Preserving Heritage

Empowering Artisans

Connecting Cultures

Intangible Cultural Heritage Fair Trade Society

Intangible Cultural Heritage Fair Trade Society

Who we are?

The Intangible Cultural Heritage Fair Trade Society promotes fair trade to preserve intangible cultural heritage, including vital crafts and artistic expressions from diverse ethnic communities worldwide. We ensure equitable compensation for artisans, fostering transparency and sustainability while connecting them to global markets. This enhances their livelihoods, celebrates multicultural heritage, and raises awareness of the importance of safeguarding cultural traditions across the globe.

Our Impact

$45,000+ sells

Fair trade products sold, directly supporting artisans.

20+ Chapters

Empowering diverse communities through cultural preservation, fostering global connections and celebrating multicultural heritage.

50+ artisans

Supported impoverished artisans from different cultures through our initiatives.

190+ members

Members actively involved in preserving cultural heritage and supporting fair trade.

Latest News & Events

  • Fair Trade Pillows: Empowering Heritage through Embroidery

    This project brought fair trade opportunities to over 50 artisans, allowing them to preserve their traditional embroidery craft while generating $40,000 CAD in sales to 16 kindergartens across Canada and China.

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  • Fair Trade School Badges: Bridging Cultures

    In partnership with Lord Byng Secondary School, we created hand-embroidered school logo badges, blending heritage craftsmanship with modern education, generating $5,000 CAD in sales and ensuring fair compensation for the artisans.

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  • Field Research in Baixing Village: Preserving Cultural Heritage at Its Source

    A visit to Baixing Village provided crucial insight into the challenges and traditions of local artisans, reinforcing the role of fair trade in sustaining the community's intangible cultural heritage.

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  • Field Research in Dunhuang: Studying the Silk Road

    This project focuses on researching traditional crafts in Dunhuang, China, and applying fair trade principles to ensure the preservation and fair compensation of artisans who continue the cultural legacy of the Silk Road.

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  • Fair Trade Snacks and Drinks: Fundraising for Supporting Intangible Cultural Heritage

    Our mission is to promote the preservation and continuation of intangible cultural heritage through fair trade.

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