Iskwew Air
311 - 5360 Airport Rd. South V7B 1B5 Richmond, BC, Canada

LOVE & LIFT is the energy Teara Fraser leads us with and is how she shows up in this world every day! We are shining BIG LOVE & LIFT energy on Indigenous Entrepreneur April Mitchell-Boudreau, founder of Lofttan! April created the Teara, a collection of stunning pieces grounded in sacred energies of traditional materials like willow sustainably sourced ebony, trent oyster shell in buckskin, & chocolate agate, inspired by Teara! ... The "FEARLESS" collection anchors you with intuition and creativity and we LOVE how absolutely FANTASTIC it looks on our lead executive! Give a follow to @Lofttan and explore the Teara Collection up close! https://lofttan.myshopify.com/pr/teara-fearless-combination #IndigenousEntrepreneur #LoveAndLift #SupportSmallBusiness #WomenOwnedBusiness #SustainableFashion

We are proud to see Teara Fraser amplified in The Globe and Mail's Indigenous Leader column! Thanks to Wáhiakatste Diome-Deer and Karl Moore for shining a spotlight on our lead executive, who is relentless in leading us to reimagine, rematriate and rebuild the air transport sector centering equity, sustainability and resilience. We love her advice to Indigenous youth: "You have the right to dream, and you have the right to belong wherever you dream to be. Take the time to f...ind what sets your heart on fire, then, with that understanding, dream big, design your plan and then do it. PS: When things inevitably get hard, just keep moving." Teara's relentless fire to continually breakdown barriers and transitioning thinking from impossible to possible. #AuthenticLeadership #WomenInAviation #IndigenousEntrepreneur

Imagine a world where a community of global humans come together, led by radical generosity, to disrupt systems & support women & non-binary folks who own & lead ventures that are committed to making a better world for all. We've got some extremely special news! You don't have to imagine that world because we are living in it! Last week, just 3 days prior to making our big announcements, we were named one of 24 Canadian ventures by SheEO! ... We are so IN! Thank you to all the Activators! Your radical generosity has lifted us beyond words! #SheEOMagic https://sheeo.world/ca-sheeo-ventures-2021/

Iskwew Air is a PROUD founding member of the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM)! We are a multi-stakeholder group who streamlines research, development and ...commercial operations in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector in Canada. Together, in this innovative space we will rematriate, reimagine, and rebuild the air transportation system! At 10AM PST today we announce our ACTION PLAN to do this work! Join us! https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_rrQ3CtVLT9ms1DA2PjQWSg #AdvancedAirMobility #AAM #eVTOL #WomenInAviation

Representation Matters. On March 11, 1971 Maureen Routledge became the first woman in Canada to become an aircraft maintenance engineer. On this day, in 2021, we are launching an Aircraft Maintenance Organization, to increase the representation of women in aviation and aerospace!... What we're doing today is creating a safe space for women in aviation, which is long overdue and this is just the beginning! - Alisha Sohpaul, Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM), Iskwew Air : Josh Neufeld Photography . . . #AirMaintenanceOrganization #AMO #AdvancedAirMobility #WomeninAviation #IWD2021 #eVTOL

Join Teara Fraser on November 18th for a *FREE EVENT* with Small Business BC! "I believe it’s critical that people show their support for small businesses. They’re the life of our country. We have to understand there’s power in our dollars. We’re making choices with every dollar we spend and the consciousness of the impact of those choices that we’re making is really important especially when it comes to Indigenous women entrepreneurs." - Teara Fraser https://smallbusinessbc.ca//hear-from-teara-fraser-iskwew/

Iskwew Air is thrilled to be working in collaboration in the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Consortium (CAAM) that has just released its Triple Bottom Line (Environmental, Economic & Social) Reports for Vancouver, Canada Advanced Air Mobility use case. View Triple Bottom Line reports here: https://drive.google.com//1HkZpJWtwkG10_bW9RbosQeVW7CPsbNy... We are committed to creating an #Equitable, #Inclusive, #Resilient, #Accessible, #Intermodal & #ZeroEmission ecosystem alongside all of the members of this Consortium.

