Evolve at Supply Nation Connect 2025: Celebrating the Power of Indigenous Business
Tomorrow the Evolve team heads to set up for Supply Nation Connect 2025—and on Thursday, the largest Indigenous business trade show in the country comes to life. With over 200 exhibitors, the diversity and strength of Indigenous enterprise will be on full display.
From chocolates and gourmet treats to women in fishing, alongside fashion, law, design, technology, and heavy industry—this event is a powerful reminder that Indigenous businesses thrive across every sector.
Why Indigenous Business Matters
At our NAIDOC webinar last month, our First Nations facilitators reminded us just how vital small business is in closing the gap. As Kathleen Cox shared:
“My dream was to come back to my grassroots, start a business, be my own boss, and share my culture and stories. Making your own money gives you the power to make good decisions for yourself, your family, and your community.”
— Kathleen Cox
Kathleen’s story (watch the video) highlights the bigger picture: building Indigenous businesses isn’t just about commerce. It’s about creating independence, strengthening culture, and empowering communities for the future.
Join Us at Connect
We’re excited to see many of our community at Supply Nation Connect this week. If you’ll be there, please come and say hello—just hit reply to let us know!
And if you can’t make it, but want to understand why buying Blak matters, you can read more here: Why It’s Time to Support Indigenous Businesses.
Join us for a Yarn
We invite you to gather with us around the virtual fire — a space to reflect, ask questions, and explore how you can walk forward with purpose. Together, we’ll deepen our understanding and take meaningful steps toward Reconciliation in a genuine, practical way.
