Mohawk Medbuy Designated as an Aboriginal Procurement Champion
Mohawk Medbuy (MMC) is proud to announce that we are now an Aboriginal Procurement Champion through the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB). MMC is a non-Indigenous Member of CCAB, and this new designation recognizes our commitment to Indigenizing Canada’s health care supply chain by empowering and uplifting the participation of Indigenous businesses.
Becoming an Aboriginal Procurement Champion is a critical milestone in MMC’s Reconciliation Journey. “Mohawk Medbuy is actively engaged in concrete action towards meaningful, impactful Economic Reconciliation,” said Tony DiEmanuele, MMC’s President and CEO. “Our designation as an Aboriginal Procurement Champion solidifies our commitment to fostering genuine economic opportunities for Indigenous-led businesses and working together to build a resilient public sector supply chain.”
As a not-for-profit, shared services organization, MMC’s national scale and scope uniquely position us to grow the participation of Indigenous businesses across Canada’s health care supply chain. Our longstanding relationships with Members, vendors, government stakeholders and partners, including our ongoing collaboration with MSS Ltd., provide a strong foundation to cultivate these opportunities. Additionally, in 2022, MMC welcomed our first Director, Indigenous Partnerships and Strategies – a dedicated staff position focused on developing a long-term strategy to advance MMC’s goal of meaningful Economic Reconciliation and accelerate our engagement.
“We commend Mohawk Medbuy for their efforts to build a value-based supply chain in the crucial sector of health care, including the building of an Indigenous supply chain and, now, on their commitment to becoming an Aboriginal Procurement Champion,” said CCAB President and CEO, Tabatha Bull. “Mohawk Medbuy continuously gives back to the hospitals and other care providers they serve and is committed to expanding opportunities for Indigenous businesses. We look forward to seeing the results of their efforts.”
ABOUT THE CANADIAN COUNCIL FOR ABORIGINAL BUSINESS
The Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is a conduit of knowledge, contracts and business development that seeks to promote, strengthen, and enhance a prosperous Indigenous economy in Canada. Founding in 1982, the CCAB works to bridge the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses and communities as a means to strengthen the Indigenous supply chain in Canada and truly work towards economic reconciliation.
ABOUT MOHAWK MEDBUY
Mohawk Medbuy is a national, not-for-profit, shared services organization that supports hundreds of health care providers across Canada, as well as child welfare agencies and other public sector organizations. MMC provides value-driven contracting and procurement solutions for medical/surgical supplies, pharmaceutical products, local sourcing, capital equipment (FF&E) and nutrition solutions. MMC also provides data analytics, in-hospital services, warehousing/logistics, technology services, procure-to-pay services, accounts payable and linen services.
With an emerging focus on sustainability and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, MMC is actively supporting the creation of a resilient value chain that incorporates environmental, social and economic wellbeing. The Burlington, ON-based organization also has offices in Toronto, Thunder Bay, Kingston, Brantford and London, a distribution centre in Oakville and a linens facility in Hamilton.