I’m Strong. I’m Powerful. I’m Brave. For anyone who needs this right now; positive affirmations are good medicine. ... Take a breath. Repeat to yourself (inside or outside voice). Carry on. You ARE a Champion #changinglives #oneheartonemind #champions Vancouver Whitecaps FC Pacific FC UBC Women's Soccer Kw'umut Lelum Helijet Iskwew Air Soccer Express @herschelsupply K'ak'ot'lats'i School Rob Cahill Matt Arnett Ashley Iis-lhoostunaat Wilson

Hear the story of Teara Fraser, founder and CEO of Iskwew Air, at our FREE virtual event . . . Register now sbbc.co/BGT Fraser is the first ...Indigenous woman in Canada to start her own airline, with Iskwew Air lifting off in March of 2019. Since then, it’s offered charter services throughout our province with an aim of eventually offering scheduled air connection to smaller, isolated communities throughout BC. Teara says, "I believe it’s critical that people show their support for small businesses. They’re the life of our country. We have to understand there’s power in our dollars. We’re making choices with every dollar we spend and the consciousness of the impact of those choices that we’re making is really important especially when it comes to Indigenous women entrepreneurs. I believe helping to create conditions for Indigenous women entrepreneurs to thrive is the single most natural, fast and effective pathway to economic reconciliation in our country." Read the full interview here: sbbc.co/Iskwew #smallbusinessbc #bcentrepreneurs #realstories #inspiration #supportlocalbc

Iskwew Air is excited to be in partnership with Hope and Health, whose vision is For Indigenous children and youth to carry themselves with pride and confidence, achieve their highest potential and dream big. Hope and Health uses sports as a vehicle to bring communities together and develop life and leadership skills with Indigenous children and youth. They contributed 2 big boxes of soccer balls for our most recent AirLIFT care package delivery. Thank you Hope and Health for this generous donation and for all the #LOVE & #LIFT you put into your work every day.

Congratulations Munro/Thompson - we are so grateful to work with such an incredible team!

BC Aviation Council's final Youth Learning Series is with Teara Fraser. Teara is... - Owner and CEO of Iskwew Air... - 1 of 18 women featured in the upcoming BC Comics' Wonderful Women of History graphic novel! - Canada's Top 25 women of Influence in 2020 - a proud Métis bridge builder - is a commercial pilot and former CEO of Kîsik Aerial Survey, an air operation she built from the ground up in 2010 REGISTER now at https://bit.ly/BCAC-YEC-6 to join us on Mon, Nov 16 at 1pm. Check out Iskwew Air here: http://iskwew.ca/

Have you registered yet for . . .? This FREE day of education happens virtually on Wed, Nov 18th and covers topics as diverse as growing your dig...ital presence, finding capital to help your business grow, and goal setting for entrepreneurial success. Register now sbbc.co/BGT One of the highlights on the day is a panel discussion featuring some of BC’s brightest entrepreneurial talents Small Business Stories Starting and Growing a Business! The business start-up phase is a thrilling time with endless possibilities. It’s also a challenging period with plenty of learning. Learn valuable tips and approaches from those who have successfully navigated this path and discover shortcuts for the road ahead. Entrepreneurs include: Jill Van Gyn, CEO of Fatso Teara Fraser, Lead Executive Officer of Iskwew Air Miranda Lievers, COO and Co-Founder of Thinkific Mike Willie, Owner of Sea Wolf Adventures, Inc Moderated by Karley Cunningham, Big Bold Brand #smallbusinessbc #bcentrepreneurs #realstories #inspiration #supportlocalbc

"I feel surprised, I feel honoured and a sense of responsibility," Fraser said in a recent phone interview, "a sense of responsibility to honour the women that I'm alongside by continuing to dismantle systems of oppression and to stand for truth, justice and equality as the women on that list have done -- and as the Wonder Woman character was designed to represent." Thank you so much to CTV National News, Victoria Ahearn & The Canadian Press News for highlighting Teara's story! https://www.ctvnews.ca//metis-pilot-teara-fraser-profiled-

For the final session of British Columbia Aviation Council - BCAC Youth Webinar Series, owner of BC-based airline Iskwew Air, Teara Fraser, will be speaking abo...ut her journey as an aviation trailblazer. She is one of 18 women showcased in DC Comics’ Wonderful Women of History, a graphic novel soon available on December 1st. Join for a special 1-hour Q&A session on Monday, November 16, 2020, at 1pm PST. Everyone is welcome! Register today https://bit.ly/BCAC-YEC-6

