JOURNAL ARTICLE

From Sixties Scoop survivor to B.C. entrepreneur: Once restricted to B.C. as a government ward, Gordon Shank now helps Canadian firms source globally.

  • Published In: Business in Vancouver, 2026, n. 1895. P. 4 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: XIONG, DAISY 3 of 3

Abstract

The article features Gordon Shank, chief executive officer of GS Consulting in British Columbia (BC). It describes the difficulties he faced in foster care when he was younger and how his experiences influenced his determination to succeed despite being an Indigenous person. It discusses the growth of his multi-million-dollar global business that helps BC companies diversify long before the trade war between Canada and the U.S.

Additional Information

  • Source:Business in Vancouver. 2026/03, Issue 1895, p4
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0849-5017
  • Accession Number:192024850

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