Sharon Bond-Hogg, a proud member of the Nooaitch First Nation, was born and raised in Merritt, B.C. Alongside her husband, Darren Hogg, she is the visionary force behind Kekuli Café, a groundbreaking Indigenous fast-food and coffee franchise that has become a beacon for communities across Canada.

Graduating with an Executive MBA from the Beedie School of Business and Simon Fraser University in 2023, her passion for creating spaces that celebrate Indigenous culture, and cuisine is reflected in Kekuli Café's mission: providing communities with a place to gather, celebrate, and savour Indigenous foods, particularly the beloved bannock, accompanied by coffee.

Sharon and her dedicated Kekuli Krue have received numerous accolades, including the 2009 ANTCO Indigenous Woman in Business of the Year, the 2010 BC Achievement Indigenous Business of the Year, the 2013 Indigenous Food & Beverage Award, the 2020 NACCA Businesswoman of the Year and the 2022 Indigenous Woman Spirit Award from Kelowna Women in Business.

Beyond entrepreneurship, Sharon is deeply involved in promoting Indigenous tourism. She has been on the Indigenous Tourism BC Board of Directors for 14 years and also contributes her expertise to the NVIT Board of Education.