Indigenous-Owned Businesses to Support Across Canada
Indigenous-owned businesses offer a wide-range of products and services across multiple industries, rooted in traditional practices and values. Supporting Indigenous-owned businesses is an act of reconciliation, supporting community growth and increasing economic opportunity. In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, we’ve compiled a list of Indigenous businesses you can support, now and always.
Nancy and Anthony Wingham of Nuez Acres
Nuez Acres
Nuez Acres is a female-led, award-winning Métis-owned beauty company with clean and sustainable core values. Founded by Nancy and Anthony Wingham in 2019, Nuez Acres uses pecan oil to create luxurious and affordable products. Pecans have long been used in Indigenous communities, and are rich in vitamins, omega-3s, biotin and zinc, and they work directly with pecan farmers in Chihuahua, Mexico, ensuring fair compensation. Their products are water-free and their packaging prioritizes recyclable and biodegradable materials, ensuring their eco-friendly mission is met at every step. They are working with a local chef to create a pecan spread, which would be sold under the same branding.
Les Breuvages Nation Inc.
Les Breuvages Nation Inc. is an Indigenous and woman-owned beverage company in Quebec that creates Vierge, a line of premium and healthy non-alcoholic wine alternatives. Developed and founded by Dawn Murray, Vierge is inspired by her personal journey toward sobriety and her quest for an alcohol-free alternative to wine. “Vierge started from a personal turning point. After I stopped drinking, I struggled to find a non-alcoholic option that felt elevated, with real complexity and presence. Most alternatives felt like compromises, so I created my own,” Dawn shares on her website. Vierge is built from the ground up, using fermented tea and layered natural ingredients to deliver depth and structure. Not to imitate wine, but to offer a refined experience of its own, designed for people who still want to celebrate, just differently. Follow @buvezvierge on social media to stay updated on their journey.
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K’IYELI Tourism Services
K’IYELI Tourism Services is a Dene Language, Culture Arts & Tourism Service established in Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories. Owned and operated by Gilbert and Mary Jane Caon, K’IYELI provides a variety of Dene cultural services aimed at education and immersion.
They also develop and offer educational packages and school programs, tourism packages, food and culture experiences, with an intention to “introduce you to our culture, our relationship with Mother Earth and share some of our knowledge with you.”
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Amy Keller-Rempp is the artist behind Keller Rempp Art.
Keller-Rempp Art
Amy Keller-Rempp is a member of the Wolf Clan from the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, Haudenosaunee people of the Six Nations, and the artist behind Keller-Rempp Art. Her work combines contemporary realism, Indigenous identity, and an innovative approach to metal art, using techniques including metal grinding, airbrushing, hand painting, and gold leaf. Her original works have been exhibited and collected across Canada and internationally, including at the Calgary Stampede, while her growing public art portfolio includes large-scale murals, painted tipis, art benches, and other community installations.
Amy is also the creator of the SkyDance collection, inspired by the Northern Lights. Her artwork has expanded into a growing range of products including mugs, puzzles, journals, home décor, playing cards, and other gift items. Through direct sales, retail partners, licensing, and royalty partnerships, her artwork and products are reaching customers across Canada and internationally.
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Mother Earth Essentials
Mother Earth Essentials was founded by Carrie Armstrong, a Cree woman born and raised in Hinton, Alberta. She is a Registered Treaty Status card holder, connected to the disenfranchised Michel First Nation. Rooted in the Belcourt and Calliou families, Carrie’s passion for the healing power of plants was inspired by her grandmother, mother and aunts’ teachings of healing plants and natural remedies, and she collaborates with her Elders and knowledge keepers to preserve Indigenous plant wisdom. With experience as an esthetician, cosmetic sales representative, and educator at Amiskwaciy Academy, Carrie created Mother Earth Essentials to celebrate the beauty and benefits of Canadian plants. In 2020, she published “Mother Earth Plants for Health & Beauty: Indigenous Plants, Traditions and Recipes,” showcasing Indigenous knowledge and traditional uses of wild plants.
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With over 30 years of experience, Shirley Coumont owns the business along with her two sons.
Independent Electrical Services Ltd.
Established in 1986, Independent Electrical Services Ltd has been providing electrical services to residential, commercial, and industrial clients in Yellowknife and throughout the Northwest Territories. A Métis-owned family business operating for 35 years, they provide a complete range of services, including electrical repairs and maintenance, commercial signs installations, service panel upgrades and more. They take pride in serving various customers, including the government, general contractors, development companies, sign companies, local businesses, and homeowners, and are well-regarded for its reliability and long-standing commitment to the community.
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Madeline’s Closet
Madeline’s Closet is an Indigenous-led registered community charity in Inwood, Manitoba, providing clothing and essential items to individuals and families experiencing hardship. Through donations, volunteers, and community support, their mission is to ensure that every person has access to clean clothing, essential items, and the support of a caring community. Madeline’s Closet has worked with a network of 20 retail stores who donate their write-offs and damages, which are inspected and repaired prior to putting them out. Over 17 years, they have supported over 750,000 people, ensuring every family has access to clothing and household items, reducing financial strain and increasing well-being and livelihood. The charity was founded by Métis entrepreneur Shannon Dupont, who recently won the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award – Rural Manitoba.
