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Local artisans to support this holiday season
November 20, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Amanda Ruth Beads Amanda is a member of Swan River First Nation in Alberta, and on top of running her business, is a social worker who works with Indigenous children in foster care. A variety of handcrafted items are available on Amanda’s website, including gorgeous beaded-patterned pendants and Kokum scarves. These are Ukrainian floral scarves that Indigenous matriarchs adopted when Ukrainians arrived in Treaty 6 Territory, as the style was “a natural complement to the floral patterns found in Cree, Dene, and Metis beadwork.” Her art has been featured in the Bill Reid Art Gallery’s…
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Six gifts from local BIPOC businesses to put on your wish list or give to loved ones
November 30, 2021By: Victoria Lopatka, Staff Writer Lemon Mini Skirt from TKbyTilda Etsy Shop [caption id="attachment_120105" align="alignnone" width="224"] Image courtesy of TKbyTilda[/caption] This Etsy shop is full of handmade robes, sets, and dresses in bright colours and nature-centric designs. The lemon mini…
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Opinions in Dialogue: Are local businesses good?
March 30, 2021by Meera Eragoda, Sara Wong, with introduction by Madeleine Chan Small and local businesses have been hit hard during this pandemic, increasing rally cries to support them. But are answering these calls the solution? Students Sara Wong and Meera Eragoda discuss…
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