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…

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…

Red Rebel Armour is an Indigenous streetwear brand that weaves Anishinaabe culture through streetwear fashion to form a social enterprise. The brand aims to blend contemporary streetwear with Indigenous aesthetics, creating a signature and powerful style that celebrates Indigenous identity, resilience, and pride. With the help of our partners and our employment service, we are reducing significant barriers to employment Read more…

NRZ Safety Supply is a proudly Indigenous-owned business located in the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte (MBQ), Ontario. We specialize in reliable, professional-grade PPE supply and safety supplies for workplaces across Canada. Owned and operated by certified safety officer Jody Cassalman, NRZ brings over a decade of industry experience. Our goal is simple—make it easier for businesses, governments, and Read more…