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For International Women’s Day (Martch 8) I would like to introduce you to five Indigenous women who range from business owners, ITBC ambassadors, tour guides, and cultural ambassadors, all contributing to the teaching and sharing of Indigenous practices, cultural values and experiences.
West Coast Wildflowers (previously called Wildflowers Co.) is an Indigenous woman-owned and store
First posted by Indigenous Tourism British Columbia and Hello BC.
Indigenous gifts for self, home, life, and learning.
As hosts or guests, we give and receive gifts for the joy and wellness of all. Gift-giving includes social responsibility. Gift-buying now includes a digital economy.
Shopping at Indigenous-owned stores in BC supports Indigenous economies and communities in BC.
Indigenous shopping has shifted to include online options while always representing and hosting from the Indigenous communities and lands that are called BC. Literature for learning spaces, traditional medicines, handcrafted jewelry, drums, and larger custom gifts, clothing, and curated items that express Indigenous values and give back to the Indigenous business owners guided by their cultures, lands, and languages.
Most #IndigenousBC retailers offer secure online checkout and can arrange delivery worldwide. Visit Indigenous galleries, shops, and studios in British Columbia–online for convenience or in-person for a retail experience rooted in #IndigenousBC community and culture.
1. A Mind Spread Out on the Ground by Alicia Elliott Alicia Elliott explores the...
West Coast Wildflowers encourage our Indigenous community, allies and those new to Canada to join us in learning about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: 94 Calls to Action.
Calls to Action
1- In order to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission makes the following calls to action.
Legacy
Child welfare
We call upon the federal, provincial, territorial, and Aboriginal governments to commit to reducing the number of Aboriginal children in care by:
Ali Assu is Wet’suwet’en from Witset, British Columbia. In 2021, Ali chose to make a big change.
