Happy Indigenous Peoples Month! Check out our guide below to find resources and celebrate Indigenous talents by supporting some of Treaty 6’s local businesses. SONiC 102.9 respectfully acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional gathering place for a diverse range of Indigenous peoples including the Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway/ Saulteaux/Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others who’ve continued to influence our beautiful community. 

Retail and Gifts:

 

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Workhall Studio

The Indigenous-owned and operated clothing studio has locations in both Edmonton and Vancouver.

I.A.M. Collective

The collective is made up of Indigenous artists and artisans who have created a safe and promoting space.

 

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Elk Island National Park Visitor Centre Gift Shop

The gift shop features work from many Indigenous artists from across Canada.

Cree-Ative Designs

The local beading company creates special order pieces and offers classes.

 

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Métisgirlbeads

Handcrafted beaded earrings, bracelets, and pendants by Métis artist Lisa Ladouceur.

 

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JShine Designs

The company offers authentic pieces of handmade art by Jess Sanderson-Barry, Cree Artist & Designer from Chakastaypasin Band, Treaty 6 Territory.

Rashelle Campbell

Local Cree creator Rashelle specializes in beautiful tufted rugs of all sizes and colours.

Cheyenne LeGrande

LeGrande is a Cree artist with a focus on performing art and painting.

 

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MétisALIVE

Felice Gladue brings Métis culture and history to life with beading kits, shawls, greeting cards, and more.

 

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3DBeadBee

Lorisia Jamie MacLeod combines modern 3D printing technology with traditional beading to create her jewelry.

Under The Night Sky Creations

The Indigenous designer is committed to creating wearable Indigenous art.

 

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Fox Cree-ations

Authentic handmade Indigenous crafts including beading, earrings, rattles, medicine pouches, dreamcatchers, lanyards, and jewelry.

 

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LUXX

The Indigenous-owned studio created beautiful clothing in Edmonton.

Jaime Lynn Designs

Jaime Lynn specializes in Indigenous clothing and home accessories.

Royal Alberta Museum Gift Shop

The gift shop features Indigenous works of art from across Canada.

Kânatan Health Solutions

The local company creates hand sanitizer with traditional Indigenous scents in addition to other PPE.

 

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Pe Metawe Game Shop

Shop board and card games of all sorts at the only Indigenous-owned game shop in Edmonton.

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