NITA
was founded in 1989 to promote economic self-reliance
and strengthen Aboriginal participation in the
mainstream economy. To carry out this mandate,
it has organized approximately 90 national events
throughout its history.
Most events have focused on key economic and
training issues that are fundamental to the growth
and well-being of Aboriginal Canada. While NITA
remains one of the premier event organizers in
Aboriginal Canada, its activities have grown to
include production of useful Aboriginal business
directories, and houses and markets one of the
largest libraries of Aboriginal business publications
in Canada.
Since 1989, NITA has developed one
of the best databases on Aboriginal business in
Canada. In essence, NITA has evolved into a sophisticated
communications organization--possibly able to inform
the Aboriginal community about breaking developments
more rapidly and effectively than any other organization
in Canada.
In addition, NITA is developing a sophisticated,
highly useful web portal that will provide a variety
of valuable services to Aboriginal Canada. Such
services include:
(a) access for small Aboriginal businesses to
web E-commerce through the new NITAnet storefront;
(b) the first on line Aboriginal directory in
Canada;
(d) sectoral forums that will provide valuable
information and contacts;
(c) the NITAnet trading board that will allow
the postings of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal
organizations looking for opportunities, employment,
business partners, etc.;
(e) an entirely new kind of web platform for Aboriginal
people to purchase goods and services;
(f) eventually NITA have available full webcasting
production studio for the development of Aboriginal
programming, webcasting marketing and product
placement opportunities.
NITA will continue to evolve with the growing
Aboriginal community in Canada.
A History to share...
Since 1989, the Native Investment and Trade Association
(NITA) has been the central business communications
link connecting Aboriginal businesses with each
other and the larger business community.
The association has developed one of the most comprehensive
Aboriginal business databases in Canada and has
forged extensive networks in the Aboriginal and
mainstream business and industry communities. As
a non-profit, non-political association, NITA
is dedicated to helping the Aboriginal community
pursue self-reliance through economic development
and entrepreneurship.
NITA is Canada's premiere Aboriginal Conference
and Event organizer. NITA has produced approximately
80 successful and rewarding National and International
events.
NITA offers its event planning expertise to
all those who wish to communicate with Aboriginal
Peoples through business symposiums and events.
NITA also provides a range of products and
services described under the “About Us”
link.
