The Canadian Chamber of Commerce presented its Inclusive Growth Award to the Prince George Chamber of Commerce due to its ongoing partnership with the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation.
The award recognizes chambers, businesses and leaders that are breaking down barriers and advancing economic inclusion for underrepresented groups in Canada’s business community.
The Canadian Chamber represents over 400 chambers of commerce and boards of trade and more than 200,000 businesses of all sizes.
Lheidli T’enneh Chief Dolleen Logan joined local chamber Advocacy Committee Chair Dr. Ron Camp and Executive Director Neil Godbout in accepting the award.
In addition, the Prince George Chamber of Commerce signed a formal partnership agreement with the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation in 2022 in which both parties committed to meeting regularly and working together to develop “a sustainable environment that supports a healthy economy and a high quality of life for the betterment” of the community and the region.
Local chamber members voted to amend its bylaw so the elected chief of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation had the authority – along with the mayor of Prince
George – to swear in the Chamber’s board of directors.
At the Chamber’s 2025 annual general meeting, Chief Logan exercised that authority for the first time in the Prince George Chamber’s 114-year history.
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