With the holidays around the corner, we thought we’d compile a list of some of our favorite Indigenous-owned businesses that we love to support at this time of year:
Catharine Winstanley’s suggestions:
Manitobah Mukluks
Super cozy mukluks, some manufactured in Canada, others in Vietnam, but all designed by Indigenous artists. Fully Indigenous-owned. Mine are waterproof and so cozy.
Local to North Vancouver:
Joanne Natrall, Squamish Nation: Beaded earrings, necklaces etc. email for information: jmnatrall@gmail.com. I bought some beaded earrings from her at the Osprey Festival that feature blue hummingbirds and they are so light and pretty. My daughter also snagged this pair- her first pair of earrings ever!
Kiki Whitebear: Beadwork artist, weaver; I snagged this gorgeous dreamcatcher while at the Osprey Festival too. I love the design.
Brett Hathaway’s suggestions:
Skwalwen botanicals (skincare, soaps, teas, etc)
Sequoia soaps (bath, lotions, candles, incense, etc)
Standing Spruce farm (soaps, candles, oils, balms, etc)
Metis Bannock Queen (fresh bannock made in Vancouver, sweet and savoury flavours)
Spirit Bear Lodge (experience packages to explore the Kitasoo Xai’xais territory)
Copper Canoe Woman (jewelry)
Raven Reads (books and giftware)
Totem Design house (clothing, jewelry, home decor, art, etc)