Secwepemc L.I.F.E. Newsletter Issue 11

May 2022

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Pell7ell7é7llqten May - Root Digging Moon

The Secwepemc L.I.F.E. Online Newsletter is a free online newsletter published for Secwepemcúl̓ ucw (Shuswap Nation); connecting, celebrating and bringing more awareness to opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs within our Nation.

The Secwepemc L.I.F.E. Newsletter invites stories, comments, photos and any other information relevant to business, entrepreneurship and economic development that would be of interest to our readers.

Our goals for this online newsletter are: To share advice/stories/articles from Indigenous Entrepreneurs/Executives with business skills & expertise Share entrepreneur/business education and training programs/opportunities Share stories about Secwepemc life and wellness Assist in development of Nation/Community entrepreneur support/awareness & to create connections and resource sharing in our communities Promote entrepreneur/business events throughout the Nation Share and promote a wide range of entrepreneur/business resources

IN THIS ISSUE

Faith over Fear

Celebrating Indigenous Entrepreneurs over 1 year

Entrepreneur Profile Red Hummingbird Boutique

Secwepemc LIFE Vision & Mission Vision To create a safe space that promotes Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses to be abundant and successful by inspiring and uplifting one another.

Mission Sharing stories, resources, and opportunities by providing free online content that supports our nation to normalize Indigenous wealth

Be Inspired Centre and Indigenous Businesses

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Faith Over Fear

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By Julie John

Fear is a bugger! It creeps in all of the time, and it can transform into a huge mountain if you allow fear to take control.

When I first started this newsletter, it came to me as a thought, an idea! I love supporting Indigenous entrepreneurship, I love sharing information, resources, and promoting Indigenous businesses. I just finished reading a book called Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love), and she talked about how ideas that specifically come to you are meant for you to carry out. If you don’t follow these ideas, they move on to someone else. This concept made a lot of sense to me. Right after I read this book, I had this thought/idea that came to me, so naturally I thought I was being put to the test! I thought of creating a free online newsletter to promote, support, encourage, and share information/resources for Indigenous entrepreneurship within the Secwepemc Nation and beyond! I acted immediately on this idea, and put it out there! After the first article, I thought, “what the heck am I doing?” lol, I had no idea/experience running a free online newsletter, let alone gathering content etc. So I hired people to help me out.

This is where Lisa Orton comes into the picture, I hired Lisa to help me with the layout of the newsletter, she edits, she gathers content, and she lays everything out and is quite creative and marvelous.lays everything out and is quite creative and marvelous.

She also conducts interviews and shares stories, events in the newsletter. This brought a lot of ease, and thinking ok, we are doing this, and it will be ok, after my panic and self-doubt of course!

As this free e-newsletter is coming up to its one year, I kept mentioning I’d start writing content/articles. And as great as Lisa is, she kept asking me, “When will you submit, what will you write, can you write something for next article”.

So, I started writing, which was an ok process, I sent to Lisa to help edit, and make sure it was all good to go. Once the newsletter came out that month, I started to panic and get fearful again. I was fearful of being judged, of being not good enough, of the worst. I was literally so scared and was frozen in fear. I thought what’s the worst that can happen?? I get a bad review, but I will learn from this experience and better myself.

We did get some feedback, and it was very positive and supportive, HUGE RELIEF!! I allowed fear to stop me from writing and sharing.

How I allowed fear to control me, instead of having faith it will all work out, and if it doesn’t I will learn!

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The Secwepemc LIFE Newsletter has been publishing for one year!

To celebrate our 1 anniversary we are celebrating the Indigenous owned and operated businesses we have profiled over the last year. We want to celebrate and promote these entrepreneurs achievements in business and wish them all the best in their future ventures!

