Indigenous Business Directory

Last Updated: April 2021 For a complete list including contact information, please contact [email protected]

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Alexander Traffic Traffic Control Dore Lafortune Alexander Traffic Control is a local company providing traffic N/A Control Ltd. Company control services.

Aligned Design Commercial & Lana Pagaduan Aligned Design works in flooring installations and commer- www.aligneddesignfp.co Residential Painting and cial & residential painting. They are 100% Indigenous m (under construction) Flooring Installations owned and operated.

AlliedOne Consulting IT Strategy Gina Pala AlliedOne Consulting is a management consulting service www.alliedoneconsulting. specializing in IT Strategy and leadership, as well as Cyber com Security.

Animikii Web Design Company Jeff Ward Animikii is a web-services company building custom soft- www.animikii.com (Animikii ware, web-applications and websites. They work with lead- Gwewinzenhs) ing Indigenous groups across North America to leverage technology for social, economic and cultural initiatives. As a 100% Indigenous-owned technology company, Animikii works with their clients to implement solutions that amplify these efforts and achieve better outcomes for Indigenous people in these areas.

Atrue Cleaning Commercial & Trudee Paul Atrue Cleaning is a local Indigenous owned cleaning compa- https:// Residential Cleaner ny specializing in commercial & residential cleaning, includ- www.facebook.com/ ing Airbnb rentals. trudeescleaning/

Brandigenous Corporate Branding Jarid Taylor Brandigenous is a custom branded merchandise supplier, www.brandigenous.ca crafting authentic marketing merch with an emphasis of

quality over quantity.

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Brianna Marie Dick Artist- Songhees Nation Brianna Dick Brianna Dick is from the Songhees/Lekwungen Nation in N/A Tealiye Victoria through her father's side with roots to the Namgis Kwakwaka'wakw people in Alert Bay through her mother's side. Brianna has had the honour of working on murals such as the third phase of the Unity Wall at Ogden Point, the Rock Bay Mural project on Government and Pembroke Streets, and leading the mural project in the Victoria Native Friendship Centre's Youth Department. Butch Dick Artist- Songhees Nation Butch Dick Butch Dick is a master carver trained in fine art and graphic N/A design. He has taught First Nations Art and Culture in School District 61 for more than 20 years and is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Victoria, teaching an Indigenous Learning course. Butch's work is featured on the Unity Wall Mural at Ogden Point, the Rock Bay Mural Pro- ject, and Signs of Lekwungen. Canada Signal Safety & Environmental Tara Jensen Canada Signal Company is an innovator and manufacturer www.canadasignal.ca Company Products of safety and environmental devices for industry. They craft products to address the visual, auditory safety needs and environmental requirements of the workplace in the oil and gas, mining, aquaculture, rail, ship yard, aviation and forest- ry industries. They are an Aboriginal owned and operated company located on T'Sou-ke First Nation on Vancouver Island. Charles Elliott Artist- Tsartlip First Charles Elliott Charles Elliott is a wood carver of the Tsartlip First Nation. N/A Nation Elliott's totem poles have been placed at several locations throughout Greater Victoria, including three at the Victoria International Airport, one at Butchart Gardens, and one at the University of Victoria.

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Darlene Gait Artist—Esquimalt Darlene Gait Darlene Gait was born on Vancouver Island and is a www.onemoon.ca Nation Coast Salish contemporary artist from Esquimalt Na- tions in British Columbia. Darlene's work can be found at the Unity Wall Mural at Ogden Point and on the BC Ferries Salish Orca vessel. Doug LaFortune Artist- Tsawout and Doug Doug LaFortune is a versatile artist known for his play- N/A Quw’utsun’ First Nation LaFortune ful sculptures, powerful masks, elegant feast dishes, totem poles and paintings. His pieces are often left in their natural state to exhibit the natural beauty of the wood pieces he chooses to sculpt. LaFortune has three impressive Totem Poles in Duncan. Dylan Thomas Artist- Songhees Nation Dylan Thomas Dylan Thomas was born in Victoria and is a Coast Salish N/A artist from the Lyackson First Nation of Valdes Island. Dylan's work can be found in the Sacred installation at the Victoria City Hall.

Esquimalt Singers and First Nation Dance Joe Thomas The Esquimalt Singers and Dancers is a First Nations N/A Dancers Group dance group made up of members of the Esquimalt Nation.

Geo Services Security Services Leslie George Geo Services provides mobile security services and N/A parking enforcement. Leslie George is a member of Songhees Nation.

