Indigenous Engagement Opportunities

Recruiting Indigenous CPA Students

We have Indigenous staff dedicated to recruiting future Indigenous CPA students through active outreach and hosting Indigenous webinars and events (in person and online). The CPA Western School of Business and the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Alberta have collaborated with Indigenous subject matter experts to create courses tailored to Indigenous learners.

Visit Indigenous Learners in Accounting or contact recruitment@bccpa.ca.

Engaging Indigenous Youth and Post-Secondary Students

For Indigenous youth and high school students, we have various programs and financial support that can help them identify and reach their career goals.

This includes our own student ambassador program, partnership with the Junior Achievement Program and the Youth Entrepreneurship and Training Program, as well as providing funding support to attend AFOA BC’s Economic Development Conference.

We also actively engage and support Indigenous postsecondary students on-campus and with our own initiatives.

In addition to sponsoring and engaging on-campus student ambassadors, we attend and sponsor various on-campus Lunch & Learns, Indigenous Student Feasts, and other Indigenous student events. Recently, in partnership with TELUS, we’ve launched the TELUS Award for Indigenous Post-Secondary Success ($2,500). Visit the CPA Education Foundation (CPAEF).

Supporting Indigenous Communities

We work closely with Indigenous organizations, including AFOA BC and FMB, and are open to working with Indigenous organizations and communities such as Friendship Centres, Employment Programs, Métis organizations and First Nations.

We are seeking opportunities for collaboration to help build community financial capacity. We can partner in ways that work for you and your organization or community.

This can include:

Sponsoring events and activities that align with our mandate
Participating at employment fairs and other events
Running career workshops to support career development

In addition, there may be opportunities for you to participate in our Indigenous advisory committees on an adhoc basis.

Contact indigenous@bccpa.ca.

Supporting Indigenous Entrepreneurs and Businesses

We provide free and unbiased financial literacy sessions in-person or online for Indigenous entrepreneurs and business owners. Our program also provides general content for those in grade 4-12, post-secondary education, adults, seniors, women, and entrepreneurs. Visit CPA Financial Literacy Program.

We also source and buy from Indigenous-owned companies.