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Nodin Cutfeet: Boosting the Confidence of Young Indigenous People

Mar 24, 2024 Posted by: Anushree Nande Canada,  Nodin Cutfeet,  SDG 4,  Victoria BC
Nodin Cutfeet: Boosting the Confidence of Young Indigenous People

Nodin: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Did you know that in Canada, many Indigenous communities are far from cities, reachable only by small planes or driving across the ice? Living in small communities means fewer after-school activities, making it hard for youth to discover their passions. This leads many Indigenous people to a choice between staying with limited opportunities or moving to cities, risking a disconnection from their culture. Waniskâw is a free online platform for young Indigenous people to create and share digital art projects and games. It connects them to their cultures, allowing exploration of various skills. A key part of Waniskâw is remixing and building on others' projects, promoting mutual support and achievement, because we can all go further when we support each other.

August Wichert: Assisting Businesses in Effectively Supporting the SDGs

Mar 23, 2024 Posted by: Anushree Nande All SDGs,  August Wichert,  Canada,  Toronto
August Wichert: Assisting Businesses in Effectively Supporting the SDGs
August: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! My organization helps businesses make the world a better place. A lot of business leaders want to support the SDGs and have a positive impact on society. However, many of them don’t know where or how to start. We provide them with tools and programmes for things like gender equality, climate action, and human rights, so they can support those issues at a company level. A more sustainable world is good for business, too, so if they take action, everyone wins.

Amanda Bernard: Helping Small Indigenous Businesses Thrive across Turtle Island

Mar 16, 2024 Posted by: George Romar Amanda Bernard,  Canada,  SDG 8,  Toronto
Amanda Bernard: Helping Small Indigenous Businesses Thrive across Turtle Island
Amanda: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Shawish Market is a virtual Indigenous marketplace where Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs can create their own shop and upload their own unique items. Unlike other marketplaces, Shawish does not charge monthly or transaction fees, making it affordable for Indigenous communities, especially those who have faced so many barriers such as loss of land, loss of identity, discrimination, and colonization. Also, at Shawish we aim to address the issue of cultural appropriation, as many companies profit from Indigenous-inspired work, often at the expense of local artists. To tackle this problem, Shawish verifies each vendor, ensuring that every purchase made through our website directly benefits Indigenous communities.