Industry Working Together for Reconciliation

At IMCN, we empower Indigenous communities to foster collaborative thinking to further drive workplace innovation. Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of Indigenous people and generate long-term prosperity through the support and promotion of Indigenous business and individuals in the manufacturing and contracting sectors.

We want to bridge the manufacturing workforce gap by creating training and education programs leading to well-paying careers for Indigenous youth and adults that want to upskill.

IMCN is the first Indigenous led and Indigenous owned membership-based network in Contracting and Manufacturing that advocates for Indigenous owned businesses and communities. We are a new organization that has big plans to grow and become the premiere network to advocate and support Indigenous owned businesses and communities.

About IMCN

The Indigenous Manufacturing and Contracting Network (IMCN) was created to:

Increase opportunities for Indigenous businesses and communities.
Build Indigenous professional and business capacity across industries.
Amplify Indigenous voices in advocacy and policy development.
Showcase the power of Indigenous values in business and leadership.
Lead the conversation on Reconciliation within industry.
Share and generate best practices through leadership.

Our Values

We believe:

Indigenous economic inclusion benefits everyone. Strong partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous industry leaders and governments are essential to building a resilient and prosperous economy.
Indigenous values are essential. In designing and implementing sustainable business practices that protect and benefit future generations.
Collective solutions transform systems. Collaboration is essential to building positive and equitable relationships.
Wisdom comes from experience. We value the insights of those with industry expertise and lived experience. Effective decision-making requires listening to all voices.

What We Do

The Indigenous Manufacturing and Contracting Network (IMCN) supports increased access to capacity-building, business development, partnerships, and investment opportunities.

We do this by:

Sharing best practices and resources
Promoting IMCN members
Facilitating and participating in targeted learning and networking events
Advocating for member needs in government and industry procurement and policy spaces

Our work helps strengthen Indigenous participation and leadership in the manufacturing and contracting sectors.

How We Do It

IMCN’s current Strategic Plan is guided by three core goals set by our Board of Directors:

Support
We maintain a stable funding base through government grants, sponsorships, and membership growth. IMCN continues to expand its role as a convener and leading voice for equitable access to business development, employment, and training opportunities for Indigenous Peoples.

Connect
We strengthen relationships and increase engagement with current and potential members through in-person events and improved digital platforms that foster collaboration and visibility.

Build
We collect and share valuable resources and deliver professional and business development support that strengthens member capacity. This includes promoting best practices and creating opportunities to connect with peers, mentors, and industry partners.

Executive Director

Harley began his career in supply chain management in 2006 and earned his Certificate in Purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) in 2008. Since then, he has held a variety of leadership roles across both large corporations and small businesses, focusing on organizational growth, strategic development, and building strong industry partnerships.

A strong advocate for Indigenous economic participation, Harley played a key role in developing partnerships that created employment opportunities for First Nations communities, supported Indigenous businesses, and fostered meaningful engagement between industry and Indigenous organizations. His work has helped generate lasting economic benefits through workforce development, procurement opportunities, and community investment.

Harley has been actively involved with Supply Chain Canada for many years, including serving as a Director on the national board. He currently serves as Chair of the Saskatchewan Institute.

As Executive Director of IMCN, Harley brings extensive experience in supply chain management, business development, and Indigenous engagement, helping advance opportunities and connections for Indigenous businesses across Canada.

Outside of work, Harley enjoys spending time at his cabin with family, as well as golfing and fishing when time allows.