Canada’s Best Indigenous Artisan Marketplace Starts Here Friday Nov 22nd – Sunday Dec 8th 2024!
IN-PERSON: At the (NCCT) Native Canadian Centre of Toronto 16 Spadina Road Toronto, ON. 10 am – 6pm. (Week 1 – Nov: 22nd/Fri, 23rd/Sat, 24th/Sun) (Week 2 – Nov: 29th/Fri, 30th/Sat, Dec 1st/Sun) (Week 3 – Dec: 6th/Fri, 7th/Sat, 8th/Sun)
ONLINE: Starting Nov 24th Our directory below will connect you to each individual artist’s website. Live Streamed Video Interviews with all of the Artists will take place daily from Nov 24th – Dec 10th 2024 Via our Facebook Page
2024 ARTISTS ARE LISTED BELOW:
JOSEPH SAGAJ – INDEPENDENT CANADIAN INDIGENOUS ARTIST
In-Person All Dates – Designer of the 2022 TORONTO SIGN, the award-winning terrazzo medallion at Seneca College and the Bloor Annex BIA Mural at Paul Martel Park, 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
ANNIE SAPAILIA PILLAKTUAQ – ART DEN
In-Person All Dates – Annie is an Inuit artist with disability born and raised in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The simplicity of Inuit drawing inspires all of her work. Her pieces are edgy, unpretentious, and minimal. It is powerful and steeped in the Inuit culture and way of knowing the world, as well as her personal experiences of navigating the world as a disabled, Inuit woman. – Read More
SARAH DENNIS-KOOJI – COPPERHEAD NATURALS
In-Person Nov 24, 25 & 26 – Hi! I’m Sarah Dennis-Kooji. A member of Nipissing FN, raised in T’karonto. I read Tarot and make a variety of products all centered in self care with natural and foraged ingredients. – Read More
JENNIFER BAHINSKI – BELLA LOVELEE BEADS
Online Only – My name is Jennifer and my spirit name is Thundering Eagle Woman. I am Native Status Ojibwe and Ecuadorian with my family living in Toronto, Bradford, Serpent River First Nation and Ecuador. I hope to continue to spread the message of love and healing in all of my work and on my page here at Bella Lovelee Beads. – Read More
JESSICA MCKENZIE – FUTUREKOKUM & THE INDIGENOUS GARDEN
In-Person Dec 8, 9, 10 – Our Indigenous community is top of mind at FutureKokum. – Read More
MICHAEL IVALL – BIG NISH
In-Person Nov 24, 25, 26 & Dec 8, 9, 10
BELLA LAFONTAINE – BUTTERCUP CREE-ATIONS
In-Person Dec 1, 2, 3 – 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
ERIC FIRTH – BEAR CLAW CRAFTS
Gallery | Email: bubbiefirth@hotmail.com | Live Interview
In-Person Dec 1, 2, 3 – Pickering based artist. Comic and Music-inspired. Wood Burning. Melted Wax art. Acrylic pours. Resin Art. – Read More
DEBORAH GRAHAM – MISKOMIN RASPBERRY DESIGNS
In-Person Dec 1, 2, 3 – I am the proud owner & designer of Miskomin Raspberry Designs located in the Greater Toronto area, Ontario. We offer quality custom printing on wide selection of drinkware and apparel and other promotional products for birthdays, hallmark occasions and holidays. We also design custom t-shirts, sweaters, jackets and baseball caps for sport teams and small businesses. – Read More
SHANE KELSEY – NEECHI BY NATURE
In-Person Nov 24, 25 & 26 – Neechi By Nature aims to by empower Indigenous art & culture through apparel and content. – Read More
CEDAR BASKET GIFT SHOP – NCCT
In-Person All Dates – Browse the wide selection of First Nations, Métis and Inuit handcrafted jewelry, carvings, basketry, beadwork, moccasins, original art as well as many more beautiful gift ideas. – Read More
BRENDA DART – WANDERING WOLF CRAFTS
In-Person All Dates – Wandering Wolf Crafts is a small Aboriginal business. I am based out of Toronto, Ontario and work from home. Wandering Wolf Crafts is owned and operated by Brenda Dart and was founded in August 2013. I make traditional Aboriginal arts and crafts, as well as personalized items. I do travel to Pow Wows, as well as some other events as often as possible. – Read More
MARK SEABROOKE – TWIN RAVENS
In-Person Nov 24, 25 & 26 – Mark Seabrook, a gifted Ojibwe artist, poet, writer, performer, and playwright is a recent addition to the Ottawa area artistic and spiritual community. Mark has a gift for depicting aspects of aboriginal culture and spirituality that extend beyond common stereotypes. His paintings usually include people and each figure is strewn with and surrounded by symbols that define who they are inside, as well as how they appear to the world. Both are important to Mark. – Read More
