Season 1 & 2 of Bears’ Lair TV can be
streamed on APTN Lumi

Season 1 is available to stream on CBC Gem

Follow the journeys of 18 Indigenous Entrepreneurs from across the nation as they pitch their plans to ‘The Bears’ – our panel of Indigenous business moguls – and Guest Judges to try and earn their share of $160,000 in available prize money.

Season 2 Episode Guide

Episode 1 – June 4

Keri from Shades of Gray Indigenous Pet Treats, Mike from Empower Knowledge Working Academy and, Senaqwila and Cease from Raven and Hummingbird Tea Company are mentored by Shain, President of Spirit Works. Now the contestants are ready to face the Bears.

Shades of Gray Indigenous Pet Treats

Keri Gray

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan
Campbellford, ON

Empower Knowledge Working Academy

Mike Young

Metis
Cumberland House, SK

Raven and Hummingbird Tea Company

Senaqwila and Cease Wyss

Squamish Nation
Vancouver, BC

Episode 2 – June 11

Santana from IndigiNails, Steven from Tsawwassen Shuttles Incorporated and Tyson from FN Clean Water are mentored by Tamara, founder of 400Drums and Four Our Future. Now the contestants are ready to face the Bears.

IndigiNails

Santana Walker

Squamish Nation
Metro Vancouver, BC

Tsawwassen Shuttles Inc

Steven Stark

Tsawwassen First Nation
Tsawwassen, BC

FN Clean Water

Tyson Welsey

Kashechewan First Nation
Ottawa, ON

Episode 3 – June 18

Anthony from Nuez Acres, Chelsee from Aaniin Retail, Charles from Charger Foods and Germaine from Mnopgwad Preserves are mentored by Lynsey, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Westin Bayshore. Now the contestants are ready to face the Bears.

Nuez Acres

Anthony Wingham

Metis
Langley, BC

Aaniin Retail

Chelsee Pettit

Aamjiwnaang First Nation
Toronto, ON

Charger Foods & Mnopgwad Preserves

Germaine & Charles Catchpole

Couchiching First Nation
Toronto, ON

Episode 4 – June 25

Corey from Cedar Brush Site Services, Harlan from Smudge the Blades Apparel and, Brayden and Tracey from Bridges Environmental Group are mentored by Wendy Ham, Executive Director at AFOA BC. Now the contestants are ready to face the Bears.

Cedar Brush Site Services

Corey Janvier

Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation
Metro Vancouver, BC

Smudge the Blades Apparel

Harlan Kingfisher

Sturgeon Lake First Nation
SK

Bridges Environmental Group

Tracy & Brayden Sloan

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation
Calgary, AB

Episode 5 – July 2

Zachary from REPWR, Levi from Children of the North and, Maddie and Sheena from Ihkapaskwa Indigenous Wellness Collective are mentored by Orene Askew, Owner of Orene’s DJ Services. Now the contestants are ready to face the Bears.

REPWR

Zachary McCue

Curve Lake First Nation, ON

Children of the North

Levi Wild

Passpasschase Cree
Edmonton, AB

Ihkapaskwa Indigenous Wellness Collective

Maddie Amyotte & Sheena Bradley

Cree-Metis Nation of Alberta & McMurray Metis Local 1935
Fort McMurrary, AB

Episode 6 – July 9

Jenna from Jenna’s Nut Free Dessertery, Sophia from Ay Lelum, the Good House of Design and, Denyse and Angie from Tribalure Canada Products are mentored by Chastity Davis, CEO of Chastity Davis Consulting. Now the contestants are ready to face the Bears.

Jenna’s Nut Free Dessertery

Jenna White

Metis Nation of Ontario
Fredrickton, NB

Ay Lelum, the Good House of Design

Sophia Good

Snuneymuxw First Nation
Nanaimo, BC

Tribalure Canada Products

Denyse Nadon & Angie Sarsons

Apitipi Anicinapek Nation & Moose Cree First Nation
Windermere, BC & Carleton Place, ON

THE BEARS

The Bears are experts in business and economic development, media, resource management, and supply chain development. They’re all recognized for their work to increase Indigenous inclusion by paving the path for others to launch, grow, and sustain successful businesses.

GEENA
JACKSON

Shíshálh / Sechelt Nation, BC

TABATHA
BULL

Nipissing Nation, ON

CLINT
DAVIS

Nunatsiavut, N.L.

DAVID
TUCCARO

Mikisew Cree Nation, AB

Beyond the Lair Podcast

Join Dean & Geena as they explore the untamed spirit of Indigenous business innovation. Beyond the Lair celebrates Indigenous-owned enterprises at every step of their incredible journey. Tune in weekly every Wednesday to catch interviews with show contestants, sponsors, judges, coaches, and industry leaders. Get an inside look at the challenges and triumphs faced by these entrepreneurs and gain valuable insights into the world of Indigenous business. Available on multiple platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube, you won’t want to miss an episode!

Congratulations to Klahoose Wilderness Resort Contest
Winner Diane Kilbach!

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