Indigenous Prosperity Centre

04/01/2026

Calling All Indigenous Voices!!

With the launch of the Indigenous Prosperity Centre’s new website, we’re proud to introduce Indigenous Voices—a dedicated space within our website for Indigenous writers, creatives, and storytellers to share their work.

Indigenous Voices is a community-driven platform rooted in sharing and celebrating Indigenous knowledge, stories, and creativity. This is not IPC’s news or marketing—it’s a space to uplift your voice, ideas, and perspectives in your own words.

At IPC, we recognize that storytelling is a powerful part of economic and community life. This space exists to honour those voices and create room for them to be shared, heard, and valued.

Each month, we’ll introduce a theme to help guide submissions and create space for different stories to emerge. As we enter this new chapter, our first call is open—you’re invited to share anything that feels meaningful to you.

Whether it’s a personal reflection, a poem, youth writing, or a creative piece, we welcome you to share what you feel called to express.

Sharing Your Work
Each month, one submission will be selected to be featured on our social media channels and in our newsletter—an opportunity to share your voice with a wider audience and celebrate your work with the community.

What to Include
Your name (or indicate if you’d prefer to remain anonymous)
The Nation or community you belong to
Any additional context you’d like to share about your piece
Whether you’d like your work to be considered for social media and newsletter features

Submit Your Work
Ready to share your voice?
Send your submission to [email protected]

03/31/2026

Our new website is now live! And with it, a lot of thoughtful work behind the scenes.

If you’re curious about the vision, creative process, and partnerships that shaped the platform, we’ve shared more in our full release.

The Indigenous Prosperity Centre (IPC) is committed to the self-directed economic vision of First Nations and Indigenous Peoples on Southern Vancouver Island and throughout British Columbia.

03/31/2026

We’re very excited to share that the Indigenous Prosperity Centre’s new website is now live!

This platform is a dynamic digital hub designed to support Indigenous economic development, strengthen partnerships, and amplify Indigenous voices across the region.

One of the features we’re especially looking forward to growing is the Opportunities Hub, a space where partners and organizations can share opportunities and connect with Indigenous communities, businesses, and talent.

We invite you to explore the site and be part of shaping it.

🔗 https://indigenous-prosperity.ca/

01/19/2026

Public Sector Buyers Expo (Victoria)- Hosted by Procurement Assistance Canada

An exciting opportunity for businesses! This event brings a unique chance to network with federal government procurement experts, alongside representatives from the broader public sector.

The session connects businesses with the resources, people, and procurement opportunities to help them succeed. Build meaningful relationships for your business, explore what the government is buying, who is buying it, and learn how to be a part of public sector procurement.

When? Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST
Where? Victoria, BC

Register to attend: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/programs/pac/event-calendar/event-details.html?id=20251212141047540

12/10/2025

Need help with your holiday shopping list? Check out our Holiday Gift Guide!

Discover incredible gifts from Southern Vancouver Island’s Indigenous makers, creators, and entrepreneurs. Every purchase supports local economies, honours Indigenous creativity and innovation, and helps Indigenous businesses thrive.

✨BUY Indigenous. Shop with purpose this holiday season✨

Explore the full directory at https://indigenousbusinessdirectoryvi.com/ (Clickable Link in Bio)

10/14/2025

The Indigenous Prosperity Centre is proud to support the Possibility Charter, a shared commitment to building a future where opportunity and growth are accessible to all communities.

We signed the Charter because it aligns with our mission: fostering inclusive growth that centres Indigenous knowledge, culture, and leadership. By signing, we're standing for a region where communities, businesses, educators, and leaders come together to shape a stronger, more vibrant future.

Add your voice. Sign the Possibility Charter at choosepossibility.ca.

10/02/2025

A message from Tarrin Sam, the Indigenous Prosperity Centre’s Acting Executive Director

A Dedication to Christina Clarke

As I step into the role of Acting Executive Director of the Indigenous Prosperity Centre, I feel it’s important to take a moment to honour the person who has guided me, supported me, and showed me what true leadership looks like - Christina Clarke.

For those who know Christina, you know she leads with both brilliance and kindness. She is strategic and visionary, but also deeply grounded in community and culture. What stands out most for me, however, is her generosity, the way she shares her knowledge, her time, and her wisdom with those around her. Christina has been my mentor from the very beginning of my time at IPC. She has believed in me, pushed me to grow, and reminded me that leadership is not about titles but about showing up consistently, building trust, and creating space for others
to thrive.

Under Christina’s leadership, IPC became more than an organization, it became a connector, a collaborator, and a trusted partner. She has laid a foundation rooted in relationships and respect, one that I feel privileged to carry forward. Stepping into this role, I know I’m not simply following in her footsteps but walking a path she helped clear, one lined with the values she instilled in our team and the vision she championed for Indigenous-led prosperity.

Christina, thank you for being my teacher and my mentor, but also for being an example of what it means to lead with heart. I carry your teachings with me in this new chapter, and I am so grateful for the time we’ve had together at IPC. Your impact will continue to guide me and guide IPC, well into the future.

09/29/2025

Tomorrow, September 30th, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a day to honour Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. It is also a time to reflect on the ongoing impacts of colonialism and commit to meaningful reconciliation.

We encourage everyone to engage with Indigenous voices, learn from Indigenous media, and support Indigenous Peoples, families, and communities, not just tomorrow, but year-round.

Explore our resource list to see what’s happening locally and where to find opportunities for learning and reflection.🧡

September 30th is a day to honour Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. It is also a time to reflect on the ongoing impacts of colonialism and to...

09/25/2025

Thank you Christina for being such an amazing leader ❤️