Peggy McBryan

Touching Souls, Healing Hearts Intuitive Energy Healer & Facilitator

Gypsy Creations Wrapped crystals, dreamcatchers, featherboards

Monika Dyck & Steven Teed

Delicious Business Catering Catering & Consulting Shuswap/Okanagan

Green Future Industries Hemp Agriculture

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Greg Hopf & Frank Antoine

Moccasin Trails Indigenous Tourism Kamloops/Kelowna

Pat Gauthier

Emma Matusiak

Stephanie Anaka

Elm & Peony Planning Indigenous Financial Event Planning Freedom Circle Kamloops Financial Entrepreneur

Tammy LaFleur

Pat Gauthier Fine Art Visual Artist Fort St James

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Maskwa Den Gift/Coffee Shop Stephanie Anaka 637 Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC

Kerry Chelsea

Four Winds Driving School Williams Lake

Support Indigenous Business!

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Karina Emmond

Nail Junkiez Nail Artist Kamloops

Landon Peters

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June Anthony-Reeves

Wild Rose Healing Up the Hill at Loakin Botanical Products Yoga, Reiki & Massage & Services

Luke & Becky Webb

Kim Coltman

Fashion Speaks International Modelling/Talent Agency

Rena Nordquist

FireWeed Wellness Organic lotions & bath products

LIVN GIVN Clothing & design

Support Indigenous Business!

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The Secwepemc LIFE Newsletter has been publishing for one year!

To celebrate our 1 year anniversary we are celebrating the entrepreneurs we profiled over the last year.

Christine Anderson

Craig Duck Chief

In My Defense Self-defense Keychains

Chief Technology Video Production & Editing

Ashley Michel

4 Generations Creations Ribbon Skirts & Apparel

Ben Cardinal Jessica Johnny

Wolf Pack Contracting Construction/Restoration Shuswap/Okanagan

Jessica Johnny Beaded Jewelry Beaded Jewelry & Accessories

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Indigenous Entrepreneur Profile 2022

Red Hummingbird Boutique

Red Hummingbird Boutique recently opened at 632 Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC at Be Inspired Centre.

Through the cooperative work of Secwepemc sister’s Miranda Dick and Gwa Ts'elletkwe, the Red Hummingbird Boutique transpired – a shop filled with Indigenous clothing, art, and home decor. It is a truly unique shop with one of a kind items, incorporating Indigenous art and design into unique pieces– beaded jewelry, necklaces, earrings, ties, ribbon skirts, ribbon shirts, new and upcycled clothing featuring Indigenous designs and Pendleton applique pieces, and a lot of home décor selected. They select what catches their eye, based on an item's colour or design - choosing what inspires them. Miranda appreciates streamlined and subtle aesthetics that represent her style. Miranda and Gwa create items with clean lines, embodying qualities that are different, authentic, and creative.

Miranda started sewing clothing and star blankets many years ago for her children and community members with much of her inspiration coming from her mother who sewed clothing, star blankets and quilts.

Her star blankets have been ordered from around the world from the US, Australia and Alaska.

There are always challenges to overcome in small business ownership. Making time for family while building a business is a big one. Dealing with small administrative hang ups that overall do not seem that big but still set back sales and accessibility can be a challenge. For example, a square reader bought from the U.S. that does not work in Canada.

Phone (236) 586-5182 Facebook

Red Hummingbird Boutique Email sacredwater78@gmail.com

However, Miranda conveys her excitement in opening a storefront business and being a part of Be Inspired Centre in Chase that is creating and transforming space for Indigenous business owners. Moving from a virtual to a physical space to display and sell key pieces is a great success although virtual shopping is always available, you can visit the Facebook page to view items or make an appointment on Facebook to look at items via livestream.

Visit the Red Hummingbird Boutique at 632 Shuswap Ave on the mainstreet of Chase, BC, Monday - Friday 9-4pm.

May 5th MMIWG Day of Awareness

No More Stolen Sisters

Prayers and love for our stolen sisters

Remembering the women & girls loved and lost across Turtle Island

Art by Alex Dennis

We pray for justice for all of our stolen sisters. We want to honour and respect missing and murdered women and girls across the continent. Colonial violence against Indigenous women and girls is an ongoing issue, and while we are grateful for the rising awareness of MMIWG as a human rights crisis, we call for legislative justice and continued advocacy for Indigenous women and girls to live in world that honours and respects our existence, strength, and sacredness. We are grandmothers, granddaughters, daughters, mothers, nieces, wives, community members, leaders, and WE ARE LOVED.

