Join the fun and support Indigenous artists and store owners! Here is a great list of Native-made and/or supplied gifts in the form of crafts, beaded items, gifts, clothing, accessories and more …
Looking for a great gift for that special someone for the holidays, a birthday, or any other special occasion? Native Viewpoint has compiled a fun list of possible gift ideas from Native and Indigenous craftspeople and or vendors from all over social media for you to peruse and choose from.
Not just for the holidays, this list will continue to be updated, and subject to change as well as product availability
This list is not just for one occasion, but for any occasion, so this list will continue to be updated. If you want to be included, there are submission instructions at the bottom of this article.
As an FYI, this list will always be subject to change and have additions to it because, as I discovered, some of these artists ‘ items are so popular that they tell me the items are hard to keep in stock.
Join the fun and support Indigenous artists and store owners!
The Iroquois Museum Online Art Market – https://www.iroquoismuseum.org/store
All items are purchased directly from the artist, and proceeds help the museum.
Eighth Generation – https://eighthgeneration.com/
Eighth Generation sells the work of a plethora of Native artists, which is a great reason to support it.
From the website: Eighth Generation is a Seattle-based art and lifestyle brand owned by the Snoqualmie Tribe. It was founded in 2008 when Louie Gong (Nooksack)—an artist, activist and educator widely known for merging traditional Coast Salish art with influences from his urban environment to make strong statements about identity—started customizing shoes in his living room. Now the first Native-owned company to ever produce wool blankets, Eighth Generation is a proud participant in the global economy. Eighth Generation provides a strong, ethical alternative to “Native-inspired” art and products through its artist-centric approach and 100% Native-designed products.
Johnnie Jae (aka The Burnt Ball of Fury) / Founder/Editor of @tribecalledgeek.
Storefront – https://johnniejae.store/
Indigenous game developer John Romero’s autobiographical masterpiece: “DOOM Guy”
For information on where to purchase Romero’s book visit: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/doom-guy_9781419758119/
Amazing Indigenous artists on Instagram
Lindsay King – https://www.instagram.com/lindsayking.co
Fashion Designer – Saulteaux | Mohawk | Ojibway from Treaty 5 & 13
Tópa – https://www.instagram.com/4topa4/
Clothing (Brand) – https://4topa4.com/collections/all
Tópa (doh-pa) “4” believes in keeping balance in oneself through the 4 dimensions of wellness: Mental, Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual.
Michelle Reed – M Reed Art – https://www.instagram.com/mreeddesigns/
(Site products sell out fast!) https://mreed-designs.myshopify.com/
Healing Wolf / @Bobby_stills Chishi Din’é
https://www.instagram.com/chldrn_of_the_sun?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg
The House of Stamps – https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofstamps/
Woodland Crow – https://www.instagram.com/woodland_crow/
Piscataway/Susquehanna/ Turtle Clan (Message on IG)
Celina Julie – Native/Chicana – https://www.instagram.com/mothtotheflvme/
(Site sells out fast!) Jingle cone accessories and jewelry – https://mothtotheflvme.com/
Piersten Doctor – https://www.instagram.com/pdoc_pierre
Dine’ (Navajo) “There is nothing you can’t learn that practice can teach” – linktr.ee/pdoc_piersten
Yuyaheova Creations – https://www.instagram.com/yuyaheovacreationsco
Shopping page – yuyaheovacreations.shoplinks.to/40128028XMpOE
Mother Sierra – Jewelry from Mexico and Guatemala artists – https://www.instagram.com/mother.sierra/
https://www.mothersierra.com/
Mikan Gift Shop – https://mikangiftshop.blogspot.com/
Chef Mathíeu Homíer / Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
Holiday Gourmet Gift Boxes:
Made from reclaimed Gijik (Cedar), this rustic, Garde Manger / Larder is a miniature version of antique cabinet furniture that functions as a Cheese Safe / Cheese Grotto to protect butter, pastries and condiments.
Made from reclaimed Gijik (Cedar), this rustic, Garde Manger / Larder is a miniature version of antique cabinet furniture that functions as a Cheese Safe / Cheese Grotto to protect butter, pastries and condiments.
Want to submit your work? Here is how you can submit if you are interested:
Email: Vincent(at)NativeViewpoint(dot)com
Include: A nice photo
Info: Name/bio/type of art (a few sentences are fine)
Where to buy: Web link.
Vincent Schilling, Akwesasne Mohawk, is the founder and editor of Native Viewpoint. With nearly 20 years of experience as a Native journalist and former member of the White House Press Pool, Vincent works to uplift underrepresented voices in the world of media and beyond. Follow Vincent on YouTube.com/VinceSchilling, on Twitter at @VinceSchilling or on any other of his social media accounts by clicking on any of the icons below.
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