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About: It started with a need. My baby girl, Esme, was scratching her arms and legs bloody. The doctor said it was eczema and prescribed a steroid cream. I knew there had to be another solution, so I started looking at what was on the market shelves. It had to be effective, non toxic, fragrance free, with scientifically supported research. Read more...

Skwalwen Botanicals

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About: Sḵwálwen (skwall – win) is an Indigenous business creating botanical skin care products. Honouring traditional Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) plant knowledge, we incorporate sustainably harvested plants and organic, high quality ingredients. Our wild plant ingredients are harvested in a respectful way and each product has a Squamish name to honour the place where this plant knowledge comes from. Read more...

Lesley Hampton

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About: LESLEY HAMPTON is an Indigenous-owned, women-led, size-inclusive, Canadian clothing and accessory brand based in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 2016 by Lesley Hampton, her self-titled brand is known for creating high quality fashion, from Signature Collection items of eveningwear and occasionwear to Athluxury Collection items of athleticwear and leisurewear. With a foundation of inclusivity and community, LESLEY HAMPTON aims to Read more...

She Native

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About: SheNative is a lifestyle brand. A brand led, made and created by Indigenous women. We make leather bags, accessories and sustainable apparel. Read more...

Mini Tipi

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Indi City

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About: Angel and Alex are a 2S BIPOC couple and co-founders of Indi City. In 2017 they became the first global Indigenous Designers to incorporate wearable technology into traditional regalia. Their first piece a Woman’s Traditional outfit called “ The Matriarch Speaks,” exhibited in Calgary, Ottawa and Shenzhen, China. In the same year they both graduated from the Indigenous Women Read more...

Anne Mulaire

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Raven Reads

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Mother Earth Essentials

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Cheekbone

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Sequoia Soaps

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6N Sporting Apparel

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Indian Summer Festival

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The mission of Indian Summer Inc. is to educate, preserve and promote American Indian cultures; showcase the diversity that exists within tribal cultures, provide economic opportunities to our people and strengthen communication and understanding. Read more...

IC Magazine

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To educate, inform, challenge and inspire the international community. Read more...

First Nations Art

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This introductory guide includes the artist’s full name, date and place of birth, as well as First Nations affiliation, followed by a short biographical description. We have produced a bibliography of the most recent and/or important writings on each artist, which is meant to introduce the reader to that artist’s work. A recent exhibition history is provided with an emphasis Read more...

Michael Garcia

Biography: Michael Garcia is recognized as a contemporary jeweler with over 20 years of experience. Born in the village of Guadalupe, located outside of Tempe, Arizona, he was taught the basic jewelry techniques by family members at a young age. He now resides on the Nambe Pueblo Indian Reservation in northern New Mexico. All of his designs are hand crafted, Read more...

Jacque Cleveland

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First Nation Films

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First nations Films creates and distributes award-winning television documentary films for, by and about Indigenous people-Sharing Our Stories! Read more...

Aborigional Affairs and Northern Development Canada

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Working together to make Canada a better place for Aboriginal and northern people and communities. Read more...

APTN

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Phone: +1 (204) 947 9331

Aboriginal peoples Television Network (APTN) is the first and only national Aboriginal broadcasters in the world, with programming by, for and about Aboriginal Peoples, to share with all Canadians as well as viewers around the world. Read more...

Kaylynn Adams

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Larry Loretto

Larry Loretto learned by both watching and also some guidance from his brother-in-law, Johnny Coonsis. In fact there is some resemblance in Larry’s earlier designs with those of his mentor. Larry’s earlier designs were also similar, but easily distinguishable from, to those of Troy Natachu. Over the past fifteen years, Larry has been quite productive as the demand for his Read more...

Manitoba Mukluks

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Phone: 204.783.2557

MANITOBAH MUKLUKS is an Indigenous-owned Canadian company that produces authentic mukluks, moccasins and accessories. Established in 1997 by Métis entrepreneur Sean McCormick, Manitobah was founded with a vision to build a vibrant, global brand that makes an impact in the Indigenous community. Today, the company is Canada’s fastest-growing footwear brand and a Profit-500 company. As an Indigenous-owned company, Manitobah aims Read more...

Sequoia

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Sequoia is a Proudly Indigenous brand that is 100% owned and operated by Indigenous women. Founded in 2002 by Michaelee Lazore who is Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) from Akwesáhsne and Northern Paiute from Nevada. The design, production, and packaging of all the products is done in the working studio locally. None of the manufacturing is outsourced. In order to keep the next Read more...

Tracey Metallic

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When your work is displayed around the continent, attracting the attention of famous artists, and selling within 30 seconds of being posted on social media, some people could probably call you an “artist.” But Tracey Metallic-Barnaby is still getting use to the title. She’s only been painting for a year, but her work has clearly been resonating with others. She Read more...

Dawn Oman

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Dawn is a self taught First Nations Artist, born in Yellowknife, NT. She is a direct descendant of Chief Snuff of the Yellow Knifes, one of the signers of the original Treaty 8 with the Government of Canada. She has devoted herself to painting full time. Her first gallery was opened in Yellowknife in 1999, where she welcomed visitors and Read more...

