he inaugural Urban Indigenous Social Economy Forum aims to amplify the voices of community-driven urban Indigenous social economy initiatives, to educate the social innovation/social finance (SI/SF) sector on the unique needs of urban Indigenous social purpose organizations, and to share creative and novel insights to advance the work of the social economy ecosystem. We seek to unite changemakers and visionaries from across industries and sectors to reimagine inclusive, sustainable, and equitable futures informed by urban Indigenous perspectives. The Forum highlights the diverse and invaluable work of Friendship Centres (FCs) and urban Indigenous social purpose organizations who are working to foster economic and social prosperity for and by Indigenous Peoples in urban communities. By doing so, the Forum aims to amplify the unique insights, experiences, and ideas that will strengthen collective impact to reimagine the future of the social economy.
