Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs

Shop First Nations supports Indigenous women entrepreneurs. In recognition of their leadership, our directory spotlights local businesses owned by Indigenous women. Most importantly, show your support for these Indigenous businesses by shopping with the companies listed below!

For more information on Indigenous women entrepreneurship in Canada, read the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business study: Breaking Barriers – A decade of Indigenous women’s entrepreneurship in Canada. In summary, it provides a review of Indigenous women entrepreneurship in Canada’s economy, the barriers to their entrepreneurial success, Indigenous women entrepreneurs’ unique approaches to innovation, and recommendations for a more inclusive ecosystem to support Indigenous women in their economic pursuits and social activities.