British Columbia

Abenaki Associates Web SiteAbenaki Associates
Abenaki  Associates provides professional training and computer-based  services to  communities and organizations to facilitate self-reliance, management efficiency  and resource development.

Phone: (800) 361-1402
Fax: (866) 778-2659
E-mail: admin@abenaki.com

 

Aboriginal JourneysAboriginal Journeys: Wildlife and Cultural Tours
Contact: Jason Wilson, Marketing Manager / Garry Henkel, Manager
Nation: Kwakwak'awakw / Laichwiltach
Locally owned First Nations wildlife and cultural tour operator. Featuring whale  watching, grizzly bear and wildlife viewing, native history and  culture, traditional native salmon barbecues, sightseeing, nature photography, and eco adventure tours in Campbell River, British Columbia. Located in the Discovery Harbour Marina. A spectacular cultural and  sightseeing adventure awaits!

Suite #398 - 1434 Island Hwy
Campbell River, BC  V9W 8C9
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-455-8101
Phone: 250-850-1101
Fax: 250-850-1011
E-mail: abjourneys@telus.net

 

Aboriginal Business Services NetworkAboriginal Business Service Network Society

The ABSN is a non-profit society under the BC societies act and was implemented following a regional research study (Gap Analysis) titled “Assessing the Business Information Needs of Aboriginal Entrepreneurs in B.C.”, published in January 2001.  The steering committee that acted as advisors to this report are now the volunteer members of the ABSN BC, which is administered by the Community Futures Development Association of BC and supported by Western Economic Diversification.

Barbara Stewart, ABSN Coordinator
Phone: 250-828-9834
Fax: (250) 828-9972

 

Amik Portable Sawmill ServiceAmik Portable Sawmill Service
Located in Zeballos, British Columbia. Amik Sawmill travels to your site anywhere on Vancouver Island to convert your logs to lumber. Ernie Smith, owner / operator, brings over 15 years of Construction and Heavy Equipment Experience to the company. He knows what cut you're looking for and what type of wood will best suit the application it's needed for.

P.O. Box 39,
Zeballos, B.C., V0P 2A0
Phone/Fax: 250-761-4429
E-mail: amiksawmilling@zeballos.net

 

Arlene's Art and Stained GlassArlene's Art and Stained Glass
Nation: Gitxsan
Art by Arlene. I offer original and popular stained glass, cultural theme art cards and prints, indian art picture frames, trophy plaques and clocks, great  home decor and gift ideas. Work is also by commission.

Address: PO Box 152
Hazelton B.C., V0J 1Y0
Phone: (250) 842-5589
Fax: (250) 842-5589
E-mail: AENess@hotmail.com

 

Blue Raven Co.Blue Raven Co.
Nation: Coast Salish
We are a 100% Native owned and operated site. We strive to promote  Northwest Coast Native culture and awareness. We feature works by several prominent Northwest Coast Native artists.

308 2545 West Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V6K 2E9
Phone: (604) 224-1780
Fax: (604) 731-2603 (fax)
E-mail: kenneth@blueravenco.com

 

Ch’Nook Aboriginal Business EducationCh’Nook Aboriginal Business Education
The purpose of Ch'nook is to encourage and support business education opportunities for Aboriginal participants. Ch'nook is fortunate to have the endorsement of the First Nations Leadership Council and the guidance of a group of experienced leaders from the Aboriginal Community.

Phone: (604) 822 0988
E-mail: info@ch-nook.ubc.ca 

 

Columbia Environmental ConsultingColumbia Environmental Consulting Ltd.
Nation: Okanagan
Columbia Environmental is a First Nations majority owned resource management consulting firm located in Penticton, British Columbia. Established in 1999, we offer a wide variety of services including Project Management, Environmental Site Assessments, Remediation Services, and Biological Services.

RR#2, Site 55, Compartment 10
Penticton, B.C., V2A 6J7
Phone: 250-404-4229
Fax: 250-404-4230
E-mail: info@columbiaenv.com

 

Dayesi Services Ltd.Dayesi Services Ltd
Nation: Tutchone
Dayesi Services Ltd in partnership with Shady Creek Enterprises specializes in environmental projects in B.C. / Yukon. Providing remediation / reclamation services, contaminated site clean up, treatment and disposal, on and off-site water treatment, storage tank decommissioning, asbestos abatement, habitat / wetland construction, sedge marshes, stream diversions / construction, re-vegetating disturbed sites, native plant nursery.

Mailing: P.O. Box 491, Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 6Z7
Office: 1806 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford, B.C.

