Gifting season is here, and we want our readers to know all of our favorite Indigenous-owned shops to support.
There are many reasons to support Indigenous-owned businesses, some of which clothing company Red Rebel Armour mentions here:
- Purchasing from authentic Indigenous businesses is crucial to the economic empowerment of Indigenous communities. Often these companies invest back into their Native communities and support future generations
- Authentic Indigenous businesses are vital in preserving and promoting cultural pride, and a way for non-Indigenous people to learn more and appreciate Indigenous culture
- Shopping at authentic Indigenous businesses combats cultural appropriation and misrepresentation
Consider shopping at one of these Indigenous-owned businesses in the United States and Canada for your family’s travel needs, or as gifts for those you love.
This holiday season, we hope you choose to support Indigenous an local makers, especially BIPOC and women-owned businesses.
Check out these lists for other gift ideas by Indigenous-owned businesses, like amazing jewelry, wine, and more!
- Beyond Buckskin’s BUY NATIVE list
- 12 Indigenous-Owned Businesses (beauty and fashion)
- Séka Hills – Native-owned oil and wine company
- Native Northwest Market – All Indigenous-designed items with letter of authenticity
- Children’s book list by Native authors
Don’t want to shop? DONATE!
Consider spreading the love this year by giving a tax-deductible donation to one of these Indigenous organizations doing amazing work for our community.
Sogorea Te Land Trust
Sogorea Te Land Trust fights to “Rematriate the Land” by putting land back in Indigenous hands. Lead by members of the Lisjan Ohlone, who have been fighting to protect sacred sites of their ancestors in the San Francisco Bay Area for years. Donations go towards returning land to Native hands to create ceremonial and community spaces, to youth leadership opportunities, cultural community building, and stewardship. All SF Bay Area residents should pay their Shuumi tax.
Intertribal Friendship House
The Intertribal Friendship House (IFH) started in 1955 in Oakland, CA and was one of the first urban Native organizations in the country. It serves as a community center for more than 8,000 participants annually, hosting cultural events, community dinners, drum and dance class and much more.
NDN Girls Book Club
The NDN Girls Book Club aims to support Indigenous writers, offering workshops, connections, and much more for aspiring Indigenous writers. They also purchase books written by Native authors and donate them to schools to increase awareness and access to Indigenous literature. Check out their website to donate or buy some super cute swag.