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Mar 7, 2025

My quiet thoughts about International Women's Day

Our communities and nations have practiced forms of governance where women play pivotal roles. When I think of this, I am reminded of many women I have met along my journey including some from the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, a nation that operates on a matrilineal system where women hold significant authority. Women who were the ones responsible for selecting and advising Chiefs, maintain social order and preserve cultural traditions. This form of leadership ensures that decisions are made with the welfare of the entire community in mind and are reflective of a harmonious balance between genders.

Mar 3, 2025

It's Our Birthday! Four Years of Thinking Without Limits: Indigenous Box’s Journey Forward

Four years ago today, we signed our incorporation documents. We knew, deep down, that this step would change our lives, but we could never have imagined just how much. The idea behind Indigenous Box was simple yet bold: to think without limits, to create something bigger than ourselves, and to do it in a way that is true to who I am as a nehiyaw (Cree) woman.

Kham and Mallory Yawnghwe of Indigenous Box

Dec 31, 2024

Our Sacred Year: 4 Years of Growth and Resilience

2024 marked our sacred fourth year at Indigenous Box—a milestone rooted in nehiyaw teachings of balance, cycles, and interconnectedness. From sharing bold ideas on global stages like APEC Peru and Brazil to building a stronger team and overcoming the challenges of growth, this year was a mix of triumphs and reflections. Join us as we celebrate the moments that defined 2024 and share our bold vision for 2025.

Oct 31, 2024

Every Link Matters

As we worked we had visitors come to an open window, one was a muskrat and the other a large bird. They also spoke to us… my dream ended before I could understand what was being asked of me and the sky grew dark before I woke up to a bright sun.

Sep 20, 2024

Amplifying Indigenous Voices at APEC Peru 2024

Standing at the entrance of this massive structure, I took a deep breath and quietly reminded myself of why I was here. This wasn’t just a moment for me. I couldn’t help but feel emotional, reflecting on my journey: a quiet girl from the reserve, raised to believe in the power of community, now standing as an influential voice on the global stage. "Community values, shared abundance, reciprocity... these are the principles that brought you here," I reminded myself.

Jul 10, 2024

Live with honour, walk with intent, and lead with purpose.

We hold the power to write our own story, to create the change we want to see and to ensure equality in any space you occupy.

Jun 20, 2024

An Unforgettable Moment

Our intentions were, and still are to be caretakers of products, helpers in commerce and builders in the Indigenous supply chain.

May 30, 2024

My (Mallory) Keynote Speech delivered at MacEwan University's kihew waciston Indigenous Graduation Celebration 2024

"We decided to believe that our vision was not only possible but necessary. And overdue. This company would operate at the nexus of traditional values and modern efficiency."