“Together we can foster a future where indigenous voices are heard, cultures are preserved, and the artists of these communities are recognized and celebrated.”

As a proud member of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation, Amanda Bernard is on a mission to celebrate, support, and empower indigenous artists and entrepreneurs and in doing so, create a more just and culturally rich world.

In this episode, Amanda joins us to share what her journey of creating a virtual marketplace for indigenous creatives has consisted of to date as well as her hopes for the future of Shawish. 

In This Episode:

[00:57] Introducing Amanda Bernard, the founder of indigenous marketplace Shawish.

[01:46] Amanda shares what motivated her to found Shawish (and how she chose its name). 

[03:20] How Shawish has evolved since its founding. 

[05:22] The unique ways in which Shawish empowers indigenous artists and entrepreneurs. 

[06:14] How Shawish prevents indigenous appropriation. 

[07:19] The role that you can play in supporting indigenous communities. 

[08:35] Common challenges faced by indigenous communities. 

[10:19] The myriad benefits of supporting indigenous artists and entrepreneurs. 

[10:56] What Amanda has found most rewarding about her journey with Shawish. 

[11:22] How Amanda’s heritage fuels her to do the work that she does. 

[12:00] The continuous learning process that Amanda is committed to at Shawish. 

[13:30] Examples of how you can support the Shawish mission.

[13:52] The future of Shawish. 

Resources:

Amanda Bernard on LinkedIn

Shawish