Tel: (604) 746-2010
Fax: (604) 746-2011
E-mail: info@dayesi.ca

 

Debbie Hunt DesignsDebbie Hunt Designs
Nation: Kwakiutl/Tlingit
Northwest Coast artwork by Kwakiutl/Tlingit artist Debbie Hunt. Artwork that includes solid sterling silver and solid 14k gold jewellery and textiles. Many photographs to view and artwork to choose from too! Custom orders available. We offer paypal as a payment option!

Phone: (250) 220-1229
E-mail: debbiehunt1@shaw.ca

 

Dorothy Grant Ltd.Dorothy Grant Ltd.
Nation: Haida
Canada's leading First Nations Fashion designer, Dorothy Grants blends her cultural identity with Haute Couture to create timeless fashions for women & men.

138 West 6th Avenue, Unit 1B
Vancouver BC, V5Y 1K6
Phone: (604) 681-0201
Toll Free: 1-877-681-0201
E-mail: info@dorothygrant.com 

 

Ferrer ChartersFerrer Charters
Nation: Nuchatlaht Tribe
Salmon Fishing Charters - Ferrer Charters, Zeballos, BC - the ultimate chinook and coho salmon fishing experience. Aboriginal owned and operated.

P.O. Box 121
Zeballos, B.C., V0P 2A0
Phone: 1-866-919-2010
E-mail: info@ferrercharters.com

 

G&G Environmental Consulting LtdG&G Environmental Consulting Ltd. 
Nation: Dene
Environmental services throughout British Columbia, Alberta and the northern territories. Services include: environmental impact assessment; contaminated site assessment and remediation supervision; hazardous waste management; aquatic, fisheries and wildlife ecology;  ecological risk assessment; environmental management plan development; and environmental compliance audits including ISO 14001.

2341 Shannon Heights Place
West Kelowna, BC, V4T2V2
Phone: (250) 768-8550
Fax (250) 765-8550
E-mail: info@environmentconsultants.ca

 

Haida Princess TotesHaida Princess Totes
Nation: Haida
Haida Princess Totes creates a unique, authentic and original product, Haida Art, known as 'Haida Princess Totes'. All hand made. Haida designs meticulously hand cut and hand stitched on to high quality fabrics to create a one-of-a-kind "Haida Princess Tote". Makes a great, unique gift idea. Have a purse or tote for every generation.

27 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC
Phone: (604)899-0568
E-mail: haidagypsy@hotmail.com

 

Harold Alfred Kwakwaka'wakw Harold Alfred Kwakwaka'wakw  
Kwakwaka'wakw
Northwest Coast art by 'Namgis artist Harold Alfred. Includes jewelry, stained glass, totem poles and carvings. Also a section promoting corporate gifts and a section featuring Alert Bay, BC.

3675 McIvor Ave.
Victoria, BC V8P 4E9
Phone: (250)721.5788
E-mail: yalis1@live.com

 

Joe Jack Design StudioJoe Jack Design Studio
Nation: Coast Salish
British Columbia Artist Joe Jack was born and raised on the Cowichan Indian Reserve in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Joe  Jack Design Studio specializes in unique hand carved works of Native Art.  Artworks includes precious metals, western red cedar, and limited edition prints.

PO. Box 986
Duncan, B.C., V9L 3Y2
Phone: (250) 737-1197
E-mail: artist@joejack.com

 

Kwakiutl Art of the Copper Maker GalleryKwakiutl Art of the Copper Maker Gallery
Nation: Kwakiutl
Inhale the healthy aroma of cedar in the downstairs workshop, where you  can watch carvers transform the 'Tree of Life' into beautiful original Northwest Indian Art works. Fine museum quality Northwest Coast art is available from some of the most talented Kwagu’l artists.114 Copper Way
P. O. Box 755
Port Hardy, B.C., V0N 2P0
Phone: (250) 949-8491
Fax: (250) 949-7349
E-mail: info@calvinhunt.com 

 

Marie ShoesMarie Shoes.Com
Nation: Ojibway
A family owned company featuring quality moccasins, slippers, and boots at affordable prices for the whole family. We guarantee our products and prices to the customer's satisfaction.
1494 Cannel Drive
Kamloops, B.C., V2E 2J4
Phone: (250) 828-2185
E-mail: getsales@marieshoes.com 

 

Naut'sa mawt Resources GroupNaut'sa mawt Resources Group
Nation: Coast Salish
Provides services in four areas: construction/contracting; environmental consulting; fisheries and aquaculture; information technology products and services.

130 North Tsawwassen Drive
Delta, B.C., V4M 4G2
Phone: (604) 943-6712
Fax: (604) 943-5367
E-mail: cherlyw@nautsamawt.com

 

Native Investment & Trade Association. (NITA)Native Investment & Trade Association. (NITA)
NITA, formed in 1988, is an Aboriginal, non-profit organization dedicated to pursuing self-reliance through the economic integration of Aboriginal  communities into the mainstream of Canadian and International business, thereby enhancing their quality of life and fostering education and human resource development.

