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OP-ED: Indian tokenism under attack in Ottawa

Blacklock’s Reporter has just updated a Department of Indigenous Services investigation of contractors falsely claiming indigenous ownership of their businesses in order to qualify for contracts.

Aug 21, 2025
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By Hymie Rubenstein

Blacklock’s Reporter has just updated a Department of Indigenous Services investigation of contractors falsely claiming indigenous ownership of their businesses in order to qualify for federal contracts. The audit, promised in 2024, aims to ensure the integrity of the Indigenous Business Directory, which lists…

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