Jun 12, 2025
By Hayley Roulstone On May 8, 2025, Annie and I had the opportunity to sit down with leaders from an organization we are honoured to partner with, the Honouring Traditions and Reconciliation Society (HTRS), a grassroots Indigenous-led organization based in Sikoohkotoki on Blackfoot Confederacy lands (Lethbridge, Alberta and area). Our conversation reflected on the Society’s …
May 30, 2025
In alignment with the summer solstice, a time of light, growth, and reflection, on June 21 the Rise team celebrates the diversity, strength, and brilliance of Indigenous Peoples inside the organization and across Turtle Island. National Indigenous Peoples Day is a moment to uplift and honour the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, …
May 27, 2025
By Hayley Roulstone Julie Landry is a mother and beader, living in Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories. Rise Principal and Founder, Annie Korver, was referred to Julie by a mutual friend, Desiree Norwegian, and late last year, Annie gifted our team members with moosehide pins from Julie (mine is pictured above). I had the wonderful opportunity to share …
May 21, 2025
Story shared by Patti Derbyshire What are we doing today, for a better tomorrow? At Rise, we’re part of a movement, an intergenerational organization of peers using our business as a force for good with other organizations in corporate Canada doing the same! We not only learn ourselves but also share with others, for example, …
Apr 23, 2025
Story shared by Najah Al-Atassi What are we doing today, for a better tomorrow? Being part of #GenB means acting for change. Supporting businesses owned by Indigenous Peoples, communities and organizations is a great way to build a strong local economy that promotes innovation and fights poverty in our communities. At Rise, we are proud to …
Mar 28, 2025
Story shared by Naomi Schatz What are we doing today, for a better tomorrow? The B Corp movement is working to create a just and inclusive economy where people from every walk of life thrive. A key impact area is community, which examines a company’s positive impact on the external communities in which the company operates, …
Jan 30, 2025
Story shared by Hayley Roulstone I’m proud to be part of a generation using business as a force for positive change. At Rise Consulting, our mission is to build meaningful relationships grounded in trust and respect, connecting Indigenous communities and corporate partners to create shared value. Celebrating my first year with Rise, I’ve gained invaluable …
Nov 28, 2024
Story shared by Hayley Roulstone This year marks the second anniversary of the National Indigenous Economic Strategy (NIES), a groundbreaking Indigenous-led document outlining 107 Calls to Economic Prosperity for achieving economic prosperity for all Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island. The NIES is built on four Strategic Pathways: People, Lands, Infrastructure, and Finance. Each pathway has a vision that defines desired …
Nov 28, 2024
Welcome to our fourth annual seasonal gift guide! This year, we’re excited to showcase a fresh collection of Indigenous-owned businesses to make your 2024 holiday shopping meaningful. Our theme, From the Land, celebrates cozy essentials like bannock, tea, moccasins and books. We’ve brought back beloved favourites and added some new gems to inspire your gift-giving. …
