ABM Community Memberships

In order to ensure the value-aligned cohesion of the ABM Business Community, we make sure every new member is a good match. This starts with a conversation about you, your values, experience and relationships with Indigenous people. It is ok if you do not have any yet.

If we think you are a good fit, we invite you to attend one of our Online Business Connectors as our guest. Attending will allow you to learn more about ABM while sharing your approach, priorities, and the opportunities you bring. The mutual exchange of information and ideas will enable you and us to assess the potential for continued engagement with the ABM Community.

$4900 year or
$2900 year*

The above rates apply to Indigenous and non-Indigenous companies, government agencies, and associations. Indigenous communities and development corporations do not pay. Please click here.

* Companies that engage with multiple objectives, such as procurement on any scale, revenue generation through diverse business models, horizontal and vertical integration, capacity enhancement partnerships, as well as shared-risk/benefit collaborations, are eligible for a reduced fee of $2000 compared to companies that solely focus on selling a product or service. Procurement scale or the success of collaboration initiatives is not a determining factor for this discount. Nevertheless, it is essential that companies demonstrate a sincere interest and openness towards engaging in discussions. Additionally, it is crucial that the company's representatives possess decision-making authority.

We do not offer tiered membership fees or sponsorships.

We place greater importance on social capital and community than on financial contributions. Therefore, we do not offer sponsorships. Instead, members earn the place they want to hold in the ABM Community by demonstrating leadership, accountability, generosity, and active engagement.

We recognize ABM Members whose engagement elevates their standing in the Community as ABM Co-Creators and ABM Leaders. By decentering money and centering relationships, we are building something more resilient, more just, and more transformative than any corporate sponsorship could.

1. ABM Members

All ABMers are individuals committed to the perpetual process of learning, relationship-building, and engagement in the ABM Community. The align with ABM's purpose, vision and principles.

Key Benefits:

  • Accelerated Development of High-Quality Relationships

  • Expert Guidance and Support

  • Fresh Perspectives and Opportunities for Personal Growth and Enhancing of Cultural Competence

  • Exclusive Access to Insights and Opportunities

  • Peer Mentorship and Collaborative Business Growth

  • Cultivation of Friendships Leading to Better Leadership

  • Access to Exclusive Online Connectors, Streamlined Process of Selecting Pre-Scheduled Meetings, Private and Efficient Communication

2. ABM Co-Creators

ABM Co-Creators are highly engaged members who lead within the community, actively contributing to the continuous evolution and enrichment of ABM.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead one of the ABM Spheres, coordinating meetings and activities.

  • Participate in at least one ABM Uncensored Dialogue Forum, which takes place regularly in Tla’amin Territory.

  • Take the Indigenous Engagement Training, on online course offered by ABM Co-Founder KWAST-en-ayu (L. Maynard Harry) and ABM Co-Creator Canscribe Career College

  • Drive growth by proactively inviting like-minded companies and communities to participate in ABM.

  • Support the ABM Team with their knowledge, energy and friendship.

Additional Benefits:

  • Recognition as an ABM Partner with logo on ABM website, in social media and promotial emails.

  • Deeper engagement resulting in enhanced impact.

  • Enhanced opportunities for business collaboration.

3. ABM Leaders

ABM Leaders are Co-Creators who leverage their capacity to strengthen their Indigenous partners' participation in ABM, enabling them to achieve exceptional results within the ABM Community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide tangible, concrete support to at least one Indigenous community, using their capacity and standing within ABM to create a meaningful impact.

  • Continue to actively lead and participate in ABM initiatives, helping guide the overall vision of the community.

Additional Benefits:

  • Recognition as an ABM Leader with logo on ABM website, in social media and promotial emails.

  • Influence and leadership within the ABM Community and its activities.

  • Recognition for significant contributions to Indigenous communities.

  • Access to exclusive leadership opportunities within ABM.