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Totally Locally Indigenous

According to Statistics Canada’s latest report, Indigenousowned businesses represented 4.8% of private sector businesses in Saskatchewan in the fall of 2022. The Government of Canada’s registered Indigenous Business Directory lists 47 declared Indigenous businesses located in Saskatoon. And the Saskatchewan Indigenous Economic Development Network indicated last spring that the number of Indigenous businesses in the Saskatoon region nearly doubled between 2011 and 2022 from 160 to 285 organizations. As demonstrated by the SOAR cover story, it is not surprising that the number of Indigenous-owned businesses within the Totally Locally YXE Market Hub is also growing. From apparel to skincare, spirits and fitness, the four businesses listed below chose to self-identify as having at least 51% Indigenous ownership. We invite you to support these businesses and all the businesses listed within Totally Locally. Every time you choose to shop or request services from these local businesses, your dollars grow Saskatoon’s economy, create jobs and improve the quality of life for all of us. Enjoy local, support Totally Locally! www.totallylocally.ca

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