Brenda Dragon is a Denesųłiné and French Canadian entrepreneur from Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, and the founder and lead of Aurora Heat, a women-led social enterprise. Since founding the company in 2015, she has built a growing Indigenous-led business that creates long-lasting, reusable warmth using wild beaver fur and Indigenous knowledge while creating meaningful employment and demonstrating near-zero-waste manufacturing practices.
Inspired by her parents, who harvested wild fur from their trapline, Brenda created Aurora Heat with a deep respect for the Land, reciprocity, and an appreciation of the interconnectedness of all living things. These values continue to guide her work today. Through entrepreneurship, public speaking, and facilitation, she encourages thoughtful conversations about Indigenous leadership, sustainability, and building values-based businesses.
