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CCAE BEST Indigenous Business Directory

Featuring the businesses started by the graduates of the Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship's Aboriginal (BEST) Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training Program 

Since 2003 and without falter through the pandemic, our Aboriginal (BEST) Business and Entrepreneurship skills training program has been providing opportunities for the Canadian Indigenous communities to explore entrepreneurial aspirations by providing business programming, website development, advisory services, mentorship support, technology access and training, online marketing tools, community event space, connections to business networks and much more!

Aaron Sparks

Treetop Catering

Where Traditional Food is Fusioned with New-School Smoking!

Charlotte Haines

Nagwen Tourism

Williams Lake Yunesitin Tourism that can take up to 20 people.

Cynthia & Samantha-Jo Dick

By Your Favorite Aunties

Indigenous Made Apparel - Threads of Tradition, Ethically made, Uniquely Yours. 

George Johnny

G'z Auto-Repairs

Mobile to serve you,. and your automotive needs!

Linda Nelson

Triple S Wormfarms

#WormsAreFriends #SoilSavers #EcoFriendly

Lisa Marie Inyallie

Chilcotin Kayak & Skidoo Rentals

Kayak, Sea-Doos, Ski-doos & Waterboard Rentals Equipped for a safe and enjoyable experience.

Ronald Setah

Ron's Pro Fishing Nets

Your Vision, Our Net: Expertly Designed, Perfectly Crafted!

CHRYSTAL TABOBANDUNG

RAISE – Indigenous Cultural Awareness & Competency Training

RAISE – Indigenous cultural awareness & competency training is designed to increase knowledge, enhance self-awareness and strengthen the skills of those who work both directly and indirectly with First Nations/Aboriginal/Indigenous people.

JOSEPH SAGAJ

Independent Canadian Indigenous Artist

Designer of the 2022 TORONTO SIGN, the award-winning terrazzo medallion at Seneca College and the Bloor Annex BIA Mural at Paul Martel Park, Joseph is Anishnaabe of the Sturgeon Clan from the remote community of Neskantaga, 433 km northeast of Thunder Bay, Ontario. He graduated in Fine Arts at the Ontario College of Art & Design in 1985.

Deborah Lea Leclair Letch

Lollies & Button Bites Boutique

From chic boutiques, to dreamy weddings her treats, cards and gifts are a hit at all kinds of shindigs. With a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of top-notch ingredients,  Lollies and Button Bites can provide both traditional and tailor-made lollipops featuring nostalgic childhood flavors as well as innovative tasty combinations.

Tim Riedel

MICHIF KOONTEUR

MICHIF KOONTEUR MEANS "MÉTIS STORYTELLER"


We bring lost histories back to life for everyone’s benefit, whether they are Indigenous or not. We do this through documentaries, podcasts, TV/Film, and social Media.

John Standingready

Project Healing

First and foremost, Project Healing is committed to the health and healing of community. Our “project” is to build meaningful relationships within our community, and together, develop programs that bring balance, inspiration and strength to our local health industry.

Jori Hunter

Cree Couture

At Cree, we specialize in upscale design for men and women. As an indigenous fashion studio, we design indigenous ties, ribbon shirts, skirts, vests, and pants in all sizes, as well as feast kits and sacred star mats.

Crystal Kimewon

Inkedbeader13

Helping people heal - through the arts. As a certified tattoo artist Crystal's focus is in helping people reclaim their culture and heritage through traditional tattooing.

Dave Monday Oguorie

Sorryimrez

To shine a bright light to body positivity in the fashion industry.

Davina Serotiuk

Diamond Willow Kwe

Authentic high quality Indigenous Beadwork. I am a self taught bead artist, I started my beading journey to reconnection with culture in September of 2019. My beadwork represents good medicine, modern Indigenous fashion, and cultural revitalization.

Justin Kataquapit

Mitew Media

Indigenous filmmakers from Northern Ontario, Serving our communities with video content.

Karen Pelley Girvan

Silverlinings Garden Designs

From Soil to Soul ~ Designing Gardens Rooted in Care! We Grow Your Dreams and Cultivate Comfort.

Ann Marie Proulx

Blue Sky Crafts & Supplies

Blue Sky Craft store is located in the beautiful community of Neyaashiinigmiing along Georgian Bay, Ontario.

Shihan Shea

Ragz Tagz Jewlz

Beaded headbands, Expandable waisted ribbon skirts with pockets ranging from infant to Adults alike.  And matching doll skirts.

Ursula Ullrich

TURTLE ISLAND TINY HOTEL

WE HELP WOMEN FEEL SAFER TRAVELING SOLO WITH THEIR PETS TO EXPERIENCE SLEEPING UNDER THE STARS IN MUSKOKA'S PROVINCIAL PARKS.

Vanessa Davies

Savys Catering

Savys Catering is an Indigenous owned & operated catering service located in the Greater Toronto Area

Jason Spanish

Rez Unit

Rez Unit, here to provide affordable clothing, ranging from name brand, designer, and custom made clothing.

Jordane Robichaud

Robichaud Commercial Fishing

Robichaud Commercial Fishing is located in Neyaashiinigmiing ON.  We area a First Nation owned and operated commercial fishing business in the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Traditional Territory.