Rooted in Resilience: Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs Leading with Tradition
Environmental Science and Ecology
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23m
Rooted in Resilience is a powerful short documentary that honors four Indigenous women entrepreneurs whose work reflects generations of wisdom, care, and connection — the very principles that have shaped what we now know as the B Corp movement. Through their stories, we witness how doing business with heart and intention can restore balance to both people and planet.
Director(s): Michelle Alvarado
United States, Canada | 23 minutes
Language(s): English
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