6520 Salish Drive
Vancouver, B.C., V6N 2C7
Phone: (604) 275-6670
Toll Free: 1-800-337-7743
Fax: (604) 275-0307
E-mail: gh@native-invest-trade.com

 

Northern Shadow DancersNorthern Shadow Dancers
Nation: Northern Tshone
A native Dance troupe from Northern British Columbia. Having been  featured in European Festivals and now a representative of the First Nations of Canada at Expo 2005 in Aichi, Japan.

Phone: (778) 319-3583
E-mail: teadancer2010@hotmail.com

 

Mostly SalishMostly Salish Consulting
Nation: Coast Salish
Mostly Salish Consulting balances head and heart: We offer Group Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Art Therapy and training in those areas.  In  addition we also provide community-based research services.

Qualicum Beach, B.C.
Phone: 250-757-9848
E-mail: info@mostlysalish.com

 

Office of the Wet'suwet'enOffice of the Wet'suwet'en
Nation: Wet'suwet'en
The Office of the Wet’suwet’en was created as a central office for the Wet’suwet’en Nation. The Office offers many services throughout the Nation focusing on the main areas of Natural Resources (including Fisheries), Human and Social Services and Treaty negotiations.

Office of the Wet’suwet’en
205 Beaver Road, Suite #1
Smithers B.C., V0J 2N1
Phone: (250) 847-3630
Toll Free: 1-888-296-4411
Fax: (250) 847-5381
E-mail: info@wetsuweten.com

 

O'Neil Marketing & ConsultingO’Neil Marketing & Consulting
As nations, businesses and organizations grow, they may require the assistance of others to help them move forward and realize their goals.  The services that we provide to help you do this are delivered as a team led by Beverley O'Neil of O'Neil Marketing & Consulting.  Together, we work with First Nations, business, non-profit and government to create long-term productive relationships that direct change today while designingnations for tomorrow.  Our unique set of skills, experience and contacts not available in other firms complement the full range of community and business solutions designed to meet the needs of leaders like you.

#409-100 South Park Royal
West Vancouver, BC, V7T 1A2   
Phone: (604) 913-1905
Fax (604) 913-1906
E-mail: info@designingnations.com

 

Petroglyph GalleryPetroglyph Gallery
Nation: Nuxalk
Petroglyph Gallery is the home of authentic Nuxalk Art. Located in Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada, Petroglyph Gallery houses a collection of  Northwest Coast Native Art specializing in the art done by the people of the Nuxalk First Nation. The masks, paddles, plaques, spoons and jewelry  created by Nuxalk artists are more than just beautiful, they also contain a ceremonial and cultural significance that has been passed down for hundreds of years.

Box 433
Bella Coola, B.C., V0T 1C0
Phone: 250 799-5673
Fax: 250 799-5675
E-mail: sbradt@petroglyphgallery.ca

 

Queneesh Studios Inc.Queneesh Studios Inc.
Queneesh Studios, operated by Coast Salish artist Richard Krentz, specializes in creating a visual identity from a corporate philosophy, using unmistakable images of the Northwest Coast.

9074 Clarkson Drive
Black Creek, BC., V9J 1B3
Toll Free (North America): 1-800-459-9530
Phone: (604) 337 5817
Fax: (604) 337 8067
E-mail: Queneesh Studios Inc.

 

Rezident Junction Co.Rezident Junction Co.
Our designs are made "in house" and are totally unique to Rezident Junction Co., you won't find the cheezy romanticized 80's style designs here, the so called "Native American" t-shirts that were mass produced by an unknown artist. Each design on all our existing and future apparel lines, may it be T-shirts or hoodies, were done by and will always be done by an aboriginal artist and truly represent TODAY's latest trends, be it Hip Hop clothing or Urban clothing or most importantly, the lifestyle to suits YOU.

4-734 Forest Rd
Chase, BC, Canada
VOE 1M3
E-mail: inquiries@rezidentjunction.com

 

Sa-Cinn Enterprises LimitedSa-Cinn Native Enterprises Limited
Nation: Nuu-Chah-Nulth Nation
100% Native Owned and operated company.
In our 19th year ,offering unique authentic first people's   Art & crafts in  many mediums, from First Nations people's  of all nations across Canada and the US.

Box 349
Chemainus, B.C., V0R 1K0
Phone: 250-246-2412
E-mail: natives@sa-cinn.com 

 

Seams of Cape MudgeSeams of Cape Mudge Embroidery Services
Nation: Kwagiutl
Custom Embroidery and Digitizing. Transform your artwork into beautiful  embroidery to be stitched on clothing or purchase articles with first nations designs already on them.

