Sage Paul, Founder of Indigenous Fashion Arts, Is Cracking Open the Industry
Fashioning change.
Sage Paul, founder of Indigenous Fashion Arts, on bringing Indigenous designers to White Milano and cracking open the industry.
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The New Cabins at Haida House Are an Ode to Haida Gwaii’s Indigenous Culture
Inspired by traditional architecture and ensconced in the coastal landscape, a stay here elevates cultural learning.
Unveiled this past summer, the twelve new cabins at Haida House on Haida Gwaii—the remote, emerald archipelago off the coast of British Columbia—look out onto the Hecate Strait, 1,30 kilometres of open water stretching to the mainland.
Nuez Acres: The Beauty Brand Harnessing the Power of Pecan Oil
Liquid gold.
For the duo behind wellness company Nuez Acres, pecans are more than a snack. The Mexican and Canadian Indigenous-owned wellness brand in Langley, B.C., brings layers of history and tradition to its pecan oil formulas.
Beyond the Rodeo: Elbow River Camp and the Stampede Powwow
During the Calgary Stampede, Treaty 7 families live onsite at Elbow River Camp, while the Saddledome hosts one of Canada’s largest powwows.
Celebrating its 110th anniversary this year, the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth celebrates Western heritage, culture, and community spirit, including that of local Indigenous groups.
Cheekbone Beauty: When Transformation Is Part of the Journey
Cheekbone Beauty founder Jenn Harper explains how resilience, consistency, and excellent products have helped her realize her beauty dream.
Jenn Harper started Cheekbone Beauty in 2016 because she had a dream. “Sometimes I say that people interpret it as a vision because I’m Indigenous, but it was an actual dream—a crazy dream about all these Native girls covered in lip gloss, laughing. It was joyful,” Harper says.
Zacharias Kunuk on Carrying the Tradition of Inuit Storytelling Through Film
Poignant stories of Artic life.
As a filmmaker and Indigenous artisan, Kunuk has been a regular in the winners circle since his 2001 debut feature film Atanarjuat (The Fast Runner).
Textiles and Tradition: a Conversation on Appropriation With Indigenous Artist Jaad Kuujus
How brands and consumers can collaborate to foster, not appropriate, culture.
In a global society, we need to be mindful of how we incorporate these traditional and richly significant cultural fashions. “It’s not appropriate for someone outside the culture, who isn’t a chief or matriarch or dancing on behalf of one, to wear a Chilkat or Naaxiin ceremonial robe, because the pieces are for a specific use and there’s something sacred about them,” O’Brien says.
Chef Virgilio Martínez Believes the Future of Fine Dining Is in the Hands of the Growers
Sustainable, sacred seeds.
What sets Martínez apart is his effort to disrupt the problematic food systems that have left out the voices of the farmers. He focuses on sustainable practices that include minimizing food waste, sourcing ingredients seasonally, and employing indigenous and local growers.
The Importance of Indigenous-led Food Operations in B.C.
On the table.
At Thunderbird Café, Gabriel, Breault, and their colleagues work with ingredients sourced from cultivators who understand the historical relationships between Indigenous plants and peoples.
