Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
Harlan Kingfisher is the proud owner and founder of Indigenous hockey clothing brand, Smudge the Blades, which he set up during the pandemic. Joining TikTok helped him move his business to the next level and he now generates 80% of his sales through the platform.
@smudgetheblades“I was watching businesses on TikTok and I’m like, this might be the place I have to go to continue my online marketing.”
Account size
88k followers
Most popular video
2.8 million views
Active on TikTok
3 years years
Harlan has become an ambassador for Indigenous youth, serving as a source of inspiration. He gives a portion of his business proceeds back to the community: “A big part of my brand is giving back and making sure the next generation of youth can play hockey.” He also speaks at Indigenous youth events and business conferences to share his story.
Harlan is also educating a wider audience via TikTok. Not all of his followers are Indigenous and he notes that even in 2025, there's so much unknown about the Indigenous culture in Canada. He is sometimes asked by non-Indigenous viewers if it is considered cultural appropriation to wear his gear, to which he responds, “it’s cultural appreciation.”
