In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we’re shining a spotlight on these vibrant entrepreneurs from the U.S. and Canada.
Indigenous entrepreneurship
Her New Line of Drinks Is Inspired By Nature
Dana Thompson, who built the celebrated Owamni restaurant, is now turning her attention to functional beverages. Her social-impact brand, Heti, also plans hempcrete housing.
Creating Space for a Forgotten Group of Cannabis Founders
The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association aims to connect and educate entrepreneurs working in a space – and country – that isn’t helping them.
Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs Win $850,000 Google Impact Grant
The University of Montana’s startup incubator will use the money to support Native women business owners.
This Canadian Clothing Line Aims to Raise Awareness About Indigenous Suicide
S.H.B. Apparel, founded by Amanda Sanderson, wants to prevent indigenous suicide and is crowdfunding to get its first clothing line to the masses.