When someone sits down with a cup of their coffee, Natasha Parrish and Kear Porttris hope not only do they enjoy the aromatic flavours, but also feel inspired to build and explore their connection to Indigenous communities.
“We were really seeing a lot of desire and need for more education out there for people,” said Porttris. “People every day asking how they can learn more, what they can do or buy to help.” “When my family visit each other, we always have coffee – it’s just part of our culture, and I love that,” she says. “Coffee is a great way to just sit and talk with each other and share information – it’s bonding.”
Their Big House Blend coffee contributes to community and family gatherings, while their Canoe Connections blend supports the Geronimo Canoe Club in Brentwood Bay. But the pair are not resting on their laurels, as their company grows they hope to expand their outreach and foster more community connections.