Langley Chamber member Keenan Beavis, founder of Longhouse Media, will be this year's 2025 Young Indigenous Entrepreneur Award recipient, presented by the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB)!  This award is in recognition his business growth and innovation, as well as his commitment to mentorship and relationship-building. 

Beavis began his entrepreneurial journey on YouTube and selling T-shirts in his early teen years before founding Longhouse Branding & Marketing. He is a strong advocate for entrepreneurs, leadership, youth employment, and community development and will be honored at the East Coast Business Forum and Awards in Halifax this April.  Beavis’ business has generated over $335 million in revenue for more than 800 businesses and organizations across Canada, but Longhouse’s impact extends beyond marketing with initiatives like the Longhouse Business Award.

"I'm proud to be an Indigenous entrepreneur, because our people not only support one another through challenges but also celebrate each other's successes,” says Beavis. “Business and community are two things we're great at and it's what this country needs more of.  At this critical time in our economy, thank you to Canadian Council for Indigenous Business for encouraging entrepreneurship and helping business owners take a chance on themselves like I have."

His leadership integrates Indigenous values with business excellence, and he is committed to mentoring the next generation of Indigenous entrepreneurs.

“It’s inspiring to see Keenan’s ambition, passion, and commitment to fostering new talent as he continues to grow a successful business,” said Tabatha Bull, CCIB President and CEO. “His leadership reflects the strength and innovation of Indigenous entrepreneurs. This recognition is well earned, and I look forward to seeing all that Keenen will accomplish in the future."

The Young Indigenous Entrepreneur award recognizes the hard work of Indigenous business leaders under the age of 35 and honours impressive young entrepreneurs who are driving the Indigenous economy forward. This CCIB award will be presented at the CCIB’s East Coast Business Forum & Awards Dinner on April 8, 2025, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.