Clifton Skelliter - Prolific Indigenous entrepreneur & creator

Clifton Skelliter is a Canadian Indigenous entrepreneur, creative strategist, and media professional with over two decades of experience in branding, storytelling, and technological innovation. He is best known as the founder and director of The Indigenous Kore (TIK), a tech startup focused on developing workforce management solutions that promote Indigenous inclusion, data transparency, and equitable economic opportunities for Indigenous communities. His leadership at TIK reflects a deep commitment to cultural integrity, community empowerment, and ethical innovation.

Before launching TIK, Clifton built a multifaceted career across media, design, and business. He previously led LaunchPad Creative (now rebranding as Sky Story Creative), an Indigenous-owned branding and design agency where he worked directly with clients on brand strategy, creative direction, and storytelling that amplifies authentic voices and cultural narratives.

Skelliter’s media background spans filmmaking, television production, and documentary work, including contributions to projects that have screened at festivals and garnered industry recognition. His professional journey includes roles in reporting, directing, and producing content that engages audiences and highlights meaningful stories.

Rooted in his Ojibwe and Potawatomi heritage and as the great-grandson of a residential school survivor, Skelliter blends cultural perspective with entrepreneurial vision. His work has been featured in major media outlets, underscoring his influence both within Indigenous communities and in broader technology and design sectors. Under his leadership, The Indigenous Kore aims not just to innovate technologically but to bridge cultural values with practical solutions that uplift underserved populations.