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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

My name is Shelby Crowchild, I am a beadwork artist from the Tsuu T’ina Nation outside of Calgary, Alberta. More recently, I found my way out to the beautiful Vancouver Island about 4 years ago. At the age of 17, as a young mother, I discovered the art of beading. This past year, it has become my full-time business. As Read more…

Since 2006 Spirit Bear Coffee Company has been sourcing and craft-roasting some of the finest organic and fair-trade coffee in the world. At coffee origins in South America, we support the health of our farmers through organic farming methods and ensure that they are paid fairly via fair-trade premiums. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional coffee experience and to 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…

Connected Cuppas blends premium quality loose leaf teas to create original and tasty creations. We blend with individuals in mind to create teas to help boost your immunity, help with rest, fight inflammation and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. We do custom blends for companies to gift to their customers and staff. Read more…

White Buffalo Coffee Company was created to share the energy, strength, and power within the message of the Seven Teachings. As a result, these are among the most sacred laws and guiding principles we have: Wisdom: to listen to the answers of questions asked and those not asked  Love:  a passion for what we do  Respect:  for those on their Read more…