Ancestral Warmth,
for today’s cold.
Ancestral Warmth,
for today’s cold.
for today’s cold.
Comme la plupart des habitants du Nord, nous portons fièrement la fourrure.
My parents, David and Jane Dragon, raised a large family clothed in wild furs from their trapline. We were outdoor kids in temperatures that often fell to -40°C, and we were never cold. My mother made our hats, mittens, moccasins, and parkas. Setsuné, grandmother in Dënesųłiné, has sewn with furs and hides for most of her life. Fur was how we kept warm. When I became a mother, fur kept my children warm. It was the natural choice for me.
One cold winter day, I had the idea to cut beaver fur in small squares for my friends to slip into their mitts. A while later, one of them asked if I could replace one side they’d lost. When I asked around, every single person was loving them. They’d never had fur like this before and they didn't want to be without it. What they felt was relief. Their hands were warm and they could stay outside for the moments that mattered most.
Held in the hand, that small square warmed within seconds — not by creating heat, but by holding it. No batteries. No chemicals. No disposables. Just warmth, exactly when it was needed. I realized then that this was about restoring access to something I already knew worked the best.
Aurora Heat was founded in 2015. What began as a practical solution has grown into an Indigenous and Canadian enterprise rooted in responsibility. Each pelt is used fully, crafted with pride and with respect by Indigenous women in our community.
With gratitude to the Land and to Tsa, the beaver, our relationship with nature shapes everything we do.
tThá Huná – May you live a long time,
Brenda Dragon
Founder & Lead
Fort Smith, Northwest Territories
Vision
Un avenir où l'humanité valorise l'interdépendance avec le monde naturel. Nos actions témoignent d'amour et d'attention pour les sept générations à venir.
Valeurs
Nous sommes une équipe centrée sur les relations qui est fière de prendre des décisions guidées par les modes de connaissance autochtones pour le bien-être collectif.
Objectif
Ouvrir respectueusement les portes pour le passage à des économies et des modes de vie entièrement durables, avec intention, connexion et joie.
Les mots de notre équipe
We uphold the tradition of beaver harvesting by offering you natural wild fur products. I love supporting sustainable economy in our remote community, for Indigenous women and their families.
Brenda Dragon, Founder & Lead
As northern peoples, furs are important for our survival throughout long, cold winters. Fur is one of Nature’s most useful gifts, and was always meant to help us keep warm and live our lives.
Mrs. Jane Dragon (Setsuné), Elder & Cultural Advisor
Aurora Heat m'a sauvé de la congélation sur la terre à de nombreuses reprises, et le confort quotidien qu'ils fournissent est un hack de vie majeur. Je suis ravi de partager des produits étonnants !
Joel Dragon Smith, Marketing Specialist
J'adore travailler avec la fourrure et je fais de mon mieux pour que chaque pièce soit aussi belle qu'elle se sent. Notre atelier est un lieu convivial avec de bonnes vibrations et j'aime vraiment travailler ici.
Bryanna Modeste, chef artisan de la fourrure
La vraie chaleur canadienne
Des chaufferettes naturelles et réutilisables conçues, fabriquées et testées à Fort Smith, dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest (Thebacha, Denendeh). Notre communauté subarctique est située dans la forêt boréale du Canada et compte 2 500 habitants.
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