Featured for its Indigenous artist-designed wool blankets and its commitment to reinvesting 10% of annual profits into the Copper Legacy Indigenous Empowerment Society.

Highlighted as one of six exceptional Indigenous women in business across British Columbia, recognized for leadership, cultural impact, and creating meaningful Indigenous experiences through Totem Design House.

International Women’s Day spotlight, Erin reflects on being a woman in business and the matrilineal strength that shapes her leadership. She honours the women who paved the way before her, and the ongoing work of breaking barriers.

Recognized among six Indigenous women entrepreneurs making meaningful contributions to Canada’s evolving business landscape, highlighting leadership, resilience, and impact within Indigenous enterprise.

Totem Design House merges Indigenous heritage with eco-conscious business practices. The brand creates culturally authentic, sustainable products while supporting community empowerment and environmental responsibility.

TDH was honoured as Business of the Year (1–10 employees) at the 15th Annual Indigenous Business Awards, presented by the BC Achievement Foundation, recognizing excellence in Indigenous entrepreneurship and community impact.

Featured one of the Indigenous-owned brands to shop for meaningful gifts in Canada. Recognized for its bold, contemporary designs that reimagine NWC crests across apparel, art, jewelry, and wellness products—blending culture and modern relevance.

Featured for her work as a artist and entrepreneur, Erin Brillon was highlighted for building TDH into a creative platform that celebrates NWC Indigenous art through locally made apparel, jewelry, home decor and wellness products while challenging cultural exploitation in the marketplace.

Featured in a CBC Unreserved segment on the impact of fraudulent Indigenous art, highlighting Totem Design House’s work to protect and promote authentic Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork and raise awareness about cultural appropriation in the marketplace.

Shared lessons as an Indigenous business leader on sustainability, ethical growth, and long-term thinking in entrepreneurship, emphasizing how culture, environmental responsibility, and community accountability shape strong, resilient businesses. Addressing the challenges of navigating greenwashing while maintaining integrity in a competitive marketplace.

Featured in a special episode of etalk spotlighting Indigenous artists and changemakers making waves in their industries and leading cultural conversations. Highlighting creative entrepreneurship, community impact, and the growing influence of Indigenous leadership across Canada.

Featured on Global News – This Is BC in a segment highlighting a Vancouver Island family business built on Indigenous heritage. The story explored how Totem Design House blends cultural storytelling, contemporary design, and entrepreneurship to create products rooted in tradition while shaping a modern Indigenous brand.

Featured on Global News – BC Adventures when Erin joined the show to highlight local attractions in the Courtenay-Comox region, including Totem Design House. The segment showcased the brand as a must-visit creative stop that celebrates Indigenous art, culture, and community in the area.

Highlighted as an Indigenous-owned brand redefining modern giftware and fashion through Northwest Coast design. The feature spotlighted TDH locally made apparel, art, jewelry, and home décor, emphasizing its blend of cultural authenticity, sustainability, and contemporary style.

Featured on the revival of the Haida Laana Tsaadas clan that had not been active for 150 years, sharing the cultural work behind the clan’s return to ceremony and Brillon's key role in the cultural resurgence with lived experience, community healing and ancestral responsibility.

Featured in Pulse Dance TV Episode 5, where Erin Brillon and Totem Design House were showcased as part of a cultural spotlight on Indigenous creatives and performers. The segment highlighted the intersection of traditional art, contemporary expression, and community influence in the dance and creative scene.

Profile on three Indigenous women entrepreneurs promoting wellness and culture, highlighting Erin Brillon’s work with Totem Design House alongside other leaders who are sharing Indigenous knowledge through business, community, and cultural connection.

Featured in a national business article about how Indigenous businesses are seeing a surge in support, highlighting Totem Design House’s growth, community impact, and role in shaping conversations around Indigenous-led entrepreneurship in Canada.

Featured as a standout label redefining Indigenous style in the province. The article highlights TDH unique blend of NWC design, contemporary fashion, and cultural storytelling, positioning the brand among other notable Indigenous designers shaping the B.C. fashion scene.

Featured in a national investigation exposing a B.C. artist falsely claiming Indigenous identity, offering perspective on the economic and cultural harm caused by fraudulent art. The story emphasized advocacy for authenticity, accountability, and stronger protections for Indigenous artists in the marketplace.

Featured in a national story examining the controversy around a non-Indigenous designer marketing her brand as Indigenous-owned and accessing funding intended for Indigenous people, addressing concerns about misrepresentation, economic harm, and the importance of authenticity in Indigenous fashion.