Moreover, Buffy is engaged in a variety of business endeavors, spanning from consulting services to the creation of Indigenous-inspired clothing designs. As a public speaker and Indigenous performer, she brings a unique perspective and a wealth of experience to the table.
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Red Threads is a clothing line born from Buffy Handel’s lifelong passion for creativity. Since childhood, Buffy has crafted unique designs, typically selecting eight individuals to personally dress. Each handmade piece is one-of-a-kind, reflecting her belief in igniting the spirit within. She understands that everyone’s colors represent a spiritual connection to their roots and identity.
Over the years, her work has evolved into limited-edition designs and printing services for non-profits, businesses, and communities. Buffy creates brands that resonate with her clients, showcasing their purpose and fostering a sense of pride and belonging.
If you are part of a community, organization, team, or corporation seeking a special design and print to convey a meaningful message to your audience, please reach out to us.
As the founder of the Aboriginal School of Dance, the first professional dance studio in Manitoba dedicated to representing Indigenous nations, Buffy takes immense pride in showcasing their artistic talents and cultural narratives. Her experiences traveling the world have allowed her to create opportunities for young people to establish themselves as professional performers.
Buffy is committed to raising the standard of entertainment while also assisting educational institutions and school divisions in adopting higher protocols for delivering Indigenous knowledge. Providing additional support to First Nations communities is another source of pride for her organization.
She also takes great satisfaction in training and hiring her own students, some of whom she has mentored for over 20 years.
Learn more: https://aboriginalschoolofdance.com/
Buffy was one of the original founders of the non-profit organization, recognizing that as opportunities for cultural knowledge expanded, a gap emerged in parental and grandparental support for children’s growth and generational understanding. Many parents and grandparents wanted to embrace these opportunities while nurturing the younger generation, actively seeking ways to assist and support their development.
Through numerous successful projects and events, Buffy has been able to create a nurturing environment that fosters inclusion, progress, and collaboration among businesses, youth, parents, and grandparents on a multicultural level. This work has allowed her to give back, grow, and strengthen community ties.
Learn more: https://neemu-egwah.com/
Buffy has come to appreciate the significance of generational wealth. This approach not only empowers entrepreneurs but also highlights the connection between generational wealth and the safeguarding of assets, as well as the Indigenous practice of considering the impact on seven future generations.
Having witnessed many First Nations communities struggle with poverty, inadequate services, and detrimental financial habits, Buffy understands how these factors can hinder healthy living within homes and communities.
After a year and a half of learning from the CEO of Nour Private Wealth, she has gained valuable insights into wealth protection and financial strategy. She is proud of creating opportunities to guide community leaders in navigating the financial landscape with confidence, with Nour Private Wealth each client is provided clear financial advice on various topics, from housing and infrastructure goals to securing assets and creating opportunities for capital growth and most importantly protecting the financial health of First Nations communities.
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