Toronto’s Online Indigenous Artisan Marketplace Starts Here!
Joseph Sagaj
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Joseph is Anishnaabe of the Sturgeon Clan from the remote community of Neskantaga, 433 km northeast of Thunder Bay, Ontario. He graduated in Fine Arts at the Ontario College of Art & Design in 1985. – Read More
Bella Lafontaine – Buttercup Cree-ations
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We offer a variety of unique handmade items from Gemstones, Necklaces, Earrings and Dream catchers to Painted Deer shoulder blades and Hand Drum Bags. It is through recognizing the beliefs and values of Indigenous culture that life is given to each creation. – Read More
Jackie Esquimaux-Hamlin – Red Sky Candles
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Offering unique flavours of honey we have created a variety of infused honeys using cedar, sage, birch, cranberries and other herbs and spices. The beeswax candles and beeswax art themes are inspired by nature, seasonal celebrations and cross-cultural interests. – Read More
Charles Catchpole – ChargerFoods
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I am an Anishinaabe chef originally from Couchiching First Nation but residing in Toronto. I produce and sell a line of unique hot sauces, preserves and salad dressings. – Read More
Trip Phoenix – SunHeart Rises Designs
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SunHeart Rises Designs is owned and operated by Indigenous artisan Trip Phoenix. We specialize in traditional and contemporary Indigenous jewelry and accessories made from leather, bone, horn, glass, shell, and other natural materials. Based in Toronto, Ontario. – Read More
Jay Soule – CHIPPEWAR
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In addition to painting, Jay is a clothing designer, spending spring through fall on the powwow trail showcasing his art and apparel. – Read More
Chanin Payea – TwoHearts Beadwork
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Aniin! My name is Chanin & I run TwoHearts Beadwork with my mom, Jasmine. Our page started out almost 10 years ago but in the past year I’ve taken over the main running of the account. We create mainly earrings using different mediums. We incorporate quills, caribou hair, and of course beads into the items we create. – Read More
Dawn Setford – Pass The Feather
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Pass The Feather creates Bird Medicine Feather Bundles for smudge and regalia. Dawn Setford (Mary Francis Whiteman) Iehstóseranon:ha (She Keeps the Feathers) is Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk), Wakhskare:wake (Bear Clan) whose familial territory is St.Regis/Akwesasne. Dawn is an artist, graphic designer, web designer and most importantly a Feather Keeper. – Read More
Anne Harmsworth – Wawashkaesh Designs
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Wawashkaesh Designs makes Beaded Earrings, Beaded Hair Barrettes, Bone Chokers, Bracelets, Leather Purses & Much More!
Anne Harmsworth and Allan Ashkewe are a mother and son team who live at the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation in Ontario, Canada, and who have travelled the pow wow trail for many years, selling their hand-crafted items and learning cultural teachings. – Read More
Bryan Towers – “B” ‘s Native flutes
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Native American Flutes hand crafted by Bryan Towers. I am a registered member of the Six Nations Haudenosaunee from the Cayuga Nation
Born in Hamilton Ontario Canada currently living in Stoney Creek Ontario I am a 61 year old Native American flute maker. I started my flute making journey in 2009. I am a student of the wood and the wood is always teaching me more.- Read More
COLLEEN & NATALIE SWEENEY – CNN’s Beautiful Creations
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CNN’s Beautiful Creations makes Moccasins, Medicine Bags, Jewelry, Jingle Dresses/Regalia & Much More! I was born in Nova Scotia, came to Toronto at the age of 6, started sewing at school at the age of 13, eventually it became my hobby where I was sewing everyday after school. As I got older my sewing became a way of making extra money meanwhile raising four children as a single mother. – Read More
Deborah Aaron – Giizhigat Maple Products
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Both Deborah and Isaac’s families have been making maple syrup for generations. For us, it is not just about making maple syrup. The maple syrup is an avenue to provide an income so that Isaac can fulfil his vision to build Rainbow Thunder Star Mountain Teaching Lodge, a place where all colours of man can come to learn the teachings, learn how to reconnect to Mother Earth, and thereby learn about their true purpose in life, where we can learn how to become real human beings again. – Read More
r0cketcat
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Local Indigenous Toronto artist that specializes in Japanese Anime. Attending 4-6 shows a year selling small trinkets such as buttons, hard enamel pins, vinyl stickers, small and large prints and acrylic charms. My main medium is digital, but I can also do traditional, ranging from watercolor paints to alcohol-based markers. – Read More
Joanne Charette – Nish Genuine Creations
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I love to create wearable art; it is very methodical and stress reliving. I take joy in helping others create their vision. I pride myself on superior handcrafted, one of kind works using multi-textiles (embroidery, appliqué, leather and beads). – Read More
BRADLY MACDONALD – DREAMWALKER
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Born and presently residing in North Bay, Ontario, Bradly is a Cree artist whose work has been featured in galleries and exhibitions throughout Canada and the United States, showcasing his painting and sculptures. – Read More
Wesley Havill
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Aaniin my name is Wesley George Havill, Im Ojibway, Eagle clan, from Batchewana First Nation, Sault Ste. Marie. Most of my work showcases Nature and Animals with Native Influence. I Carve Moose, Deer, Elk Antler , wood, Domestic and Imported. I am also an Artist blacksmith and work with copper and steel. – Read More
Donna Seary – Ministik Cree-ations
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One-of-a kind contemporary Indigenous jewelry; ribbon skirts; share culture.Our jewelry and craft creations/designs are Indigenous inspired with a contemporary flare. For example, to create feather shape earrings, a combination of brick/peyote stitch and the four direction colours to create a unique design. We take pride and enjoyment in our workmanship. – Read More
Rick Monaco – ramdrums
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I have been making Drums for 30 Years. I have made Djembes, Ashikos, Dunduns, Talking Drums, Taiko Drums, Peruvian Drums, Frame Drums, Hand Drums, and Custom Drums.Recently I was commissioned to make several Custom Drums for the Apple TV series “SEE”.
Over the last 10 years I have facilitated Drum Making Workshops for the Humber College Aboriginal Camp where over 1,000 Grade 7 and 8 First Nations students made their own 14″ Hand Drum. – Read More
Marcos Arcentales – Bone & Quill
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Copper and silver from the South, inlaid in the aromatic palo santo (wood). Palo santo is traditionally used by Indigenous peoples of the South for smudging. Great detail and craftsmanship are carefully handcrafted in each piece. Each creation evolves from my personal journey in re-connecting with my Indigenous lineage. – Read More
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Best Christmas Gifts | Jewelry | Local Treats & Artisan Sweets | Paintings | Christmas Decor
The Indigenous Artisan Marketplace has had to significantly pivot the way our annual market operates this year, but thanks to the resilience of our Artists and support of our partners Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), Google.org, Tides Foundation, Digital Main ST., IndigeneArts.com, Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO), TheMusicGallery, BLOOR ST. CULTURE CORRIDOR, IndigenARTSY.com we have managed to create an Online Indigenous Artisan Marketplace that will be a highly interactive and engaging online shopping experience completely unlike any other online market that has been hosted this year!