The Story

Built on an Island.
Rooted in Oneness.

Ride N Share was born from a simple belief: that how we move through the world reflects what we believe about the world. And on Haida Gwaii, we believe in community, in stewardship, and in each other.

The Origin

Where Tri Oneness Meets the Road

Ride N Share grew out of Tri Oneness β€” a philosophy of integrating Mind, Body, and Spirit into a unified, whole way of living. The same framework that guides personal wellness guided the design of this app.

If the body is healthy but the mind is fractured, you are not whole. If the community thrives but the environment suffers, you are not whole. If technology is powerful but exploitative, you are not whole.

Ride N Share is the triangular answer to broken transportation: You (the rider, the community member), Me (the driver, the earner, the neighbour), and Tree (the planet, the forest, the future).

"Mind Body Spirit Strong. All Day Long."
β€” Tri Oneness Today
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The Triangle

Three hands. Three purposes. One grip.

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YOU

Community

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ME

Economy

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TREE

Environment

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

These aren't marketing words. They're the principles every product decision is measured against.

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Radical Transparency

Our fees are public. Our donation percentages are fixed. Our smart contracts are open source. If you can't see it, we don't do it.

πŸ“„ Download the 60-Day Build Plan (PDF)

πŸ–¨οΈ Download the Launch Poster (PDF Β· 8.5Γ—11)

πŸ–ΌοΈ Download the Launch Poster (PNG Β· 300 dpi)

πŸ“˜ Download the Grant Business Brief (PDF Β· 4 pages)

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Mutual Aid First

Ridesharing is, at its core, neighbours helping neighbours. The skill share system is that principle taken to its logical conclusion.

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Global Responsibility

We start on one island, but we carry the weight of the whole world in our model. A portion of every dollar earned here helps someone on the other side of the globe.

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Indigenous Respect

We operate on Haida Gwaii β€” the territory of the Haida Nation. The app is available in both Haida dialects and was designed in the spirit of Haida principles of stewardship and reciprocity.

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Technology as a Tool

Blockchain, crypto, and AI are only useful if they make real people's real lives better. We use technology in service of humanity, not the other way around.

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Long-Term Thinking

We're not optimizing for next quarter. We're building infrastructure for communities that will still be here in 100 years β€” because the trees we're protecting will be here in 1,000.

The Journey

Where We're Going

One island at a time. One community at a time. One ride at a time.

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Phase 1 β€” Now

Graham Island Launch

Cars, boats, skill share, and full payment suite. Building the community foundation on Haida Gwaii.

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Phase 2 β€” Near Future

All of Canada

Expanding to rural and remote communities across BC, then coast to coast. Special focus on underserved Indigenous communities.

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Phase 3 β€” Future

Global Expansion

The You + Me + Tree model works anywhere humans live. Island communities, rural towns, global cities β€” the triangle scales.

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Always

10% to Those Who Need It Most

No matter how big we grow, the 10% weekly donation commitment never changes. That's the deal we made with the world.

Language & Culture

Haida Language Support

Ride N Share is available in English, French, and both Haida dialects β€” Skidegate (XΜ±aayda Kil) and Masset (XΜ±aad Kil).

Haida language translations are being sourced and verified in partnership with knowledge keepers and language champions from the Haida communities on Haida Gwaii. We will not publish translations without community approval.

If you are a Haida language speaker and would like to contribute to or review translations, please reach out to us at language@ridenshare.ca

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English

Primary language

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Français

French (bilingual Canada)

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XΜ±aayda Kil

Skidegate dialect

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XΜ±aad Kil

Masset dialect

Get in Touch

We'd Love to Hear From You

Questions, partnership ideas, language contributions, or just want to say hi β€” reach out.

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General

hello@ridenshare.ca
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Support

support@ridenshare.ca
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Haida Language

language@ridenshare.ca

Join the Movement

Be part of something that's good for you, me, and the trees.