{"id":1103,"date":"2021-03-09T17:19:09","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T01:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/?page_id=1103"},"modified":"2024-05-13T15:59:26","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T22:59:26","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Welcome to the Shop First Nations blog, your information source for connecting to Indigenous businesses!<\/p>

Here you\u2019ll find our latest news, information, guides, and stories supporting Indigenous businesses. In addition, we’ll be sharing articles in support of First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis entrepreneurs. Finally, we encourage conscientious consumers and businesses to check here frequently for information on how they can help support and grow the Indigenous economy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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World Cup season will bring soccer fans from around the world to Canada, with Vancouver and Toronto welcoming visitors for matches, celebrations and unforgettable travel<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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New Westminster, BC \u2014 June 6, 2026 (11:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM) \u2014 Arts New West, Shop First Nations and Native Art Renaissance are proud<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Boreal Heartland Herbal Products is an Indigenous-owned business creating natural herbal products with responsibly wild-harvested ingredients from the boreal forest. Founded in 2017 by Randy<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tIndigenous Art Therapy with Joanne Bear: Bear Hands Therapy\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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For many people, healing doesn\u2019t always happen through talk therapy alone. Sometimes words feel too small, too distant, or simply not available. That\u2019s one reason<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTop Indigenous Business Conferences in Canada\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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At Shop First Nations, we celebrate spaces where culture, community, and connection come together \u2014 and Canada\u2019s vibrant scene of Indigenous-led conferences is exactly that.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Celebrate the season of giving with the Indigenous Holiday Gift Guide 2025. From handcrafted soaps and aromatic teas to sustainable seafood and unforgettable dining experiences, this year\u2019s guide highlights exceptional gifts made by Indigenous entrepreneurs and artists across Turtle Island. Every purchase supports community, culture, and creativity \u2014 making your holiday shopping more meaningful than ever.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Welcome to the Shop First Nations blog, your information source for connecting to Indigenous businesses! Here you\u2019ll find our latest news, information, guides, and stories supporting Indigenous businesses. In addition, we’ll be sharing articles in support of First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis entrepreneurs. 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