Bears' Lair

In the series opener of “Bears’ Lair,” we meet the four Bears and the first three Indigenous-owned businesses competing for an episode prize of $10,000 and a chance to win the grand prize of $100,000!

Three Indigenous entrepreneurs tempt the Bears’ taste buds with their delicious creations, including custom-designed cakes, microbrewery bespoke beers and a unique line of bitters.

Three Indigenous innovators impress the Bears with their new products and technologies that tackle challenges in health and safety, baby care and food security.

Three Indigenous entrepreneurs with businesses that blend contemporary and traditional elements of culture pitch their ideas to the Bears! Each aspiring business owner is in the running for an episode prize and a $100,000 grand prize.

In this episode focused on Indigenous youth, two businesses started by teenagers and one business geared towards teenagers pitch their plans to the Bears for a shot at the episode prize of $10,000 and the grand prize of $100,000.

In the first of two semifinal episodes, we learn a little bit more about three of the competitors before they pitch to the Bears for a coveted spot in the grand finale and a chance to win the $100,000 grand prize.