#54 WeWay Rd.
Cape Mudge Village, Quadra Island, B.C.
Phone: 250-287-1871
Fax: 250-285-3786
E-mail: suzanne@seamsofcapemudge.com

 

Skeena Eco-ExpeditionsSkeena Eco-Expeditions
Nation: Gitxsan
Eco-tours and cultural tourism in Northern British Columbia. Rafting, fishing, hiking near the Kispiox and Skeena Rivers.
R 1 Site K Comp 25
Hazelton, B.C., V0J 1Y0
Phone: 1-877-842-5911
Fax: (250) 842-0157
E-mail: info@kispioxadventures.com

 

Spirit of the NorthSpirits of the North Gallery of Northwest Coast Native Art
Nation: Metis
Masks, totem poles, ceremonial bowls, carved wall plaques, rattles, bentwood boxes, and talking sticks, prints and paintings

Granville Island
Vancouver, B.C., V6H 3G4
Phone: (604) 671-3476
E-mail: Gabriel Patrich - gpatrich@spiritsofthenorth.com

 

Sterritt ConsultingSterritt Consulting Ltd
Sterritt Consulting Ltd. was founded in 1992 to assist aboriginal clients with business planning, treaty and aboriginal rights research and negotiations, self-government and leadership skills development. Since 1995, we have placed special emphasis on governance related issues at the community level. We assist First Nations leaders and community service organizations by delivering workshops on: governance; conflict resolution; planning; meetings 

PO Box 325
Hazelton, BC, V0J 1Y0
Phone: (250) 842-5010
Fax: (250) 842-6449

 

The Union of British Columbia Indian ChiefsThe Union of British Columbia Indians
Provincial organization representing First Nations of B.C. We have a resource centre, research department, bookstore and legal department.
5th Floor, 342 Water Street
Vancouver, BC.
Phone: (604) 684-0231
Fax: (604) 684-5726
E-mail: ubcic@ubcic.bc.ca

 

Theytus BooksTheytus Books Ltd.
Nation: Cree
Established in 1980, Theytus became the first First Nations owned and operated Indigenous publishing house in Canada. Theytus root begins within its name, a Salishan word meaning "preserving for the sake of handing down." Selected by its' First Nations founder Randy Fred, the name Theytus was selected to symbolize the goal of documenting Indigenous cultures and worldviews via books.

Green Mountain Rd. Lot 45
RR#2, Site 50, Comp. 8
Penticton, B.C., V2A 6J7
Phone: (250) 493-7181
Fax: (250) 493-5302
E-mail: info@theytusbooks.ca

 

Tla Kwa MoonTlaKwa Moon - Designer
Nation: Ditidaht & Kyuquot
TlaKwa Moon Designs is an enterprise that dedicates itself to providing affordable computer graphics, desktop publishing, web design, web hosting  services, specialized gifts, glassware, and lamps for entrepreneurs, small to medium size businesses and non-profit organizations. TlaKwa Moon  Designs offers a broad range of design needs to be met for an individual or business.

Vancouver Island, BC
Phone: 250-595-2596
E-mail: Carmen Thompson - TlaKwa moonproductions@shaw.ca

 

Traditional treasures web siteTraditional Treasures
Nation:Haida
Traditional and Contemporary creations by Haida Doll Artist Carol Young. Original hand sculpted First Nations dolls in traditional regalia
Courtenay, BC, V9N 6J2
Phone: (250) 334-3924
E-mail: eaglewoman46@yahoo.com  

 

Tsian-KoTsain-Ko Gifts Inc.
Nation: Salish
We sell Native Arts and Crafts (Canadian and US), Northwest Coast Art  Prints, Woodcarvings, Gold and Silver Carved Jewellery, Books, Pendleton Blankets, Navajo Jewellery and Pottery Art Cards, T-Shirts. We also run a  Visitor Info. Center, giving out local information, as well as First Nation newspapers, Pow Wow events, etc.

5555 Hwy #101, Box 2277
Sechelt B.C., V0N 3A0
Phone: (604) 885-4592
E-mail: tsain_ko_gifts@sunshine.net

 

Victor Surplus Mill EquipmentVictor Surplus Mill Equipment Ltd.
Contact: Victor Caron
Nation: Metis
Desciption: Industrial suplus equipment - new and used

P.O. Box 21029
Spruceland RPO
Prince George, B.C.,  V2M 7E8
Phone: (250) 563-5209
Fax: (250) 563-5222
E-mail: equipment@victorsurplus.com 

 

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