Housing providers often grow with their communities by creating social enterprises that deliver products or services that generate funding for programs. In this way, communities build on their successes and share their strengths while giving back to the organizations that helped them. We invite you to check out these companies and remember that when you buy from them, you create new opportunities.
AQ'SAAK ABORIGINAL FOODS LTD
Wachiay Friendship Centre, Courtenay, B.C., Courtenay, B.C.
www.aqsaakfoods.com
AQ’SAAK (pronounced “AK-SOOK”) means respect for nature. AQ’SAAK Aboriginal Foods Ltd. proudly shares the authentic tastes and legends of Canada’s Pacific West Coast with the world. With bold flavours, ancient family recipes, and natural ingredients, AQ’SAAK’s teas, chocolates and foods respectfully embody the West Coast cultures of Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples.
ROZENE CLEANING
Helping Spirit Lodge Society, Vancouver, B.C.
www.rozenecleaning.com
A social enterprise dedicated to making a difference in the community we work in. We believe businesses should seek to leverage resources and influence to make an environmental or societal impact; and that is exactly what we do! Our net proceeds go to the Helping Spirit Lodge Society, a local not for profit organization that provides housing, counselling, and help for women and children who are fleeing domestic violence. Our company is another resource for these women as we offer employment opportunities to these individuals.
M'AKOLA DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SOCIETY
M'akola Group of Societies, Langford, B.C.
www.makoladevelopment.com
A professional consulting firm with Indigenous roots that is committed to supporting vibrant, diverse communities. We specialize in affordable housing and community development, and our interdisciplinary team partners with non-profit organizations, all levels of government, Aboriginal communities and private industry to examine social and economic opportunities to develop collaborative, sustainable and unique development solutions that respect the past while building for the community of tomorrow.
SKWACHAYS LODGE, ABORIGINAL HOTEL & GALLERY
Vancouver Native Housing Society, Vancouver, B.C.
www.skachays.com
Located in downtown Vancouver, B.C., “Skwachàys Lodge is an extraordinary boutique hotel and Canada’s first Aboriginal arts hotel. Located in the heart of Vancouver’s historic downtown this stunning addition to Vancouver’s urban landscape offers guests an authentic Aboriginal experience while providing the highest quality personalized service.
VAFCS - CATERING
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society, Vancouver, B.C.
www.vafcs.org/programs/cateringmenus
Friendship Catering Services is an Aboriginal Friendship Centre social enterprise committed to providing high quality catering services for clients in the Vancouver area.
WACHIAY STUDIO
Wachiay Friendship Centre, Courtenay, B.C.
www.wachiaystudio.com
The studio offers services for artists, schools, community groups and individuals along with an opportunity for urban and rural aboriginal youth interested in a career in art and screenprinting to learn while working alongside professionals. Whatever style, we offer top quality screenprinting of fine art and posters, and will work with artists and designers to bring their ideas to life on paper and other materials
