Purpose of the Mission
The trade mission is designed to strengthen relationships between Indigenous entrepreneurs in Canada and Ecuador. It creates space for dialogue, knowledge‑sharing, and co‑creation. For Up the Hill Inc., this journey is about more than expanding markets — it is about honoring heritage and building partnerships rooted in respect and reciprocity.
Collaboration Across Continents
Indigenous businesses across the Americas share common values: stewardship of the land, resilience in enterprise, and creativity in design. In Quito, we will:
- Connect with Indigenous leaders and entrepreneurs.
- Explore opportunities for trade and collaboration.
- Celebrate the innovation and strength of Indigenous business communities.
Up the Hill Inc.’s Contribution
At Up the Hill Inc., we craft luxury herbal tea blends and ceremonial wellness gifts that honor Indigenous wisdom while meeting modern standards of compliance and design. On this mission, we will share our approach to blending ceremony with commerce, while learning from Ecuadorian businesses about their own traditions, practices, and innovations.
Business as Ceremony
We believe business can be more than transactions. Each meeting, each exchange, is a ceremony of respect and trust. By approaching trade as ceremony, we ensure that collaboration is rooted in shared values and cultural integrity. This mission is a chance to show how Indigenous entrepreneurship can thrive globally while remaining grounded in heritage.
A Collective Journey
Traveling alongside other Indigenous Canadian businesses, supported by the World Trade Centre and CCAB, is a reminder that we are stronger together. This mission is not only about individual success, but about collective growth. It is about showcasing the creativity, resilience, and leadership of Indigenous enterprises on an international stage.
January’s trade mission to Quito is a step toward building bridges across borders. For Up the Hill Inc., it is an honor to join this journey — to connect, to collaborate, and to celebrate Indigenous entrepreneurship in both Canada and Ecuador. We believe that trade can be ceremony, and that ceremony can be commerce. Together, they create pathways of respect, renewal, and shared prosperity.
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