Customers should be aware of where their money is going, and how it is supporting Indigenous communities or businesses, said Carol Anne Hilton, CEO of…
Crane said a lot of Indigenous entrepreneurs are anxious about starting a business because they don’t get enough support in areas that can range from funding to mentorship.A success story could change that, he said. To have a model of an Indigenous company, “it influences a lot of people.”
Crane said it starts with asking the right questions, such as: “Why are things the way they are in Canada? And how do we move away from excluding certain demographics?” For those shopping online, many local Indigenous vendors have started to find themselves a spot in the digital world, gradually closing the long-persisting online gap.
Solomon said Biskane was built with the idea of restoring trust within markets and connecting products from rural areas with mainstream, urban cities where people are willing to support authentic products. For customers doubting their Indigenous item’s authenticity, Crane suggested a simple five-minute internet search could help confirm whether the purchase is authentic or not. An Indigenous-made item would generally say where it was made on the artist or company’s website.Article content
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