Two Nations Crossing Barbershop is owned and operated by Lexie and Nick Paul.Published Aug 09, 2026 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 1 minute readLexie and Nick Paul say they’re excited for the future of their establishment, especially following the birth of their daughter a year and a half ago. Photo by Nathan Cox/Brunswick NewsNicholas Paul, a barber with roots in the Tobique and Saddle Lake First Nations, recently opened Two Nations Crossing, a barbershop in Sitansisk (St. Mary’s First Nation), aiming to integrate traditional Indigenous values into the modern barbering experience.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERSSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the e-Edition, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalism and the next generation of journalists.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the e-Edition, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalism and the next generation of journalists.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to keep reading.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite journalists.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsArticle content“Hair in native culture is really big,” said Lexie Paul, the store owner’s wife, who serves as the shop’s creative director.Each appointment is treated with a level of intentionality they describe as a “ceremony.”“We really wanted a space where we could meet you where you were at and that your 30 minutes were your ceremony and our attention and our energy was being poured into you,” she said.Nicholas Paul was born in Maryland in the United States before moving to Fredericton as a child, then in Saskatchewan during his teenage years, before he returned to Fredericton for his final year of high school. Although he originally dreamed of traveling the world to learn different styles of barbering, the COVID-19 pandemic shifted his focus toward building his craft and community closer to home.Paul barbered in Fredericton for five years before the opportunity to lease the space at Two Nations Crossing arose. He believes his business is currently the only Indigenous-owned barbershop on a reserve in New Brunswick.Article content“I don’t know a single other Indigenous barber, so it’s cool to be that figure in the community,” Nicholas said. He noted that the intimate nature of cutting hair allows him to connect with the youth, showing them what is possible through entrepreneurship while helping them build confidence.The Pauls are also focused on building community involvement through the business. The shop has already partnered with organizations like Under One Sky and with Kingsclear First Nation to host back-to-school events and provide free haircuts to local children. Nicholas is also looking toward the future, with potential plans to train local members of the area’s Indigenous community. Right now Nicholas is currently the sole barber.Article content
Barber aims to incorporate Indigenous values into haircuts
