Member Spotlights

Spotlight on ADAAWE Member Janelle Niles of Got Land?

Janelle Niles is a force to be reckoned with. A Two-Spirit Black-Mi’kmaq woman from Sipekne'katik First Nation in Nova Scotia, Janelle’s carving out space in the comedy world—one punchline at a time. As the creator of Got Land?, Janelle uses humour to uplift, challenge, and bring people together. Read more.

From Healing to Hustle: How Ashley Clark Built Bougie Birch into a Movement

Ashley Clark, a Kanien’kehá:ka entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Bougie Birch, is redefining Indigenous entrepreneurship. What started as a healing journey has grown into a powerful business rooted in culture, education, and community empowerment. Read more.

Denyse Nadon, a proud member of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, is the visionary founder of Tribalure Cosmetics & Skincare. Inspired by generations of matriarchs and rooted in ceremony, Denyse has built a brand that redefines beauty as sacred, powerful, and deeply connected to Indigenous identity. With every product, she honours her Ancestors, uplifts her community, and calls forth a future where Indigenous women thrive. Read more.

Kassondra Walters, a Hodinohsho:ni entrepreneur, healer, and founder of KD Management & Consulting, is transforming Indigenous business through ceremony, purpose, and advocacy. What began as a career setback became a powerful journey of empowerment, community building, and cultural leadership. Read more.

ADAAWE is a hub for Indigenous entrepreneurs in the National Capital Region to gather, learn, and thrive on unceded Algonquin Territory.

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