10 Indigenous owned and operated businesses in Victoria to support
Discover something new, educate yourself on Indigenous history and culture, and find ways you can support our Indigenous friends, neighbours, and community members.
By Nevada Alde
National Truth and Reconciliation Day is just around the corner, and stopping by local south island Indigenous businesses is a wonderful way to show ongoing support.
Especially while we work and play on on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen-speaking Coast Salish peoples!
In case you’re not familiar, earlier in 2023, the City of Victoria launched a new Indigenous business directory—you can find businesses specializing in anything from construction to mural artistry.
This list that we’ve put together includes a few businesses we wanted to highlight as well as some additional noteworthy ones!
Discover something new, educate yourself on Indigenous history and culture, and find ways you can support our Indigenous friends, neighbours, and community members.
Without further delay, here’s 10 Indigenous businesses in and around Victoria:
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This has been marked as a must-do in Victoria!
Join the Songhees Nation on an educational “Signs of the Lekwungen” canoe or walking tour and engage with their culture through intricate storytelling, beautiful sightseeing, and traditional cuisine.
They begin and depart from Ship Point at Victoria’s Inner Harbour—you can find their kiosk tent there.
Tours will run until October 9th before they close for the season, or you can book a private tour with 6 to 15 group members at any point throughout the year!
They also operate a food truck called The Songhees Food Truck and can be found on 1502 Admirals Road.
Where: Wharf Street
When: Thursday to Sunday until October 9th (unless booking a private tour)