In 2024, we collaborated with nine community research partners to explore long-term goals and the impact of First Nations community-based enterprises. Our research led to a published paper and expert discussions—discover the key insights through our interactive poster!

This interactive poster is the result of an exciting collaboration between Community First Development and an international design agency, where we explored AI-driven software to explore new ways of sharing our work.

It reflects Community First Development’s commitment to innovation - embracing emerging technologies and rethinking how we share our research and community stories, while staying true to our brand. In all our creative endeavours, we ensure that we respect and honour cultural integrity, traditions, and the voices of the communities we work with.

This project is also about connection. By partnering with a global Indigenous agency, we’re building meaningful relationships, exchanging ideas, and discovering fresh perspectives to communicate our work.

And this is just the beginning. We’re committed to continuous exploration - pushing creative boundaries to showcase the incredible contributions of First Nations businesses, communities, and the insights from our research.

We want to hear from you!

We invite community partners - those we’ve collaborated with in the past five years but are not currently engaged with - who own businesses or community-based enterprises to join our closed online roundtable. This space is dedicated to sharing experiences, challenges, and successes.

First Nations businesses are more than economic ventures; they are driven by cultural, social, and community-led goals, creating lasting impact beyond financial returns.

By sharing your insights, you’ll help strengthen our research and deepen understanding of the motivations, aspirations, and challenges that shape First Nations businesses. To uphold privacy and respect, panel members may choose whether to be identified or remain anonymous.

As a participant, you will:

• Choose your level of visibility - opt to be named for increased exposure or remain anonymous.

• Gain promotional support, including social media tiles and a communique to share with your networks.

• Be featured on our social channels recognising your contribution.

• Access the research report you helped shape.

Join a growing network where shared stories shape research, and research strengthens First Nations enterprises.

Submit your expression of interest to participate in the closed online panel.