About Us

Empowering beauty at Up the Hill at Loakin isn’t just about creating quality skin care and gift products, it’s about reclaiming ancient Indigenous knowledge and traditions, and nurturing resilience.

Our brand isn’t just a business—it’s a ceremony, an invitation to remember who we are, where we come from, and where we’re headed. And so, as early mornings greet her creations, they carry a promise: to nurture not only the epidermis but also the spirit. 🌿🌟

The Founder, CEO, Sr. Herbalist June Anthony-Reeves, an Indigenous Secwepemc business woman has been crafting Indigenous botanical products for over 15 years. June’s knowledge of crafting and harvesting foods and herbal medicines comes from her long line of Indigenous ancestors and June now shares this knowledge with her daughter, Crystal, whom she works alongside. 🌿🌟

Up the Hill at Loakin’s botanical products are vegan, and nut free. Our commitment to eco-sustainable harvesting practices extends beyond the present: We always make sure to leave enough for the next generations to come.🌿🌎🌱

What’s in the Name:

The name Up the Hill at Loakin is to honor June’s ancestors and her childhood. Both her parents were raised in an area called "Loakin" or “LLew oyken or LLoy ka” as pronounced by her parents..   After we moved as kids we would always go back “up the hill” to pick berries, play and swim, this is the inspiration behind the business name.

Indigenous Cultural Heritage and Environmental Stewardship:

Up the Hill at Loakin Botanicals is rooted in Indigenous Secwepemc traditions that emphasize respect for the environment. By integrating these practices into our business, we contribute to the preservation of ancient Indigenous cultural heritage and the promotion of environmental stewardship.