Our Story

Rooted in community. Created with love. Designed to last.

Juniper Tree Learning is an Indigenous-owned and women-led social enterprise located in the Okanagan. The company was co-founded by Rachel Marchand, a member of Okanagan Indian Band (sqilxʷ/syilx) who lives on reserve, where the company is also based, and Andrea Strang, a long-time educator and ally.

We came together with a shared vision to create educational resources that are beautiful, culturally grounded, and designed to support meaningful learning and connection for every child.

We believe early learning is where it all begins. It is where stories are shared, languages are remembered, and relationships are built. Too often, Indigenous children and communities are handed materials that were not created with them in mind. We exist to change that.

Our work is guided by a simple but powerful idea: Children deserve to grow up with learning materials that reflect who they are, where they come from, and what makes them strong.

That is why we create play-based, curriculum-aligned learning materials that honour the land, the language, and the unique gifts of every child.

We collaborate with Nations, educators, families, and knowledge keepers to co-create tools that support identity, belonging, and lifelong learning in ways that are relational, respectful, and joyful.

Every resource is designed in-house and produced locally in the Okanagan. We prioritize quick turnaround times, ethical sourcing, and customization that reflects the voices and values of your community, Nation, or school.

Whether it is a seasonal learning bundle, a set of language cards in your dialect, or a custom collaboration, our promise is the same: To create with care, to listen deeply, and to build something meaningful together.