Established in 2002, the Society embraces the triple bottom line, which are: social, economic and environmental values. The business produces teas, soaps, jams and other products from wild harvested plants. It is governed by a board made up of six Siska community members including a diverse cross sections of both elders and youth. To assure plants are harvested sustainably and respectfully the Society has implemented a harvest certification program.

The Siska Traditions Society has the purpose of developing socio-economic opportunities, promoting traditional values and protecting Siska Aboriginal rights. The idea for the society came out of the protest and court case in 1999 relating to the logging of the pristine Siska Watershed, where Siska receives their drinking water. During the blockade the people found a sense of togetherness; they revived ceremonial activities within the watershed. The community members and leaders realized they would need to show that the watershed was still being used today as it was in the past. The community decided to get into the non-timber forest products sector as a means of developing the community's economy and strengthening the member's connections to their land. Chief Fred Sampson has provided an instrumental role in leading the business to being the success story that it is today.

The Siska community is located 12 km south of Lytton, British Columbia within the Nlaka'pamux traditional territory. The Siska Band with 292 members is one of 16 bands within the Nlaka'pamux First Nation. This area is a hotbed of biodiversity, ranging from the coastal rainforest to the interior desert. Anthropologist, Nancy Turner has recorded over 120 plants used by the Nlaka'pamux for food, flavouring and beverages. These bountiful ecosystems coupled with Nlaka'pamux knowledge of plants allow the Society to create economic diversity while respecting traditional values.