Dark Laydee Designs is handcrafted by mixed Stó:lō artist, Andee Jasper in her home studio located on the traditional, unceded territory of the Semiahmoo First Nation (White Rock, BC). Combining her background in fashion with her heritage of crafting, she started Dark Laydee Designs in the Spring of 2019 as a way to connect with her culture and community. Andee has a degree in Fashion Design & Technology, and has worked in the fashion …
West Coast Inspired. Nature Derived. Camp Candle Co. is an Indigenous, women-owned business located in Maple Ridge, BC and graciously living and working on the unceded land of the Coast Salish, Kwikwetlem, səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Katzie, Kwantlen and Qayqayt Nations.
Camp Candle Co. is a proud maker of hand-poured artisan soy candles, gifts and home products. Our candles and melts are made with natural soy and coconut wax that is sustainably grown and …
Shining Bear Designs is located in Coquitlam, B.C. on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem First Nation). They are a proudly Indigenous-owned and operated business. “I am Annishanaabe originally from Northern Ontario. I shine light on Indigenous culture and beliefs through the artistic creations of ‘Wearable Teachings’ based on the ‘Seven Sacred Laws’.” Each piece of uniquely designed apparel is one of a kind created in small batches and spreads …
Bear Essential Oils is an Indigenous wellness brand that honours cultural knowledge, community spirit and self care. The business launched during the global pandemic on Quinsam Reserve, located on the unceded traditional territory of the Ligwiłda’xw people; the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum, and Kwiakah First Nations, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Founder, Alissa Assu belongs to the Laksamshu (Fireweed and Owl) Clan from the Wet’suwet’en First Nation People located in …
Salish Soils is a resource recovery center located on the Sunshine Coast on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the shíshálh Nation. They take waste residuals including fish, biosolids, green waste, food waste, wood waste, and turn them into value-added products, as well as offer residential recycling services.
Question: How are you supporting other local businesses?
Answer: We are the local composting facility located on the Sunshine Coast. We turn waste that local residents and businesses produce and turn it into high-quality compost. We take feedstock every day from …
Massy Books is in Vancouver, B.C., on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Massy Books is a funky retail destination in Vancouver’s Chinatown neighbourhood — made all the more vibrant by the book lovers who walk through its doors. It’s a place people feel welcome to explore and ask questions and browse in ways that give pause to the day.
Question: How are you supporting other local …
Raven Reads is located in Kamloops, B.C. on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc (Interior-Salish Secwepemc (Shuswap) speaking peoples).
Raven Reads was born when Founder and Owner, Nicole McLaren started a book club as a gathering place to share incredible books and open a dialogue. The impacts of the book club were beautiful, which sparked her inspiration to expand this experience.
Raven Reads works to create a safe space to …
Sweetgrass Soaps is located in Coquitlam, B.C. on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem First Nation).
Sweetgrass Soap uses natural and organic ingredients. All products are vegan and contain no sulphates (a harsh additive that increases foam and irritates the skin and eyes and clogs pores) or parabens (ingredients used to prolong shelf life but also penetrate the skin and remain in the skin tissue causing skin problems). All ingredients are …
Bangin’ Bannock offers a convenient dry mix of Bannock – just add water and cook! Bannock is a beloved cultural Indigenous fried bread. This delicious family recipe makes approximately 8 servings per bag, enough for a whole family. The Indigenous womxn owned business uses eco-friendly packaging to help promote the sustainability of mother earth.
First founded through the 3C Challenge – a Youth Indigenous Entrepreneur Program, the Indigenous womxn’s journey to offer a pre-made dry Bannock …
Sḵwálwen Botanicals (skwall – win) is an Indigenous business creating botanical skin care products. Honouring traditional Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) plant knowledge, we incorporate sustainably harvested plants and organic, high quality ingredients. Our wild plant ingredients are harvested in a respectful way and each product has a Squamish name to honour the place where this plant knowledge comes from. Founded by ethnobotanist Leigh Joseph of Squamish First Nation, Sḵwálwen is plant medicine for skin and spirit, incorporating respectfully harvested botanicals, organic …
Aboriginal & Eco-Tours (formerly Talaysay Tours) offers you authentic Aboriginal cultural and eco-tourism experiences in and around Vancouver, Squamish and the Sunshine Coast. We also offer on-line Live virtual tours via Zoom, including corporate tours for your employees. Our First Nation guides will share ancient and contemporary stories, legends, and our Aboriginal ways of living as we take in the sights of old growth forests, wildlife, beautiful northwest coast views and the flora and fauna of the season. Join us as we share our …