From Tradition to Innovation: Sustainable Indigenous Design ft. Trisha Pitura & Melanie Bernard (MINI TIPI)
MINI TIPI is a Canadian lifestyle brand that blends authentic Indigenous storytelling with sustainable, high-quality textiles.
Joining us are Trisha Pitura, Co-Founder and Creative Director, and Melanie Bernard, Co-Founder and Director of Sales and Marketing. Together, they’ve built a brand that’s not just about products—it’s about preserving culture, empowering artists, and fostering community.
In this episode, we explore how MINI TIPI uses design as a form of storytelling, weaving history into every thread without words. We’ll discuss their mission to address the lack of authentic Indigenous-designed textiles and how they collaborate with artists through meaningful partnerships and royalty programs.
We uncover their commitment to sustainability—from eco-friendly materials to waste reduction initiatives like the “Repurposed Threads” program and discuss how values like the Seventh Generation Principle shape their personal and professional decisions.
Learn more about MINI TIPI's beautiful, sustainable and impactful work at www.minitipi.ca
