indigenous Business Award Recipients

June 25, 2025
BC Achievement is thrilled to share the names of the 2025 recipients of the Indigenous Business Award (IBA) – a celebration of the strength, vision, and innovation thriving within Indigenous economies across British Columbia. Now in its 17th year, the IBA program, one of five award initiatives from the BC Achievement Foundation, honours Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs whose work not only uplifts communities but also drives innovation while staying rooted in culture, land, and tradition. “The 2025 Indigenous Business Award recipients embody the strength, vision, ...