Beyond The Lair
Beyond the Lair explores the untamed spirit of Indigenous business innovation by guiding and celebrating Indigenous-owned enterprises at every step of their incredible journey. Building on the success of the renowned TV show "Bears' Lair" on APTN, this podcast spotlights the visionaries and resilient minds behind these ventures. As well, it will feature industry leaders talking about the initiatives and campaigns they have to support Indigenous entrepreneurs and how their companies are making a difference and the teams they have to do so. Each episode is a beacon of guidance and empowerment, amplifying success stories, sharing invaluable insights, and crafting a roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Unlock the secrets of success and delve into the heart of Indigenous entrepreneurship. "Beyond the Lair" is not just a podcast; it's a movement, a commitment to honoring tradition while fostering a thriving, modern economic landscape. Tune in, be inspired, and be part of this incredible journey towards empowerment and reconciliation.
Episodes
23 episodes
Corey Janvier from Cedar Brush Site Services & Janitorial
Corey Janvier - Owner of Cedar Brush Indigenous Site Services & JanitorialSeason 2 Contestant of Bears' Lair TVStarting a company just 3 years ago with $400 and a staff of 2 to right now having 100 employees and 3 different d...
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Episode 23
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48:28
Harlan Kingfisher from Smudge the Blades
Harlan Kingfisher - Founder of Smudge the BladesSeason 2 Contestant of Bears' Lair TVOvercoming racism in minor and junior hockey and his quest to break down barriers, elevate youth and celebrate achievements in sports, while pav...
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47:39
Dave Tuccaro from Tuccaro Group of Companies
Dave Tuccaro - President & CEO of Tuccaro Group of CompaniesGrowing up, being a natural born entrepreneur from humble beginnings, to creating companies with annual revenues of over 2 billion dollars but most importantly finding t...
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Episode 21
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43:13
Chief Willie Sellars of Williams Lake First Nation
Prominent Chief, Astute Business Leader and Advocate for Youth. A true leader speaking on what a better Canadian society can look like today.Willie Sellars was born and raised in Williams Lake, BC and is a member of the...
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Episode 20
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49:52
Josh Nilson from Maskwa Investments
Josh nilson - founder of Maskwa InvestmentsHis Journey to Becoming CEO of one of the Largest Gaming Companies & How the Advancement of Tech can Make a DifferenceJosh Nilson, is Metis and from Willow River, BC. He is the f...
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Episode 19
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45:53
Yolonda Skelton from Sugiit Lukxs Designs
YOLONDA SKELTON - Gitxsan Textile Artist and Fashion Designer at Sugiit Lukxs DesignsFrom the Runway, Film and Television - the Meaning of her Designs, Fabrics, Energy and Giving BackYolonda Skelton Sugiit Lukxs (Sug-iit-look...
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Episode 18
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58:09
Bobbie Racette from Virtual Gurus
Bobbie racette - FOUNDER & CEO OF VIRTUAL GURUSGrowing up an Introvert & the Creation of one of the Largest Virtual Assistant Platforms on the PlanetBobbie Racette, a trailblazing Métis-Cree tech entrepreneur, epitomi...
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Episode 17
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50:04
Sheila North - Journalist & Advocate
Social impacts, politics and campaigning for the rights of others.
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Episode 16
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45:12
Chastity Davis from Chastity Davis Consulting
The importance of where we are, where we come from and who we are as Indigenous people and what true reconciliation means to us from Indigenous communities and industry.
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Episode 15
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38:03
Susannah Pierce from Shell Canada
Authenticity, Relationship Building and Making a Difference with Profit for Purpose and the Prevention of Human Trafficking
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Episode 14
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49:40
Clint Davis from Cedar Leaf Capital
Growing up in the North, Graduating from Harvard and becoming the CEO of Cedar Leaf CapitalClint Davis is a Senior Advisor at Scotiabank and the incoming CEO of Cedar Leaf Capital, the first Indigenous majority-owned investment d...
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Episode 13
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48:47
Chris Tait from Klahoose Wilderness Resort
Meet Chris and learn more about the Klahoose Wilderness Resort where one lucky family will win a 4 day discover Klahoose prize package this season on Bears Lair!
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Episode 12
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40:32
Keith Henry from Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada
Journey into the Indigenous Tourism Industry, who we are now, where the industry is going and tools for advancing to the next level
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Episode 11
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54:07
Lynsey Stock from The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
Honouring the land, core values, promoting indigenous culture and experience in creating a corporate culture based on knowledge, education and respect.
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Episode 10
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46:12
Chris McLeod Executive Director of Bears' Lair
The importance of authentic partnerships, due diligence, doing what is right for your community and developing economic prosperity
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Episode 9
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46:08
Chief Ian Campbell from Squamish Nation
Reconcili-action, Indigenous Advancement and Working Collectively Together
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Episode 8
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52:44
Pamela Baker from Squamish Nation
Matriarch Leadership, Lessons from Sports, Fashion and Leading the Next Generation
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Episode 7
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51:10
Trent Zacharias from Cenovus
Insights on Authentic Social Impact, Profit with Purpose and Learning from Listening
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Episode 6
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55:02
Orene Askew aka DJ O Show
Transformation, stardom, leadership and making a difference
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Episode 5
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49:30
Tamara Goddard from Four Economics
Entrepreneurialism, technology, living with a superpower, preserving and protecting Indigenous language and art.
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Episode 4
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53:10
Brad Mason from Servco Canada
Finding your purpose, making a difference, and enhancing industry relations with Indigenous communities, one at a time.
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Episode 3
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48:14
Chief Gibby Jacob from Squamish Nation
Past, present, and incredible future of storytelling of new 6-part series Back to the Fire. In search of lost values that could change the world!Chief Gibby Jacob, whose ancestral name is Kákeltn siyám (pr. Kokel ten See yam) car...
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Episode 2
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