Teara Fraser, a Vancouver based Métis commercial pilot and owner of Iskwew Air, is our Keynote Speaker at The Success Luncheon 2020. She is one of 18 real-worl...d heroes to be featured in DC Comics graphic novel "Wonderful Women of History," alongside Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Beyonce. These women were chosen because they emulate the character traits of Wonder Woman and are real-life heroines who are changing the world in big ways. Teara is a passionate believer in the everyday superhero. She wants women to see examples of leaders who are dismantling oppressive systems. "I want all people to see what is possible when Wonder Women step into their strength unapologetically," she said. Join us for The Success Luncheon 2020 on November 4th to hear from our Keynote Speaker Teara Fraser, and other real-life superheroes who are passionately working to eliminate gender inequity in the workforce. Purchase your ticket here by visiting http://dfsvancouver.org/successluncheon/

What a beautiful day!

We're wearing Orange today for Orange Shirt Day - Every Child Matters - honouring and remembering every person and community impacted by residential schools and the intergenerational realities we see today. Iskwew Air is always sparking conversations around truth and reconciliation. #EveryChildMatters

Wow, wow, wow - thank you CTV National News for this interview this morning. https://www.theloop.ca//6/1679264619364688600/your-morning

Daydreaming about warm summer days on the beach Iskwew Air is a Tribal Parks Allies and would love to fly you to Tla-o-qui-aht territory. Did you know you can surf there all year long? Only if you can brave the cold!

What a beautiful day to fly to the sacred, unceded territory of the Tla-O-Qui-Aht First Nations. We want to acknowledge all our relations of these lands. We respect, honour and take responsibility for our roles as Tribal Parks Allies and are so delighted to learn more about this beautiful place

We had beautiful blue, clear skies today for our flights to Bella Coola and Alert Bay! What an absolute honour it was to be greeted by such warm, welcoming community members. Thank you to everyone that contributed and helped make these Care Packages of #LOVE & #LIFT possible!

It’s a beautiful day for an AirLIFT trip to TWO communities! Iskwew Air will be travelling to the 'Namgis First Nation and the Nuxalk First Nation delivering care packages full of donated goods like: - Sanitizer from Key West Ford & Electric Bicycle Brewing Company; ... - Masks from Aisle, Brandigenous and Chloë Angus Design; - Satya Organic Skin Care products; - Sunglasses and Readers from AYA Eyewear Claudia Alan Inc.; - Snacks from Backpack Buddies; - Period Products from Laurie Sterritt; - Books from Frontier College / Collège Frontière (Official); - Fresh Produce from BC Fresh Vegetables and Houweling's Group; ... and more! We can’t wait to visit these communities stay tuned for updates along the way!

On #internationaldayofthegirl we spotlight the H3 girl power on Penelakut where there are 50%+ girls showing up, working hard and making the world a better plac...e with their smiles, laughter and presence. These girls are leading from where they stand Thank you to our #girlboss junior coach Kelsey Jack for your contribution and in leading by example #h3 #oneheartonemind #changinglives #girlpower #dayofthegirl Vancouver Whitecaps FC Pacific FC Kw'umut Lelum Coaches Across Continents Helijet Iskwew Air UBC Women's Soccer @soccerxdotcom @mymindsport @inkpadshop Jamie Merriman @edgeorgica @deana_gill Ashley Iis-lhoostunaat Wilson Matt Arnett Cordell Jack Denny Jack Sr. Laura Lynn Jack Carmen George @Muriel Cooper @nicolejack10 See more

Thank you Radio-Canada Colombie-Britannique for visiting us at Iskwew Air!

Thank you Breakfast Television & CityNews Vancouver for the interview!

It’s important because when we go to Tofino-Long Beach Airport, we’re arriving there as guests, she said. There is prosperity that exists and results from being on their land and their territory. Thank you to Sam Laskaris for this great article today! https://hashilthsa.com//iskwew-air-joins-tla-o-qui-aht-tri

Thank you CBC News: The National for this feature

Our #ThankfulThursday this week goes out to Qualicum First Nation, Town of Qualicum Beach and surrounding communities. Iskwew Air has been collaborating with leaders and community members, who are helping distribute our survey to see how we might best serve this community. Thank you to everyone who has participated and contributed their insights, and we’re excited to be building this relationship!... Survey open until September 30, 2020: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSd7vsISiKmLk5_iOI/viewform