Kenojuak Ashevak

Kenojuak Ashevak was born in the outpost camp of Ikirasaq, on the southern coast of Baffin Island, to Silaqqi and Ushuakjuk, a hunter, fur trader and respected shaman [1]. Ashevak first learned traditional skills from her grandmother Koweesa and began carving and drawing in her twenties alongside her husband Johnniebo Ashevak (1923–1972), with whom she shared her love of art Read more...

James Jacko

James Jacko is of the Three Fires Conferacy from the Wilwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve, Manitoulin Island and is of Odawa / Pottawan First Nations. James started painting in 1977, but has always been creative in different medium. He is a self-taught artist and he loved using the theme “creation”. His greatest influences come from his family, most of whom are Read more...

Francis Dick

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Francis Dick was born in in 1959 in ‘Ya̱lis’ (Alert Bay). She is from the Musǥa̱’makw Dzawada̱’enux̱w or, Four Tribes of Kingcome Inlet, and descends from the Kawadelakala (Supernatural Wolf). In 1994, Francis was initiated Hamatsa. Her work depicts her Kwakwaka’wakw heritage by blending social awareness and cultural values in a contemporary NorthWest coast style. Francis is a multi medium Read more...

Norval Morrisseau

Norval Morrisseau (1931–2007) is considered by many to be the Mishomis, or grandfather, of contemporary Indigenous art in Canada. His life has been sensationalized in newspapers and documentaries while his unique artistic style has pushed the boundaries of visual storytelling. The creator of the Woodland School of art and a prominent member of the Indian Group of Seven, Morrisseau is Read more...

Maxine Noel

Ioyan Mani – to walk beyond – is Maxine’s Sioux name that reveals her gift. Maxine is Oglala Sioux, born on the Birdtail Reservation in Manitoba. The eldest of eleven children, she learned to draw among a loving family on a quiet reserve. In residential school she experienced the struggles of submersion of the native spirituality and culture, which brought Read more...

Patrick Hunter

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Patrick Hunter is a 2 Spirit Ojibway artist, graphic designer, and entrepreneur from Red Lake, Ontario. In 2011, he made the move to Toronto to pursue a career in the arts after completing the graphic design program at Sault College in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Working part-time and contract to contract made it clear to Patrick that a major career Read more...

Rick Beaver

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Cultural Background: Mississauga Ojibway of Rice Lake area in Ontario Rick Beaver was born in 1948 on the Alderville Indian Reserve on Rice Lake, Southern Ontario. A degree in wildlife biology is a strong influence on his painting which he began full-time in 1981. His art evokes an emotional response which harks back to the origin of earth’s people. Allying Read more...

Leah Dorion

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Leah Marie Dorion is an interdisciplinary Metis artist raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. A teacher, painter, filmmaker and published writer, Leah views her Metis heritage as providing her with a unique bridge for knowledge between all people. Leah holds a Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Arts, and Master of Arts degree. She has numerous creative projects to her credit, including Read more...

Jonathan Erickson

Born in Terrace, B.C., Jon is from the Nak’azdli Band of the Gitksan Nation. In 2011, Jon began working with Haida artist Clarence Mills to learn engraving technique and formline design. He then studied under Nisga’a artist, Robert Tait, at Vancouver’s Native Education College in 2012, where he graduated from the institution’s Northwest Coast Jewellery Arts Program. Throughout 2013, Jon Read more...

Bastien Industries

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Phone: +1 418-842-9819

The legacy of the huron-Wendats First Nation’s rich Aboriginal culture is expressed through its local products that focus on style and comfort. Today, Bastien Industries exports its products internationally and is present in Canada, the United States, Belgium, France and Japan. Located north of Quebec City in Wendake, Bastien Industries has been manufacturing and distributing its authentic products since 1972. Read more...

Jean Taylor

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Phone: 780-814-3441

Selected Awards and Events 2015 -People’s Choice, Adaka Festival, Whitehorse, Yukon 2014 -People’s Choice, Adaka Festival, Whitehorse, Yukon 2013 -miniature juried into “The Best and Brightest Show”, Scottsdale Art School, Phoenix, AZ -People’s and Artist’s Choice Award, Adaka Festival, Whitehorse, Yukon -selected by Yukon Geoscience Forum, art competition 2012 -exhibited at the 54th Annual Heard Museum Festival in Phoenix, AZ Read more...

Monague Native Crafts

The business began as a mobile retail unit traveling from Pow-Wow to Pow-Wow throughout North America in the family van. During slow times the family sold to stores. When the demand from stores increased, it persuaded the family to set-up an office location in British Columbia. The needs of the retailers grew and a new direction was taken by the Read more...

Betty Albert

Betty Albert-Licenz was adopted and raised by French Canadian parents in Northern Ontario. She spent time on Vancouver Island where both of her interests in art and spirituality surfaced. During the next twenty years, she worked with pen and ink, and improved her artistic techniques. Circumstances eventually brought her back to her Native American father, discovering her birthright as a Read more...

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