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ABOUT BUSINESS

Under the Stump, a family owned and operated indigenous business, offering Accessible Newfoundland Indigenous Cultural Experiences, located in Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador. Perry and Trina, along with their children Victoria and Scott, are passionate about sharing their creative talents and their rich Indigenous Newfoundland culture with visitors. As residents of Gros Morne National Park, they will take you on guided tours to explore the hidden wonders of the wild landscape that few people get to see. You will enjoy their captivating storytelling tours that reveal the history, challenges, and traditions of a family with Mi’kmaq roots, celebrate their Indigenous way of life as they share their respect of nature, land and traditional skills of hunting, fishing, and foraging. Under the Stump provides accessible employment opportunities for person with disabilities to design goats milk soaps and soy candles using nature palette and traditional crafts incorporating mediums of beading, moose hide, seal, and quills, and fiber arts.

Our mission is to Think Outside the Box to Build a Brighter Future.

Under the Stump:
1. Opened a Welcome Space in August 2024 to showcase family traditions and indigenous culture.
2. In 2024, opened as a year-round business offering Accessible Newfoundland Indigenous Experiences
3. Welcoming guest from around the world, 1st guests in 2024 were from San Francisco and Japan.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where did you come up with the Business Name?

When I was a little girl my dad told me that I was special. He said he found me under the stump! The name connects my dad and his storytelling to our business. It is all about getting back to nature, our Indigenous culture and Newfoundland traditions.

How is your business accessible?

Why did you create the soaps, candles and traditional crafts?