🇦🇺 Australia

• During Reconciliation Week, Fiona Harrison of Chocolate on Purpose shared her personalised Acknowledgement of Country delivered to Visa AUNZ, “because this week is all about sharing the truths of Australia's blak history for the growth of all.”

🇨🇦 Canada

• Ocean Legacy Foundation is seeking a Volunteer Finance Director. This role is ideal for a CPA who is ready to lead the review and restructuring of the OLF’s finance function while contributing to one of the planet’s most urgent environmental causes.
• Teara Fraser of Iskwew Air spoke to CBC News about the shortage of air traffic controllers. She discussed how there have been delays every day on most flights, and the shortage wasn't "a new problem, but it's certainly worsening."
• Dr. Shari Van de Pol of Cattleytics spoke to The Logic about her company’s tech breakthroughs that aim to help the farming sector overcome labour shortages and overwork.
• Noora Sharrab of SITTI Social Enterprise appeared on the Purpose Powered Brand Podcast to discuss how commerce, collaboration & community drive impact.
• Canadian Geographic highlighted eight Indigenous-owned businesses including Aurora Heat, Ay Lelum, and Activator Yukon Soaps, and shared how ‘supporting Indigenous-made goods is a meaningful act of reconciliation—one that fuels community growth and economic opportunity.’
• Leisa Hirtz of Women's Global Health Innovations (WGHI) spoke to Winnipeg’s Classic 107 to discuss the Bfree Cup and efforts to overcome period poverty In celebration of Canadian Innovation Week and World Menstrual Health Day.
• Canadian Business highlighted Cheekbone Beauty’s mission-driven rise in the cosmetics industry, and how founder Jenn Harper created a cosmetics brand rooted in Indigenous values.
• Lynn-Marie Angus of Sisters Sage spoke to The Tyee on how her company brings activism, entrepreneurship and First Nations plant medicine into the bath.
• Sḵwálwen Botanicals, Cheekbone Beauty, Satya Organic, Sisters Sage, and Activator Yukon Soap Company were featured in a list of 10 indigenous-owned beauty brands to know and support now.
• Aurea Technologies has won a [2025 HardTech Award for its portable Shine Turbine](https://entrevestor.com/home/entry/aureas-shine-turbine-wins-2025-hardtech-award#:~:text=The small-scale wind turbine,charge devices while off grid.&text=Dartmouth-based Aurea Technologies has,development firm focused on sustainability.). The recognition comes from Vancouver-based MistyWest, a product development firm focused on sustainability.
• Cheekbone Beauty launched Haki alongside Nice Cans from Activator Charlotte Langley, a limited-edition lipstick honouring Indigenous History Month.

🇳🇿 New Zealand

• Chia Sisters spoke to Stuff about what they have learned on their second attempt at cracking the Aussie market. “Our B Corp status, zero carbon operations and local sourcing story are resonating more strongly with Australian buyers than they did five years ago”.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

• Natalie Fée of City to Sea spoke to Brighton Journal about the challenges of balancing purpose with profit, the role of corporate responsibility in reversing ecological damage, and why individual action remains a driving force in the fight for a greener future.
• She Grows Veg was awarded a Gold medal for their exhibit at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. This year's show was themed around the concept of urban growing, so She Grows Veg took a vertical growing approach with its stand, promoting that you really can grow your own in any space.

🇺🇸 United States