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9 Tips and Tricks for Your Next Fall Visit

The reds, yellows and oranges of autumn make for an amazing backdrop to fall spa days. Whether you swing by during a misty morning, right in time for golden hour, on a rainy afternoon or under sparkling stars, let us give you a few tips and tricks to make sure you have the perfect autumnal visit.

October 22, 2024

Whitby
Wellness
Discovery

Why Cold Plunges Are Good for You

From faster workout recovery to a natural mood boost, the potential benefits of a cold plunge are exciting. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just curious about adding a chill factor to your routine, discover what a quick dip into cold water can do for you.

October 17, 2024

Whitby
Interviews
Discovery

Appropriation vs Appreciation: A Chat With MINI TIPI

After a tour of the warehouse, and oohing and aahing at all the beautiful things in here, a question came up: “What is the difference between appropriation and appreciation?” Graciously, sitting amongst piles of Village blankets, they explained it to us.

October 16, 2024

Winnipeg

Appropriation or Appreciation? A Chat With MINI TIPI

Imagine a room filled to the brim with cozy-looking blankets covered in Indigenous art. Now, imagine this small space is packed with the two founders of MINI TIPI,—Trisha Pitura, a member of Nipissing First Nation, and Melanie Bernard, from Quebec City of settler descent—a writer and a photographer. After a tour of the warehouse, and oohing and aahing at all ...

October 16, 2024

Winnipeg

Telling a Story Through Textiles: MINI TIPI’s Fall Collection

If you look at fashion houses or head to the mall, you’ll notice that winter collections are synonymous with thick wool sweaters, spring with florals, summer with bright colours and fall with earth tones, but when it comes to MINI TIPI, things are a bit different. Here, every collection is timeless, and as such, season-less. Although autumn is a perfect ...

October 8, 2024

Whitby
Interviews
Discovery

Tradition, Story and Sustainability: MINI TIPI’s Fall Collection

Follow along as the founders of MINI TIPI—Trisha Pitura, a member of Nipissing First Nation, and Melanie Bernard, from Quebec City of settler descent—invite us behind the scenes of their fall collection.