Greg Forsberg Photographer Greg Forsberg Greg Forsberg is a local Indigenous photographer work- https://www.facebook.com/ Photography ing out of Victoria. GregoryForsbergPhotography

Gwaii Engineering Engineering firm Corey Brown Gwaii Engineering offers expertise in the areas of pro- www.gwaiieng.com ject management, civil engineering, land development, housing, environmental engineering and physical hy- drogeology.

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Indigenuity Corporate Training Bob Joseph Indigenous Corporate Training's mission is to provide train- www.ictinc.ca Corporate Training ing to get everyone Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples® in their day-to-day jobs and lives. Bob Joseph is an initiated member of the Hamatsa Society and has inherited a chief’s seat in the Gayaxala (Thunderbird) clan, the first clan of the Gwawa’enuxw one of the 18 tribes that make up the Kwakwaka'wakw.

Indigenous Insight Indigenous cultural Maynard Harry Indigenous Insights provides Indigenous engagement, eco- www.indigenousinsight.ca training nomic/business development and cultural awareness advi- sory services.

Indigenous Corporate Training and Rachelle Indigenous Perspectives Society is a charitable and not-for- https://ipsociety.ca/ Perspectives Society Consulting Dallaire profit social enterprise that offers training, consulting, and projects to help foster a deeper understanding of Indige- nous perspectives, cultural differences, and the need for self-determination.

Indigenous Printing & Printing and Office Sean Wilman Indigenous Printing and Office Solutions is a partnership www.indigenousprinting.c Office Solutions Services between Staples Canada and Naut'sa mawt Resources a Group. They provide print and marketing solutions to Indig- enous communities and organizations, federal and provin- cial governments, and corporations committed to Indige- nous procurement. Island Business Print Printing Lorne Mearns Island Business Print Group provides professional printing, www.islandprintgroup.co Group promotional products, and brand building. m

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Jesse Campbell Visual Artist, mural painter / Jesse Camp- Jesse Campbell is of Métis, Cree, Scottish, and English www.campbellvisualarts.com Arts Mural Maintenance bell ancestry currently living in the unceded Lekwungen territory of Victoria. He has been a practising mural painter since 2010 and has helped produce many public art pieces throughout Greater Victoria. Jesse Camp- bell was a youth artist on the Unity Wall Mural at Og- den Point and now helps to maintain the Mural. Kwassen Productions Information & cultural Kwassen Pro- Kwassen Productions is a 100% First Nations produc- www.kwassen.ca Inc. industries ductions tion company dedicated to making creative ideas a reality from concept to a finished product. Kwassen works on all production needs, including PSA's Corpo- rate, TV and documentaries. Lekwungen First Nation Dance Lyla Dick The Lekwungen Traditional Dancers are a First Nations N/A Traditional Dancers Group dance group made up of members of Songhees Nations. Le-La-la Dancers Indigenous Dance George Taylor The Le-la-la Dancers are a traditional Kwakwaka’wakw N/A Group dance company who present First Nations culture of Northern Vancouver Island, located in British Colum- bia, Canada.

LOIA Digital Loyalty Program Mandy LOIA is a digital loyalty and retention program. https://loia.app/ Renneberg

Mike Charlie Jr. Carver - Songhees Mike Charlie Mike Charlie is a member of the Songhees First Nation. N/A Nation He a carver mentored under the well known master carvers LaFortune (Howard, Tom, and Doug). Mike helped to carve the poles at the Songhees Wellness Centre.

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Orca Spirit Marine Transportation John Douglas / Orca Spirit Marine Services has been facilitating the move- www.osmarinetransport.co Transport Walter Cad- ment of people and goods along the coastal waters of m wallader British Columbia since 1996. They help both public and private sector organizations bring work crews, residents and tourists safety and efficiently from one location to another, on a schedule designed to meet their needs.

Prism Marine Commercial Marine Jordan Pechie Prism Marine is an Aboriginal commercial marine consul- www.prismmarine.com Consultancy tancy firm with offices in Victoria, British Columbia. Com- posed of locally based Master Mariners that have worked at sea on commercial vessels and ashore in marine opera- tional office roles, enabling us to provide a full range of services for our clients.

Rainwatch Consulting Corporate training Sarah Robinson Rainwatch Consulting provides the following services: cul- www.rainwatch.ca tural awareness workshops or webinars in a safe space; one-on-one advising about Indigenous issues; advice on preparing for and implementing self-government agree- ments; governance support, including human resource or- ganization, hiring for strong administrations, and policy development. Raven Events Event Management Katrin Harry Raven Events is an Indigenous event management business www.ravenevents.ca located in the Coast Salish community of Tla'amin. Raven Events owns and produces Advanced Business Match, a technology-facilitated business matching event that con- nects Indigenous and non-Indigenous decision makers to create opportunities for business.

