The Last Time They Wore Their Regalia
Totem Design House is a Haida and Cree-owned Indigenous lifestyle brand based in Comox Valley, BC, founded by Erin Brillon (Kalga Jaad). This post traces the cultural suppression of Haida...
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The Pendulum Swing: What It Really Means to Run an Indigenous Business in Canada Right Now
A new report confirms what many small business owners already feel: more Canadian businesses are closing than opening. But for Indigenous entrepreneurs, the climate we're navigating is more complex than...
This Is Why Cultural Visibility Matters
Indigenous Story Behind the Seahawks Logo & Cultural Visibility. A powerful story about Indigenous cultural visibility, the Seahawks logo connection, and how one moment of cultural leadership created unexpected ripple...
Wicked Candle Making: Why I Created This Class and What You’ll Experience
Looking for a fun and meaningful creative activity in the Comox Valley? Our Wicked Candle Making classes blend hands-on learning with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere where you can design your...
Our Latest Limited Edition Wool Blanket
The Cloud Blanket is Nearly Here! With knowledge passed on for countless generations, an unnamed ancient northern coastal ancestor took her knowledge of weaving with spruce root and cedar bark...
The Raw Truth about Truth & Reconciliation Day
The truth is this: wearing an orange shirt solves nothing without substantive acts to create change. Too often, the orange shirt movement has become a stage for performative allyship —...
How the Right Candle Can Shift Your Mood in Minutes
The right scent can change everything. Our Illuminated Intentions Candle Collection is crafted with Coco Apricot wax, lead-free cotton wicks, and phthalate-free fragrance oils to create clean-burning candles that shift...
Water is boring. These medicinal iced teas are anything but!
Water is boring. These medicinal iced teas are anything but. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and plant-based goodness, they make hydration refreshing, delicious, and nourishing — turning your daily sip into...
How Essential Oil Roll-Ons Work: The Science of Scent, Touch, and Transformation
Blending traditional wisdom with modern science, our essential oil roll-ons work with your body’s chemistry to support calm, focus, rest, relief, and joy.
🌙 Sweet Dreams Are Made of This: The Wellness Bundle That Helps You Actually Rest
After years of struggling with sleep deprivation and being diagnosed with a sleep disorder, I had to completely relearn how to rest. The Sweet Dreams Wellness Bundle was born out...
How Totem Design House Was Built on Indigenous Values
From Resistance to Resonance: How Totem Design House Was Built on Indigenous Values Before Totem Design House became what it is today—a gallery, a brand, a gathering place—it began as...
Can Sacred Medicine Be Bottled?
"Selling medicine doesn’t have to mean commodifying it. It’s about sharing with care, honouring tradition, and making sacred plant knowledge accessible in a modern world—without compromising its roots."