Dr. Ryan Barberstock, Co-Founder, CCO & COO
Dr. Ryan ‘Rye’ Barberstock is a co-founder, and the Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of Kebaonish Inc. Rye has an extensive background in Indigenous relations, entrepreneurship, business, and community economic development. He has held senior communications and leadership positions at the National Indigenous Organization level and senior leadership and capacity building roles in First Nations communities in southwestern Ontario.
Rye is the former co-chair of the Indigenous Knowledge and Learning Working Group at the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario and received formal training by the Rotman School of Management in Design thinking and Advanced Business Design.
Rye was also an Indigenous Innovator-in-Residence at the former Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Lab in Ottawa and is a recognized Indigenous relations, social innovation, and Indigenous business development advisor. He is also a co-facilitator for the Kwe-Biz Indigenous women’s program and founder of Startup Kenhteke.
Rye completed his Ph.D. at Queen’s University in Geography and Planning, with a research focus on Indigenous economy and cultural resurgence in the Dish with One Spoon treaty territory. Rye is Haudenosaunee and a member of Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, located in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, Ontario.
What is the "Extending the Rafters" Partnership?
"Extending the Rafters" program lets companies create custom Gift Boxes with Kebaonish, featuring premium Indigenous-led teas and coffees. These boxes honour Indigenous culture while demonstrating your commitment to respect, relationships, and economic reconciliation. Perfect for appreciating employees, customers, partners, or speakers.
Customized Tea Time Gift Box
Customize our tea time unity box with our beautiful "Extending the Rafters" Gift Box and your choice of 3 teas.
There is a minimum order of 50 units and a customization fee of $99. You can add your logo and personalized message of unity.
- 50-99 Units $39 per unit
- 100-149 Units $38 per unit
- 150-249 Units $37 per unit
- 250-499 Units $36 per unit
- 500-749 Units $35 per unit
- 750+ Units $33 per unit
Contact our team and we will help organize this wonderful gift box. Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery. CAD Pricing (Code D).
Shipping may be extra, will be confirmed on order. Box Dimensions are W x D x H 9.5 x 7 x 4. Weight is 624 grams.
Customized Small Mixed Gift Box
Customize our small Mixed Gift box with our beautiful "Extending the Rafters" Gift Box and your choice of 1 premium Organic Coffee and 2 Artisanal Organic teas.
There is a minimum order of 50 units and a customization fee of $99. You can add your logo and personalized message of unity.
- 50-99 Units $45 per unit
- 100-149 Units $44 per unit
- 150-249 Units $43 per unit
- 250-499 Units $42 per unit
- 500-749 Units $41 per unit
- 750+ Units $40 per unit
Contact our team and we will help organize this wonderful gift box. Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery. CAD Pricing (Code D).
Shipping may be extra, will be confirmed on order. Box Dimensions are W x D x H 9.5 x 7 x 4. Weight is 915 grams.
Customized Seven GrandFather Teachings Gift Box
Customize our Seven Grandfather Teachings Gift box with our beautiful "Extending the Rafters" Unity Box and all 7 of our Artisanal Organic teas.
There is a minimum order of 50 units and a customization fee of $99. You can add your logo and personalized message of unity.
- 50-99 Units $78 per unit
- 100-149 Units $77 per unit
- 150-249 Units $76 per unit
- 250-499 Units $75 per unit
- 500-749 Units $74 per unit
- 750+ Units $73 per unit
Contact our team and we will help organize this wonderful gift box. Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery. CAD Pricing (Code D).
Shipping may be extra, will be confirmed on order. Box Dimensions are W x D x H 12 5/8 x 10 1/4 x 4. Weight is 840 grams.
Customize your Wampum Coffee Gift Box
Customize our Wampum Coffee Gift box with our beautiful "Extending the Rafters" Unity Box and all 4 of our Organic coffee blends, including our Friendship (Blonde-Medium), Respect (Medium), Sharing (Medium-Dark) and Peace (Dark)
There is a minimum order of 50 units and a customization fee of $99. You can add your logo and personalized message of unity.
- 50-99 Units $85 per unit
- 100-149 Units $84 per unit
- 150-249 Units $83 per unit
- 250-499 Units $82 per unit
- 500-749 Units $81 per unit
- 750+ Units $78 per unit
Contact our team and we will help organize this wonderful gift box. Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery. CAD Pricing (Code D).
Shipping may be extra, will be confirmed on order. Box Dimensions are W x D x H 12 5/8 x 10 1/4 x 4. Weight is 1842 grams.
Customized Large Mixed Gift Box
Customize our Large Mixed Gift box with our beautiful "Extending the Rafters" Unity Box and 2 of our Organic coffee blends, and 3 of our Artisanal Organic Teas.
There is a minimum order of 50 units and a customization fee of $99. You can add your logo and personalized message of unity.
- 50-99 Units $84 per unit
- 100-149 Units $83 per unit
- 150-249 Units $82 per unit
- 250-499 Units $81 per unit
- 500-749 Units $78 per unit
- 750+ Units $75 per unit
Contact our team and we will help organize this wonderful gift box. Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery. CAD Pricing (Code D).
Shipping may be extra, will be confirmed on order. Box Dimensions are W x D x H 12 5/8 x 10 1/4 x 4. Weight is 1314 grams.
Register to become a Promo Partner
We’re excited to invite you to become a Proudly Indigenous promotional partner with us to share our authentic Indigenous products!
We work with PRG and their wide group of promotional partners to create unique gift boxes using our thoughtfully crafted teas, coffees, or other meaningful products, we’re here to support you.
Ready to get started?
Apply today by visiting: https://www.proudlyindigenous.com/pages/request-a-promo-account
Once registered, simply sign in to your account (top right corner of the page) to see your wholesale discount applied. If you don’t see it right away, signing in should solve the issue!