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…

Plant the Town is a gardening business based in Fort Erie, Ontario. It’s led by Anishinaabe gardener and educator Chante Chevalier. With over 35 years of experience, Chante offers more than just services — she offers care, mentorship, and trust. This business specializes in garden maintenance, outdoor learning spaces, and accessible green design. It supports seniors, schools, and anyone new Read more…

Manitou Bistro serves more than just food—it fosters healing, connection, and cultural celebration. Suzette “Running Star” Foucault founded the bistro to honor Indigenous strength and resilience through traditional and contemporary cuisine. Located in Renfrew, Ontario, we invite you to experience bold flavors, rich storytelling, and warm hospitality at our Indigenous restaurant. Suzette drew inspiration from childhood memories in the kitchen 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…