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 …
Success Story
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 …
Bringing Dental Care Home to Port Alberni – Dr. Elliott Vissia
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. …
Building a Legacy of Healing: Linda Pelech and Raven’s River Rest
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 …
Nootka Media: Storytelling Rooted in Culture and Pride
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 …
Island Coast Mobile Welding & Fabrication – Maria Clark
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 …
Tsawaayuus (Rainbow Gardens): A Culturally Safe Home for Indigenous Elders
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 …
Blue Moon Marquee – Jasmine Colette & A.W. Cardinal
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 …
Romeo’s – Stephanie Peter & Natalie Johnny
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 …
Kotawân Media – Tyler Mcleod
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 …
Bright Smile Clear Skin – Melida Gus
Fashion, Health & Wellness | Brentwood Bay, BC
Melida finds her strength and drive after losing her mother and brother. Melida’s goal is to build a business that acknowledges those that are forgotten. …