There are some really incredible Canadian Indigenous owned businesses for you to check out. We’ve gathered a list of them below to make it easy to see the amazing products and creations that these Indigenous businesses across Canada are offering.
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INDIGENOUS-OWNED BUSINESSES IN CANADA
Onquata
Onquata is a Indigenous owned business founded by mother-daughter team, Lisa & Lara. They pull inspiration from First Nations culture and work with Indigenous artisans to create incredible hand painted paddles, leather bags and a few other home decor pieces.
Cristy’s Jewelry: Canadian Indigenous Businesses
When you shop the stunning jewellery from Indigenous owned business, Cristy’s Jewelry, you’ll know exactly why they’ve been featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair and a few other magazines! It’s beautiful and intricate and every design is so unique. Cristy’s Jewelry is a local BC shop based in Sooke.
Ahkikiw
Ahkikiw is another top pick for Canadian Indigenous owned businesses. They create gorgeous jewellery. One piece that stands out is a stunning pair of beaded earrings, made with leather with just the right amount of sparkle. They also have many fun, themed earrings and necklaces to choose from. You’ll spend hours scrolling their shop trying to find the perfect item! Ahkikiw is a local Saskatoon shop.
Raven Rising: Canadian Indigenous Owned Business
You know when chocolates are almost too beautiful to eat? But then you bite into them and they’re even more delicious than they are beautiful? That is exactly what Raven Rising has to offer. The products and flavours are changing monthly so you always have something new to try. Chef Maki uses ingredients sourced from Indigenous people and businesses as well as donates a portion of their proceeds to Indigenous causes. Raven Rising is an incredible Indigenous-owned business in Canada and impressive Canadian chocolate brand.
Indigenous-Owned Business: Nikikw Designs
You will find quite literally everything you are looking for at local Vancouver shop, Nikikw Designs. They offer beautiful prints on shirts, tops, pants, dresses. They also have backpacks, hats, sweaters and more. You will have so much fun searching their store for something just right for you or as a gift for someone else.
Guja Goods
Guja Goods creates the most beautiful made in Canada kids clothing that primarily includes these adorable ribbon skirts. With vibrant patterns and colours, accented with premium ribbon. Some of the skirts even have pockets, which is a must! In sizes for children to adults, you will find the perfect ribbon skirt.
Skwálwen Botanicals
It’s safe to say that most of us are trying to ensure what we put in our bodies and on our bodies is pure and natural. That is the foundation of Canadian skin care brand, Skwálwen Botanicals. Choose from facial masks, toners, serums, face and body creams and so much more. “Beauty From The Land” is one their home page, and we don’t think there could be a better sentence to describe their intentions and products. This Indigenous owned business is a local British Columbia shop based in Squamish.
The Yukon Soaps Company: Indigenous Owned Business
The Yukon Soaps Company is another wonderful Indigenous-owned business in Canada and local Yukon shop based in Mayo. They create bath & body products using all natural ingredients and plants that they harvest from Yukon boreal forests. Their product collections includes shampoo bars, bath salts, soap bars, essential oils and more.
West Coast Wildflowers
West Coast Wildflowers is a women and Indigenous owned and operated Canadian gift shop and local Campbell River BC shop. They also support other Indigenous makers, artisans, and business owners by showcasing their products in the shop. Their shop is full of beautiful clothing, jewellery, things for your home, bath bombs, candles, fudge, chocolate, greeting cards and so much more.
Awasis Boutique
Awasis Boutique is another amazing Indigenous business that has clothing for the whole family. Whether you’re looking for t-shirts for Orange Shirt Day and to show your support on September 30th each year for National Truth & Reconciliation Day, or you’re looking for other Indigenous themed clothing and accessories, they’ve got you covered. The recently partnered with The Jilly Box to create a really beautiful ‘Every Child Matters’ orange shirt.
Canadian Indigenous Owned Business: MINI TIPI
Another one of our top choices for Canadian Indigenous businesses is MINI TIPI. This local Quebec shop creates a variety of made in Canada products that highlight and feature authentic Indigenous designs. Some of their products include blankets, infinity scarves, make up bags, and Canadian made clothing like hoodies and shawls.
Poppy & Peonies
Poppy & Peonies is an Indigenous-owned Canadian business and one of our favourite shops to find trendy and high quality bags and accessories. They have beautiful vegan friendly tote bags, weekender bags, cosmetic pouches, crossbody bags, and even cases for all your cords and laptop chargers.
Beam Paints
Beam Paints is a really amazing Indigenous business in Canada. Their made in Canada watercolour paints have become quite popular among artists and art enthusiasts. They use traditional methods to create their vibrant paints. What we love most is that their paints are all stored in plastic-free packaging. They use pieces of nature like wooden blocks or beeswax cotton to store the paints. It’s really an incredible art shop!
Cheekbone Beauty: Indigenous Owned Canadian Business
Cheekbone Beauty is one of the more recognizable Canadian Indigenous owned businesses. Since 2016 this Canadian make up brand has been offering products like lipstick, eyeshadow, primers, bronzers, and more.
As you can see there are so many amazing Canadian Indigenous owned businesses. Thank you so much for supporting these shops. We’ll keep updating this shopping guide as we discover more Indigenous-owned businesses in Canada.
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