Elaine is from the Syilx (Okanagan) Nation and Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation and is a member of the Penticton Indian Band in the Interior of British Columbia. In her 20s she worked as a bartender and later on as a personal trainer and fitness centre assistant manager. Since then she has been a political advisor, Chief of Staff for the British Read more…

Ya’uc! Hello! I am ‘Up the River Baking’, and I LOVE sugar cookies! I’ve been a home baker for years and in June 2022, with the support of my husband Chris, started my small business. I grew up in Kitimat, B.C. and am part of the xa’isla nation. In fact, we are known as the ‘People of the Snow’. I Read more…

Shining Bear Designs is the only Indigenous clothing business in Canada shining light on Indigenous culture through the artistic creations of wearable teachings. Each piece of apparel is hand designed in small batches creating one of a kind pieces unique to each law. The Seven Sacred Teachings are a set of laws followed by the Indigenous people that help guide Read more…

Shane Miller has created a destination for First Nations people and all people who love food! He says it’s so easy to get fast food and Western food, but nowhere to showcase local Indigenous food. So he created Bannock Slap. He expanded and now also has Hazy Valley Indigenous Cannabis and Millers Market. These 3 small businesses are in the Read more…

BEAUTY SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH THE POWER OF PECANS NUEZ ACRES™ IS THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR ANYONE LOOKING FOR AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY, WATER FREE ALTERNATIVE TO CONVENTIONAL BEAUTY PRODUCTS. Nuez Acres™ is a female-led, Award Winning indigenous-owned business that spans generations and connects the entire back of ‘Turtle Island.’ We are committed to the conservation of water by offering a completely water Read more…

Located inside the Fort Langley National Historic Site, Tradish’s The Ancestor Cafe is more than just an Indigenous restaurant. It’s a space where tradition meets innovation. Led by Chef Sarah Mierau, The Ancestor Café offers guests a unique opportunity to enjoy culturally significant foods that reflect traditional Indigenous nourishment. Our mission is to bridge the gap between urban communities and Read more…

Raven Rising is an e-commerce chocolate shop located in Sudbury, Ontario. Global Indigenous is our inspiration and our legacy. Our chocolates focus on traditional ingredients sourced from Indigenous people and businesses in Canada and globally. We strive to offer sustainable, ethically sourced, traceable, Fair Trade, and organic ingredients. As well, we utilize Callebaut and Cacao Barry products along with their Read more…

1Nation Distribution was incorporated in 2013 as a unique business and distribution model managed by First Nations business leaders to promote healthy, regional economies. Over 400 locations and growing including in industries such as Hotels, Resorts, Casinos and Communities and Travel Center’s. With over a decade of experience building partnerships and relationships with Indigenous and Native American communities in Canada Read more…

Creating healthy products that actually help At Botanacine, a fusion of botany and medicine, we are dedicated to crafting high-quality, wildcrafted essential oils, terpene-specific nasal inhalers, and freeze-dried microgreen powders on our 20-acre farm in the beautiful Cowichan Valley. Our commitment to authenticity, health benefits, and environmental stewardship drives everything we do. Wildcrafted Essential Oils The Art of Wildcrafting A Read more…

Welcome to Studio sísp̓l̓k̓ Gallery where we nurture culture and artistry by “Finding your story on the Land.” Studio sísp̓l̓k̓ Gallery predicts a future where culture, language, trust, reconciliation, healing, and honest relationships that returns to the core of our sqilx’w “of the land” way of being and knowing in the world. Through sharing tasks on the land with Embodied Read more…

Chantelle is an artist from BC with Nisga’a and Métis heritage who specializes in illustration, graphic design, and painting, she does freelance work for private and commercial clientele through her small business Frettchan Studios. Her work ranges from bold formline to charming cartoons to painterly realism. Some of her work is available for licensing and she offers services such as Read more…