News Summary

After being quietly shuttered by Shopify earlier this year, the Build Native program is set to relaunch. Tracy Ridler, who co-founded the initiative within Shopify, announced the revival of the program as ‘Build Native 2.0’ through her organization, the Centre for Native Nation Builders. The program aims to support Indigenous entrepreneurs by providing spaces to lead, innovate, and thrive without compromising their identity. With Shopify continuing as the core commerce platform, the renewed initiative will involve new and previous partners across Canada, the United States, Hawai‘i, and Aotearoa (New Zealand). The program will feature a retail lab, workshop space, and participant support, with further details expected in December.