The article emphasizes the transformative power of travel, highlighting the importance of human connections and innovative visionaries in the industry. Teara Fraser, a Métis woman and pilot, founded Iskwew Air to provide vital transportation links to remote Indigenous communities in British Columbia, addressing barriers to tourism access. Following a life-changing flight experience in Botswana, Fraser aimed to leverage her skills for the greater good, ultimately launching Canada’s first Indigenous and woman-owned airline in 2019, promoting matriarchal leadership and cultural connection in the travel sector.
"It was one of the most pivotal moments of my life," Fraser recalls. "I returned to Canada and started flight training. A year later I had my pilot's license."
"Culturally, we're taught to do good with the knowledge and skills we've been blessed with," Fraser says. So she embarked on a mission to connect travelers to the remote communities of northern and coastal British Columbia.
In 2019, Iskwew Air was launched as Canada's first Indigenous-owned and woman-owned airline, symbolizing matriarchal leadership and connecting travelers to hard-to-reach destinations.
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