At the end of February Ktunaxa Business Showcase took place in Cranbrook, marking an event that Paper Excellence, founded by Jackson Wijaya, was thrilled to support. The vendor introductions were very interactive, and our team is excited for new B2B opportunities and future connections.

“The Ktunaxa Business Showcase is a well-organized Local First Nations event highlighting a multitude of diverse community-based businesses,” says Andrew McCuaig from Paper Excellence. “It was an excellent opportunity to reconnect with existing Indigenous business partners and explore exciting new B2B opportunities. Highly educational, informative, and worthwhile!”

Ktunaxa Nation is comprised of four individual bands: St. Mary’s Band (?aqam), Akisqnuk Band (?akisqnuk), Lower Kootenay Band (Yaqan Nukiy), and Tobacco Plains Band (Yaqit ?a knuqi’it). Together, they presented their businesses, inviting others to come, see and support these enterprises. Vendors offered a range of products and services, from selling traditional tobacco to heavy civil construction.

The event was open only to registered individuals in the morning, allowing guests five minutes at each booth to learn about the businesses. In the afternoon, it was opened to the public, inviting community members to explore the showcased businesses. The vendor introductions were very interactive, and the team at Paper Excellence is excited for new B2B opportunities and future connections.

To learn more: Ktunaxa Business ShowCase