Michelle Cameron is an entrepreneur and business leader committed to Indigenous economic empowerment. Michelle Cameron is the owner of Dreamcatcher Promotions, the largest Indigenous-owned promotions company in Canada, and the Indigenous Nations Apparel Company, which has expanded to multiple locations nationwide. Michelle Cameron established INAC as a leading apparel brand with the first Indigenous-owned store in CF Polo Park, setting a precedent for Indigenous representation in Canadian retail.
Michelle Cameron is a proud member of Peguis First Nation and a mother of five. She has built her businesses with a vision of financial independence, community empowerment, and reconciliation through economic growth. Her leadership has helped create opportunities for Indigenous businesses to gain greater visibility in both domestic and global markets.
Michelle Cameron serves as a member of several influential boards and councils, including the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, the Business Council of Manitoba, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries, and The Children’s Hospital Foundation. Her active participation in these organizations has allowed her to help shape policies that foster economic growth and representation for underrepresented communities.
Michelle Cameron’s achievements have been widely recognized. She is the recipient of the 2023 NACCA Indigenous Business of the Year Award, the 2023 Visionary Indigenous Business Excellence Award, and Canadian SME awards for both Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year and Small Indigenous Business of the Year. These distinctions underscore her influence and impact on the business landscape.
Michelle Cameron has built her reputation through innovation, persistence, and community engagement. Dreamcatcher Promotions has grown into a national leader in promotional services, while INAC continues to thrive as a brand that blends culture, style, and quality. Both companies exemplify her commitment to cultural recognition and economic sustainability.
Michelle Cameron continues to use her platform to encourage reconciliation, foster collaboration, and expand Indigenous presence in the Canadian and global economy. Through her work in business, governance, and mentorship, she has become a recognized leader in advancing Indigenous entrepreneurship.