The Intersection: Fair Trade

The first Monday morning of a new year! Back to school/work and the routines and schedules! For us at The Intersection, today kicks off us staying in our pop-up space! We are so excited to spend the day planning and prepping and being present in that space. When we closed our physical doors last year we really didn’t know if we would have a space again to work out of. We are so excited to have a space to call home and to have you come and shop.... As of today you can book shopping times Monday - Saturday. Head over to our website and book in a spot! Happy first Monday of the year!!

Scarf weather is here to stay for a while and we have you covered. From alpaca to cotton to repurposed fabrics, we have something for everyone. Thoughtfully made. Ethical. Fair trade. Ensuring safe wages and safe jobs.... Purchase with an impact.

We have re-stocked all of these beautiful banners and signs. Handcrafted in Kenya. Perfect as a gift, for a nursery, home, or office!... Fairly traded and ethically made!

Your purchase makes an impact. A felt impact by many. Through your purchasing last year we were able to place our largest orders ever with our artisan partners and that was so exciting. As we enter a new year, we are so hopeful for what is ahead.... Sign up for our newsletter to get first access to sales and new products. Sign up to shop in person!

Happy New Year!! We are so grateful for the beginning of a new year. Hopeful for what is ahead! We want to thank you for being here. Thank you for your love, support, encouragement, and for all of your shopping with us in 2020.... 2021 - we have a lot to share with you! First of all - we have a space. We have shared a bit about about it - but we are super excited to tell you that we will be staying in this space for the foreseeable future! This means that you can book in shopping times from Monday - Saturday. In our space you will be able to shop from our entire line. We are working on a space for a change room. You can also come in to exchange purchased items. We are bringing back our education wall. While you’re here you’ll be able to spend some time reading a bit about human trafficking and statistics, ethical purchasing, safe job creation and more. We have brought in some new products for January. We will be launching that collection soon. As a business we are moving more into purchasing items made by survivors of trafficking. Lots of our products are made by survivors and there will be even more in 2021. We believe so firmly in safe jobs and we want to see many many more created! Thank you for being here this year! Thank you for investing in the freedom of so many. Here’s to 2021 friends!!!

Some of our new arrivals from a new partner! Journals, tote bags and sport backpacks! MADE BY FREE WOMEN.... Addressing the core issues by providing a dignified and empowered pathway out of extreme poverty and reducing the risk of being trafficked or enslaved. Each purchase supports a day of freedom for human trafficking, slavery, and poverty through a self-sustaining job. Your purchases provide hope and opportunity for freedom. . . . #ethicalfashion #womenempowerment #supportsmallbusiness #newarrivals #consciousfashion #slowfashion #ethicallysourced #giftsthatgiveback #consciousliving #ethicalliving #newpartners #fairlymade #ethicalgifts #shopwithapurpose #fairwages #votewithyourdollar #ethicalcloset #theintersectionfairtrade #goodsthatimpact #shopforchange #antislavery #fightpoverty #cloverdale #freedom #Christmasgifts #surrey #betterbusiness #seekjustice #humanrights #freewomen

Tea Towels Yesterday we put soooo many beautiful new items online and these beautiful tea towels are some of them All of these towels are handmade in India. 100% cotton.... Ethically made and fairly traded. Check out all of our new arrivals on our site!

Covid has resulted in many jobs to be lost all around the world. Masks are now a requirement in most establishments and the demand for them to be produced is continually rising. With the demand of mask production at a high, businesses are able to exploit job loss to cut the costs of production. We want to provide you with ethically made mask options. You help protect your neighbours by wearing them but you can also protect the artisans by buying them.

New Arrivals I am so happy that there’s a photo of Annika This is Annika @chrisandannika and she is my dear friend and our amazing photographer! We love her and think she’s the most talented!! So thankful for her We have so many new items!... These beautiful JOY tees. New scarves. New ornaments. New Christmas decorations. New placemats. And a brand new product .. makeup wipes! You can find all of these items in our new arrivals! . . . . #ethicalfashion #womenempowerment #supportsmallbusiness #giftideas #consciousfashion #slowfashion #ethicallysourced #giftsthatgiveback #consciousliving #ethicalliving #fairtradegifts #fairlymade #ethicalgifts #shopwithapurpose #fairwages #votewithyourdollar #ethicalcloset #theintersectionfairtrade #goodsthatimpact #shopforchange #goodsthatdogood #fightpoverty #cloverdale #stophumantrafficking #givebooks #surrey #betterbusiness #seekjustice #humanrights #bethechange

These brand new World Changer shirts come in two different designs on multiple styles of t-shirts! All of these shirts are ethically made in Haiti. . .... . . #ethicalfashion #womenempowerment #supportsmallbusiness #giftideas #consciousfashion #slowfashion #ethicallysourced #giftsthatgiveback #consciousliving #ethicalliving #fairtradegifts #fairlymade #ethicalgifts #shopwithapurpose #fairwages #votewithyourdollar #ethicalcloset #theintersectionfairtrade #goodsthatimpact #shopforchange #goodsthatdogood #fightpoverty #cloverdale #stophumantrafficking #surrey #betterbusiness #seekjustice #humanrights #bethechange See more

Re-usable face masks! Many of our artisan partners have added face masks to their line of goods and we love their designs and creativity with patterns. We have many different styles and colours. Something for everyone!... Ethically made and fairly traded.

Essentials and the perfect stocking stuffers! Natural face masks, bamboo toothbrushes, natural deodorants, and our brand new organic makeup wipes. A bit of a topic change... thank you all so much for sharing about our space and signing up for a shopping spot! We can’t wait to see you.... Thank you for all of your orders this weekend! We are working hard to get them in the mail and delivered to you. This is just a reminder that Canada Post is taking much much longer and is no longer guaranteeing delivery times. As a small business adjusting to being online during this very busy season, we are doing our absolute best to get your orders packed up and delivered to you ASAP. We really appreciate your patience and understanding! Have a great Monday!!

Come and shop with us We are now booking in-person shopping appointments starting Dec 1! You can head to our website and select ‘shop with us’ and book a date and time!... We are so so so excited that this can happen! Grateful for such generosity. We are very excited to see you! . . . . #shopwithus #theintersectionfairtrade #shopwithapurpose #christmasshopping #cloverdale

Scarf season is firmly upon us and we have you covered! We have re-stocked some of your favourites and have brought in some new colours too. From blanket scarves, to 100% cotton, to silk and cotton, we have something for everyone.... Pick one up for yourself or as a gift for someone on your list! . . . . #scarfseason #gifts #sweaterweather #artisan #handmade #fairtrade #staywarm #slowliving #christmasgifts #knowwhomadeit #ethicallymade #theintersectionfairtrade #empowerment #jobcreation

NEW ARRIVALS We have re-stocked on some beautiful jewelry pieces! Handmade by survivors of trafficking. All of the proceeds go towards their safe homes. Our new ornaments are coming from Kenya and they are beautiful!!... Check out all of our new arrivals in our shop.