The objectives of the IANE-WC Inc. are:
- Promoting and supporting information sharing and networking among members.
- Providing a forum where Indigenous people and organizations, governments, industries and business, and unions learn about best practices on recruitment, retention, and advancement of Indigenous people through employment and training initiatives.
- Providing a forum for Indigenous people and non-Indigenous to increase awareness and understanding of Indigenous relations and where Indigenous people learn about training and employment initiatives.
- Recognizing employers and individuals that demonstrate successful employment initiatives that support the hiring, training, retention and advancement of Indigenous people.