Radicalize your approach
“radical” from Latin “radicalis” = rooted or having roots
Rooted in Indigenous sophistication, ABM is a community of decision-makers who foster collaborations for a livable planet. Together, we cultivate opportunities for learning, business, dialogue, partnership, personal growth, and friendship.
Hard Conversations, Rethinking Business
As ABM Members engage, they develop critical perspectives, confronting the hard truth that business operates within settler colonial systems that clash with Indigenous ways of relating to land. Innovation at ABM emerges from developing increasingly sophisticated business practices while navigating the compromises required to operate without undermining the rights of Indigenous people to exist.
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What Shapes us
Purpose:
We uphold the community we have created as a stronghold for honest and uncensored dialogue about the complex dynamics of business, money, and their effects on human relationships, culture, and the planet.Through this dialogue, we evolve how we do business in service of a livable planet.
Vision:
Prosperous people on a livable planet. -
How we connect
Spheres – trusted circles where opportunities are built, not just found
Online Connectors – curated spaces to meet peers and collaborators one-on-one
In-Person Events – immersive experiences that accelerate relationships
Dialogue Forums – spaces for critical conversations that shape you and your actions
Reciprocal Relationships with Indigenous Governments and Development Corporations – insights into stewardship priorities and economic realities for informed connections
Partnership with IEP - enhanced opportunities for the members of the ABM Community
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How You Get Started
Join as our guest and step into the ABM experience, where authentic, immediate connections with remarkable people set the tone for lasting relationships.
ABM Community Leaders are Builders who leverage their capacity to strengthen their Indigenous partners’ participation in ABM, enabling them to achieve exceptional results.
• Provide tangible, concrete support to at least one Indigenous government or development corporation, using their capacity and standing within ABM to create meaningful impact
• Actively lead and participate in ABM initiatives, helping guide the overall vision of the community
ABM Community Builders are highly engaged Members who actively contribute to the continuous evolution and enrichment of ABM.
• Lead one of the ABM Spheres, coordinating meetings and activities
• Participate in ABM Uncensored Dialogue Forums, held regularly in Tla’amin Territory and/or complete the Indigenous Engagement Training offered by ABM Co-Founder KWAST-en-ayu
• Drive growth by proactively inviting like-minded companies
• Support the ABM Team with their knowledge, energy, and friendship
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