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Health & Wellness | Port Alberni, BC
Dr. Elliott Vissia, a proud member of the Hupačasath and Nuu‑chah‑nulth Nations from Port Alberni, comes from a family rooted in community and resilience. …
Accommodations, Health & Wellness | Port Alberni, BC
Linda Pelech is from the Tseshaht First Nation, with deep roots connected to her family and ancestral land. Her grandfather, Rodchester Peters, was a …
Marketing & Video Production | Victoria, BC
Born in Banff and raised in the Tseshaht community of Port Alberni, Joey Byrne grew up surrounded by strong family values, sports, and the rich traditions …
NEDC Secures $3 Million Private Investment to Support Indigenous Entrepreneurs on Vancouver Island Believed to be the first private debt investment made …
Along the coast of British Columbia, fishing has long been central to Indigenous family life yet the women who helped sustain that livelihood have often …
Kelp is more than just seaweed — it’s becoming a real business opportunity for coastal communities. At the recent Indigenous Seafood Conference, Stevie …
Automotive and Mechanical | Alberni-Clayoquot, BC
Maria Clark a Nuu-chah-nulth woman who embodies strength and leadership, turned her passion for community and entrepreneurship into Island Coast Mobile …
Community Services | Port Alberni, BC
Tsawaayuus (Rainbow Gardens), operated by The WestCoast Native Health Care Society, began with a vision in 1985 to create a safe, culturally grounded …
Stevie Dennis, owner of Naas Foods, has been honored as the 2025 NACCA Indigenous Youth Entrepreneur Award Winner. A proud Nuu-chah-nulth entrepreneur from …
Arts & Culture | Duncan, BC
A.W., who is half Cree and Métis, grew up facing the deep impacts of intergenerational trauma. His mother was a survivor of the Sixties Scoop, and his …
Food & Drink | Duncan, BC
Born into a rich heritage deeply rooted in the Cowichan Tribes, with ancestry from the Tsartlip, Esquimalt, and Stzuminus First Nations, Stephanie Peter’s …
Marketing & Video Production | Cowichan Valley, BC
Kotawân Media’s founder and owner is Tyler Mcleod, a proud Duncan’s First Nation member with Nîhiyaw (Plains Cree), Dane-zaa (Beaver), and Scottish …