Teara Fraser, a proud Métis woman and visionary entrepreneur, is reshaping Canada’s aviation landscape. As founder and CEO of Iskwew Air, she launched the country’s first 100% Indigenous woman-owned airline, creating vital connections to remote Indigenous communities and paving new pathways for economic empowerment. Teara’s journey—from being recognized in 2012 for Kîsik Aerial Survey Inc. to founding the cutting-edge aerotech venture elibird aero—demonstrates her fearless approach to innovation and her commitment to sustainable aviation through electric and hydrogen technologies.
Beyond business, Teara’s leadership spans education, advocacy, and mentorship. She serves on the boards of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and Aerial Evolution, and has worked with the BC Aviation Council for over a decade. Through her work with the LIFT Collective, she inspires the next generation of women and Indigenous youth to soar. Teara Fraser is not only breaking barriers—she’s building bridges, fueling dreams, and redefining what’s possible for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Canada and beyond.