Where Care Becomes Artistry – Vi Beautify Studio
Bridal Beauty | Nanaimo, BC
Ashley Porter is the founder and owner of Vi Beautify Studio and is Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) from Akwesasne. She moved to Nanaimo before starting school and …
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Honouring the Strength of Indigenous Women in Our Communities
Honouring the Strength of Indigenous Women in Our Communities As we launch our new signage package for the Indigenous Women Entrepreneur Program (IWE), we …
Confidence Fishing Company Receives NACCA Business of the Year Award
Gatineau, Quebec — Congratulations to our client, Marc Peeler and Confidence Fishing Company, on receiving the NACCA Business of the Year Award. We are …
Snuneymuxw First Nation and Petroglyph Mark Major Milestone with Cannabis Licensing Approval
Nanaimo, B.C – Receiving cannabis licensing marks a major milestone for the Snuneymuxw First Nation and Petroglyph, representing the culmination of …
Building Businesses Rooted in Culture and Community – Alissa Assu
Retail | Campbell River, BC
Alissa Assu’s story is rooted in strong cultural identity and family. She was registered to the Nisga’a Nation through her grandfather, with deep ties to …
Bringing Joy and Opportunity to North Island Communities – Michelle Davis
Recreation & Entertainment | Sayward, BC
Born and raised in Campbell River and deeply connected to coastal and Indigenous communities, Michelle balances her role as Community Wellness Manager for …
From Tradition to Runway – Ay Lelum, The Good House of Design
Arts & Culture | Nanaimo, BC
Built on a powerful family legacy, this Coast Salish fashion business traces its roots back to the late1980s, when the founders’ parents launched a …
Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish Transitions to Indigenous Ownership in Port Hardy
Port Hardy, B.C. — Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish Inc., a long-standing coastal seafood processor and retailer, has officially transitioned to Indigenous …
We Wai Kai Opens Impressive New Office in Campbell River
What an incredible visit to the new We Wai Kai Office in Campbell River! Campbell River, B.C – The building is truly impressive—modern, thoughtfully …
Building Aerospace Success: Dorian Cota
Areospace & Aviation | Parksville, BC
Dorian Cota, founder and president of COTA Aviation, launched the company in 2012 with a clear vision: build a high-performance aviation business and help …
Building Holistic Reproductive Care Rooted in Community – Andrea Sanders, Lagoon Prenatal
Holistic Reproductive Health Services | Victoria, BC
Andrea Sanders is the founder of Lagoon Prenatal, a holistic health and wellness practice that supports women across all stages of reproductive health, …
Confidence on the Coast – The Marc Peeler Story
Construction, Fishing | Port Hardy, BC
A proud member of the Kwakiutl First Nation and a fourth-generation fisherman, Marc Peeler carries forward a legacy deeply rooted in family, tradition, and …