New Report Confirms Indigenous Participation Strengthens Saskatchewan’s Economy – paNOW
Apr 20, 2026
A new report released by the Indigenous Manufacturing and Contracting Network (IMCN) confirms what Indigenous communities and businesses have long known: when Indigenous peoples are meaningfully included in the economy, the benefits extend far beyond individual projects—to families, communities, and future generations.
The report finds that Indigenous economic activity in Saskatchewan’s manufacturing and construction sectors generated $2.6 billion in total output and supported more than 5,100 full-time equivalent jobs in 2022. Indigenous-owned businesses were also shown to create stronger local employment outcomes and retain more economic value within the province.
