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title: Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) Certification
description: Our training programs will help your organization achieve PAIR certification and demonstrate your commitment to prosperity for Indigenous communities.
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# Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) Certification Program

### *What is PAIR?*

 

Partnership Accreditation In Indigenous Relations (PAIR) is a certification program created by the [Canadian Council for Indigenous Business](https://www.ccib.ca/) (CCIB). This program confirms corporate performance in Indigenous relations at the Bronze, Silver, or Gold level. Certified companies promote their level with a PAIR logo, which signals to Indigenous communities that they are good business partners; great places to work; and are committed to prosperity in Indigenous communities. PAIR is the only Corporate Social Responsibility program with an emphasis on Indigenous Relations.

 

![PAIR_CCIB_LogoCombo_2026](https://www.ictinc.ca/hubfs/Logos%20(External)/PAIR_CCIB_LogoCombo_2026.svg)

 

### Steps

1. Register with the [Canadian Council for Indigenous Business](https://www.ccib.ca/pair/) (CCIB).
2. Contact us to discuss your organization’s needs.
3. Start your cultural awareness training with our **Indigenous Awareness** or **Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples®** courses.

#### Benefits of becoming PAIR certified include:

- Strengthening the connection with the growing Indigenous labour market
- Seizing the opportunity to reflect on your own values as a company
- Demonstrating your commitment to working across cultures
- Increasing competitive advantage through an established reputation of Corporate Social Responsibility.

#### PAIR through Indigenous Corporate Training (ICT)

- All ICT training courses meet or exceed PAIR requirements and are delivered by trainers who have a deep understanding of the themes, history, protocol, etiquette, and approach required to achieve PAIR and implement organizational change.
- ICT offers various training formats, providing customized training programs to help your organization meet its specific needs and achieve certification.
- No matter where your organization is on your PAIR journey, ICT provides training to realize the benefits of the program and actualize your organization’s commitment to the prosperity of Indigenous communities.

#### PAIR Training Partners

![BC Housing logo](https://www.ictinc.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Clients/BCHousing_550w.png?width=550&height=350&name=BCHousing_550w.png) ![Greater Victoria Harbour Authority logo](https://www.ictinc.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Clients/GVHA_550w.png?width=550&height=350&name=GVHA_550w.png) ![okane logo](https://www.ictinc.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Clients/OKane_550w.png?width=550&height=350&name=OKane_550w.png) ![CIMS logo](https://www.ictinc.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Clients/CIMS_550w.png?width=550&height=350&name=CIMS_550w.png) ![Tolko logo](https://www.ictinc.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Clients/Tolko_550w.png?width=550&height=350&name=Tolko_550w.png) ![Paper Excellence logo](https://www.ictinc.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Clients/PaperExcellence_550w.png?width=550&height=350&name=PaperExcellence_550w.png)

#### Your Commitment **+** Our Training **=** Informed Indigenous Relations

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