Respectful Icebreaker Activities for Business Meetings with Indigenous Groups

• Jam Bingo: Use a tool like Jam Bingo with custom prompts designed to foster mutual understanding and find common ground in a business context.

Jam Bingo works well here because it's flexible and participant-led. Instead of forcing everyone to speak in front of the group immediately, it allows for one-on-one conversations to happen organically. You can customize prompts to be culturally attuned and relevant.

• Find someone who has worked on a project that benefited their local community.
• Find someone who can share a word from a language other than English.
• Find someone who has a similar goal for sustainable business practices.
• Find someone and ask about a mentor who inspired them in their career.

These prompts encourage sharing and discovery without being intrusive, laying the foundation for a strong professional relationship.

The goal is to create a space where everyone feels heard and respected. An activity like this moves the interaction from a transactional meeting to a relational one.

• DO: Prioritize listening over talking.
• DO: Be authentic and patient. Relationship-building cannot be rushed.
• DON'T: Use overly competitive or high-pressure games.
• DON'T: Make assumptions or use stereotypes. Let individuals share what they are comfortable with.

For more prompt ideas tailored to community and partnership building, explore our free library.