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New Businesses at Be Inspired Centre 632 Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC Mon - Fri 9am-4pm

Be Inspired Centre is an Indigenous entrepreneur hub in the heart of Chase, BC. We are creating and providing much needed space for entrepreneurs to conduct business in a physical space. Currently, we have the Be Inspired Gift Shop, Lounge Space for rent, Red Hummingbird Boutique, Christina McMurray Massage and Pedicures, and an upcoming Indigenous counselling space with Natalie Clark and Jolene Anderson. Be Inspired is creating space for Indigenous entrepreneurs to address the lack of Indigenous diversification in business. With the Indigenous economy contributing $31 billion to Canada’s GDP, it is time for more Indigenous-owned businesses to take up space and be present in small towns around BC!

Red Hummingbird Boutique

New and upcycled clothing with Indigenous designs, jewelry, accessories, home decor, and more.

One of a kind, handmade items 632 Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC Open Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm

Christina McMurray Hot stone massage, full body massage, spa pedicure, clip & shape, waxing

By Appointment only Call/text 250-299-5890 632 Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC The Secwepemc L.I.F.E. Newsletter is copyrighted and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of the publisher.

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Lounge Space for rent

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Be Inspired Centre

632 Shuswap Ave Chase, BC Contact info.secwepemc@gmail.com

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BE INSPIRED Indigenous Gift Shop 632 Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC Mon - Fri 9-4pm

Be Inspired! Gift Shop is an Indigenous owned and operated business. We offer gifts from local Indigenous entrepreneurs and Indigenous designed items.

Consider our gift ship for gift giving, events, conventions and gatherings.

Totes | Blankets Reusable Bags Puzzles | Masks Stationary | Decals Magnets | Lotions Smudge Sprays Herbal Products

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STATISTICS A Chosen Journey RBC's partnership report celebrates Indigenous successes and affirms RBC Royal Bank’s commitment to the Indigenous community. https://www.rbc.com/indigenous/a-chosen-journey.html

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CURRENT EVENTS, PROGRAMS & RESOURCES FOR ENTREPRENEURS Applications Now Open for 2022 Pow Wow Pitch Calling All Indigenous Entrepreneurs, Artists, Vendors and Businesses. Pitch for the spotlight, $200,000 in cash prizes and a community rallying for your success. Before June 21st, Indigenous entrepreneurs can submit a 1-minute video business pitch. $25,000 grand prize

Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund The Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund is a micro-finance program open to Indigenous women-owned businesses who may lack access to conventional financing.

Activating the Financial Infrastructure of the 100 Billion National Indigenous Economy The Indigenomics Institute is inviting Indigenous leaders, Indigenous businesses and organizations, government, educational institutions, private industry, policy makers and corporations to this conference on May 19 - 20th, 2022 at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver, BC Canada.

Shop First Nations Guide to Social Media Advertsing A guide on social media advertising for Indigenous business needs featufing information on setting advertising budget, social media platforms, reaching new Indigenous consumers, campaign strategy and objectives and more.

Tourism Relief Fund in BC "Indigenous tourism projects are important to Canada’s economic recovery efforts and a priority under the Tourism Relief Fund. Under the fund, a minimum of $50 million will specifically support Indigenous tourism initiatives. Contributions to Indigenous entities (not generating profits) will normally be non-repayable. Indigenous applicants are invited to apply through the process described below"

Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneurship Program NACCA and AFIs Celebrate International Women’s Day with the Launch of the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship (IWE) Program

RBC Financial Literacy for Indigenous People The RBC Financial Literacy for Indigenous Peoples Course was created in response to calls from residential school survivors and First Nations youth who recommended financial training as a means to maximizing the benefits of financial compensation. Course content will share the information you need to make informed decisions and help you achieve lasting financial well-being.

Vancity Unity Women Entrepreneur Program Unity Women Entrepreneurs Program offer loans to self-identified woman or non-binary individual. Whether you are just starting out or trying to grow your business, you can tailor your support program to meet your unique needs with access to a resource library and opportunities for networking and advice from experienced mentors.

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