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…

Boreal Heartland Herbal Products Inc. is Indigenous-owned and operated, based in Air Ronge, Saskatchewan, and began in 2017 as an initiative of the Keewatin Community Development Association (KCDA) — a longstanding northern non-profit dedicated to supporting career, education, business, and economic development in the region. Rooted in the pristine boreal forests, our products are sustainably harvested by Indigenous people on 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…

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…