07/25/2026
A STEPS Success Story featuring MNBC Citizen and STEPS student, Brian Caron.
“My success story began when I made the decision to transition from a career in the trades into graphic design. As a proud Métis entrepreneur, I wanted to combine my creativity, cultural knowledge, and community values to build a meaningful career while creating opportunities to give back.
Through education, training, and determination, I earned my Graphic and Web Design diploma and established myself as a designer through Caron Design Co. At the same time, I launched Nation Party Collective, a Métis-inspired apparel and art brand focused on celebrating Indigenous culture and community. Together, these ventures have allowed me to create meaningful work while building a sustainable career doing something I am passionate about.
Many of my designs incorporate Michif and Métis themes, highlighting our history, traditions, and identity through artwork, apparel, branding, and storytelling. My goal is to create designs that promote cultural awareness, representation, and pride while helping Indigenous businesses, organizations, and individuals share their stories.
The impact of this journey has extended beyond my own success. Through community events, cultural gatherings, and vendor markets, I have been able to promote Indigenous pride and representation while supporting youth sports programs and community initiatives through my business.
The growth of my business has also led to new opportunities, including being accepted as a vendor for the upcoming Back to Batoche Days. This opportunity is especially meaningful because Batoche is the homeland where my grandfather, Lionel Caron, was born and raised. Having the chance to share my Métis and Michif-inspired artwork in a place so deeply connected to my family's history is both an honour and a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating our culture through art and storytelling.
This experience has given me confidence, purpose, and the opportunity to build a future rooted in creativity, culture, and community.”
📸 Check out some of Brian's recent artwork: https://ow.ly/vXO850Zp5hw
🔗 Submit your STEPS Success Story: https://www.mnbc.ca/form/success-story
🔗 Learn more about the Ministry of STEPS: https://www.mnbc.ca/STEPS
