Indigenous Practices in Global Trade: Building Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Supply Chains
Global trade is more than goods moving across borders—it’s relationships, knowledge, culture, and sustainability. Indigenous enterprises and communities worldwide have been shaping trade for generations through ethical practices, ecological stewardship, and intergenerational knowledge transfer.
The “Indigenous Practices in Global Trade” series explores seven critical areas where Indigenous knowledge and leadership can transform modern supply chains:
- Building and Honouring Relationships: Trust and reciprocity as the foundation of trade
- Knowledge Gathering: Oral histories and community-led insights shaping decision-making
- Application: Supply chain diversification, risk management, and ecological stewardship
- Context and Language: Co-teaching and culturally informed trade programs
- Validation and Consent: Free, prior, and informed consent as ethical trade practice
- Impact and Evaluation: Measuring community, ecological, and intergenerational outcomes
- Ongoing Collaboration and Sustainability: Embedding Indigenous voices for long-term trade resilience
Each article includes global case studies, practical guidance for trade professionals, and connections to the Festival of Inclusive Trade 2026, where participants can learn, collaborate, and explore ways to integrate Indigenous practices into supply chains.
By reading this series, trade professionals, policymakers, and organisations will gain insights on how to build inclusive, resilient, and sustainable global supply chains, informed by Indigenous expertise and leadership.