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Salish Sea Industrial Construction Curtis Harold Salish Sea Industrial Ltd specializes in pile driving and https://salishseaind.com Services Ltd dredging, water and land based construction, maintenance, restoration and deconstruction, and marine safety and marine support. Founded in 2012 by the late Chief Andy Thomas of the Esquimalt First Nation, the Chief Robert Sam of the Songhees First Nation and

Richard Hunt Artist, carver Richard Hunt Richard Hunt is a Kwaguilth artist, carver and lecturer. www.richardhunt.com He is passionate about the preservation of his culture and lectures whenever he can about the importance of keeping this culture for our children. He travels the globe carving and demonstrating his talents and at the same time tries to educate people about his culture. Richard Hunt works are in numerous private and public collections worldwide. He is the recipient of the Order of Canada, the Order of British Columbia and a Mem- ber of the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts to name a few. Salish Seaside RV Rental Space Tom Westley Salish Seaside RV is a motorhome park along Victoria’s www.salishseasidervhaven.co waterfront harbour owned and operated by Songhees m Nation and Esquimalt Nation. The space can be rented in the off season (October to March). The main room has standing room for 30 and 15 seated.

Sisters Hlgiikw Catering Company Samantha Sisters.Hlgiikw is a small family company - Two sisters https://www.facebook.com/ Desautels selling frybread, local honey and tea. Hlgiiwk means Sisters.Hlgiikw/ “sister” in the Nisga'a language.

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SOHTOH Web design, digital Mandy SOHTOH is a small tight-team of industry expert and https://sohtoh.com/ marking, and brand de- Renneberg storytellers, specializing in web design, digital mar- sign agency keting, and brand evolution.

Songhees Event & Rental Space Catherine Songhees Events and Catering offers rental space. The www.songheesevents.ca Catering Davies gymnasium has capacity of 300. There are also board- rooms available for rent.

Songhees Events & Catering Company Catherine Da- Songhees Events and Catering offer off-site catering. www.songheesevents.ca Catering vies From galas & fundraisers to gourmet boxed lunches, dynamic receptions, parties, & weddings, the talented team is always happy to create custom menus with sea- sonally inspired ingredients and locally grown goods that are sure to impress!

Songhees Innovation Rental Space Samantha The Songhees Innovation Centre has two meeting http:// Centre Vanderdonck rooms for rent – a large boardroom with a 10 person www.songheesinnovationcentr capacity and a small meeting lounge with 5-7 person e.ca/ capacity.

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Songhees Nation Gift Shop Songhees Na- Songhees Nation Gallery is a small gift shop located in www.songheesevents.ca Gallery and Gift Shop tion the Songhees Wellness Centre, featuring the work for local Indigenous artists and Songhees Nation merchandise.

Songhees Seafood Food truck Chef Gary Songhees Seafood and Steam Food Truck is rooted in www.songheesevents.ca and Steam Food Truck Henry the Songhees Nation’s deep history in Victoria and the surrounding region. The food truck offers a modern take on Songhees cultural tradition. Critically-acclaimed Victoria local, Chef David Roger, in collaboration with community members from Songhees Nation, offer a vast menu with fresh local ingredients.

Tom LaFortune Carver - Tsawout Tom Tom LaFortune, a carver since 1972, works mainly in N/A Nation LaFortune wood, carving masks and totem poles. In 1994, the CBC. commissioned him to create a piece for the Com- monwealth Games, which were held in Victoria, BC. Tom recently worked on Songhees Wellness Project.

Turtle Island Management Dr. Natasha Turtle Island Consulting provides management con- www.turtleislandconsulting.ca Consulting consulting company Caverley and sulting services that meet the needs of organizations in Don Caverley the public, private and non-profit sectors (facilitation, strategic planning, HR support, workshop planning).

Two Worlds Environmental and Jennifer Two Worlds Consulting is a professional consultancy www.twoworldsconsulting.co Consultancy Social Consulting Firm Campbell providing environmental assessment and community m engagement services to government organizations, industry proponents, and Indigenous Nations.

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Ursa Creative Web Design & Graphic Nigel Decontie Ursa Creative is an Indigenous web design and services https://ursacreative.ca/ Design company operated in Victoria, BC, on the traditional territories of the Lkwungen and W̱ SÁNEĆ peoples. Ursa Creative has a simple vision: work collaboratively with clients to provide a professional website design for non

Yetsa Construction Construction Yetsa Yetsa Construction is a First Nations majority owned N/A Construction company specializing in landfill management, environmental remediation/reclamation, civil and marine construction.