The Earth Day Issue

Hello friend,

Earth Day is just two days away and while we find that most of the brands we write about have an earth-friendly bent, we wanted to highlight five brands and creators this week with unique and meaningful ways of honouring and protecting Mother Earth. 

We feature a skincare brand from an Indigenous leader who studies the relationship between plants and people and creates products honouring her heritage and the plants that are integral to her culture; we feature a sustainable fashion brand with a low carbon footprint, keeping everything from fabrication to construction close to its Toronto studio for a truly made in Canada collection; we share the story of a former fashion executive who shifted to wellness when she saw a gap in the yoga mat market, filling it with visions of nature; we meet two women who want you to aim for zero waste in your daily routine and they show us how they do it in every aspect of their business; and we introduce an artist inspired by the sky and the beauty that graces us when we look up. 

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 Ancestral plants from the Squamish First Nation are at the heart of this woman-owned skincare brand. Learn how they treat the skin and what the Founder is doing to ensure these cherished plants continue to thrive.

Circle this post if you’re looking for a sustainable clothing brand that is made in Canada. The woman entrepreneur behind it has thrived amidst challenges with her popular dressy sweats, made within a short drive of her studio.

The Canadian female founder behind this brand of stylish yoga mats found support for her soul through the practice of yoga. Her influence on expanding yoga in indigenous communities is what fills her heart.

The magic of shared values is the foundation behind two women on a mission to make your everyday practices healthier for you and the Earth. Find out the effect that simple changes can mean for the planet.

Look to the sky and what do you see? This woman artist wants you to take in every colour and the emotion that comes along with it. Find out how the beauty of the sky manifests in her moody and mesmerizing abstract paintings.

Watch this space for five quick things to make your life a little richer.

BC’s wine industry is suffering from climate and social change related to wine consumption. According to a local woman and former winemaker in the region, reinvention of the industry may be the only thing that saves it.

Whether you are celebrating Easter this weekend or not, you can add these Easter-inspired menus to your springtime roster to make the most of the season.

A new comedy called North of North on Netflix is a feast for the eyes and a proverbial runway of Indigenous fashion. We can’t get enough!

It’s springtime and the critters and creatures are starting to wake up and move about from the cold of winter, just as we are. If you’re a runner, keep these tips on hand should you have a close encounter of the wildlife kind on the trails!

Do you think menopause is a laughing matter? The stars of The Baronness von Sketch Show think so. Their latest comedic creation about midlife is Small Achievable Goals. Find out why it’s exactly what we need right now!

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