The Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA) announces that Michelle Toner will be stepping down as Executive Director, effective August 8, 2025. During her tenure, Michelle demonstrated unwavering dedication to advancing Indigenous entrepreneurship. Her leadership helped guide NAABA through a period of significant growth and impact. Michelle led the launch of the Shared Services Program, supported by $1.178 million in multi-year, multi-government funding, providing essential tools and resources to [...]

Calvin Helin to headline NAABA Indigenous Business Summit Fort McMurray, Alberta February 10th, 2025 - The Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA) is proud to announce that Calvin Helin, a bestselling multi-award-winning author, lawyer, international speaker, entrepreneur, and advocate for self-reliance, will be the keynote speaker at the 18th Annual NAABA Indigenous Business Summit. The event takes place on March 26 and 27, 2025, at Shell Place, MacDonald Island Park. A champion [...]

NAABA Announces Guest Speaker at 2024 AGM Media Release (Fort McMurray – Wood Buffalo, AB) The Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA) is thrilled to announce that Dr. Ken Coates will be the guest speaker at its Annual General Meeting (AGM). Proudly presented by Bouchier, the annual event will be held at Shell Place on September 19, 2024. Ken Coates is one of Canada's foremost analysts of the challenges [...]

NAABA AGM 2023 Media Release (Fort McMurray – Wood Buffalo, AB) Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA) announced the appointment of 1 new Board member following their Annual General Meeting and Voting on October 10th. During this meeting, their 2022/23 Annual Report was discussed, and it is available here: NAABA 2022/23 Annual Report. The newly appointed Board member is: • Angela Maxson (Creekline) “We are very excited to welcome [...]