Case Study: Bentwood Skateboards

“Bentwood Skateboards is the first Indigenous-owned skateboarding brand in Canada and internationally.”

About Bentwood Skateboards:

Brenda Knights and Jason Bothe are co-owners of Bentwood Skateboards of Fort Langley, British Columbia, an Indigenous-owned — defined as at least 51% owned and controlled by an Aboriginal person (Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, 2022) — skateboard company specializing in skateboard decks and apparel. Together, they make a formidable pair bringing their life experiences and expertise to make their business work.

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Katie Wilhelm

Katie Wilhelm (RGD) is an award-winning Indigenous designer and marketing consultant based in London, Ontario.

https://www.katiewilhelm.ca
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