WESLEY HAVILL – WESLEY HAVILL INDIGENOUS ART
Online Only – 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
DEB ENOCH – I BEAD WITH DEB E
Online Only – iBead with Deb E provides traditional beadwork such as moccasins, earrings, card holders and hair accessories. Also provides beading workshops and currently provides workshops with the Yukon Government’s treatment centre. Loving and learning traditional beading, one bead at at time. – Read More
HUNTER CASCAGNETTE & BEZE GRAY – MEDICINES FROM THE LAND
In-Person Nov 24, 25 & 26 – Medicines From The Land (Formerly known as Hunter the Trapper) is a 2SLGBTQ+ Métis owned, family operated small business located in Southern Georgian Bay, Ontario. Specializing in Homegrown & Wild Herbal Medicines, Antler Jewelry and Deer hides. – Read More
KELSIE YOUNG – DREAM WEBS DREAMCATCHERS & HOUSE BLESSING
Online Only – Hi! I’m Kelsie Young, owner and indigenous artist of Dream Webs – Dreamcatchers & Spiritual Shop. Dream Webs is a fusion of my education in Eastern healing with my cultural indigenous roots. The goal of Dream Webs is to help the world sleep well & live better. – Read More
COURTNEY CADA – R0CKETCAT
Online Only – Local Indigenous Toronto artist that specializes in Japanese Anime. Designing 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
BRUNO HENRY – BRUNO HENRY DESIGNS
Online Only – Bruno Henry, from Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario. Inspired by the traditional look of his Native ancestors, Bruno is known for his classy and creative blending of modern adaptable styles with ancient designs and symbols. Most of his custom fit clothing designs are created using traditional materials like moose and deer hide stitched together using leather stitch-work instead of thread or sinew. Accentuating his designs are cotton and wool (clothing pieces) with embroidered artwork (of his own designs). – Read More
RIKKI SINGLETON – RIKSWORKS
In-Person Nov 24, 25, 26 & Dec 1, 2, 3 – Indigenous owned and operated, handmade candles, beaded earrings and keychains. Located in Mississau ON. – Read More
SHANNON YORK – MEDICINE CLOAK CRAFTS
In-Person All Dates – My Name is Shannon, and my spirit name is Medicine Cloak. I am from The Chippewas of Georgina Island FN and I am Bear Clan. I started this homebased business 11 years ago, as a form of healing. I have self taught myself how to bead, and I currently work on various projects. I am an experienced workshop coordinator, and work with various different ages, and disabilities. All my work is handcrafted with positive thoughts and energy, and it is smudged prior to shipping. – Read More
TAWNY MESTECANEAN – THE SPIRIT LANDS
Online Only – Chippewa and Blackfoot with Mixed Roots, Crane Clan Healer ☆ Artist ☆ Energy Seeker. – Read More
EVELYN TURNER – EVELYN’S HANDMADE NATIVE TREASURES
Online Only – Wachiya, hello I am Evelyn Turner. A Cree crafter from the coast of James Bay in Ontario. I work mostly in beads and leathers. Meegwetch, thank you! – Read More
DEBORAH AARON – GIIZHIGAT MAPLE PRODUCTS
Online Only – 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 colors 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
JACKIE ESQUIMAUX-HAMLIN – RED SKY CANDLES
In-Person Dec 1, 2, 3 & Dec 8, 9, 10 – Offering unique flavors 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
Online Only – 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
In-Person Dec 8, 9, 10 – 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
Online Only – In addition to painting, Jay is a clothing designer, spending spring through fall on the powwow trail showcasing his art and apparel. – Read More
PANDORA – MULBERRY DESIGN & ENGRAVINGS
Online Only – Mulberry Design & Engravings is a custom laser cutting and engraving business operating on the unseeded territory of The Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nations alongside the Haldimand Tract in Linwood Ontario.
Our business offers custom laser cutting and engraving services, with a focus on the creation of Early Learning Resources featuring the traditional dialects of our First Nations & Métis communities across Turtle Island. – Read More
JOANNE CHARETTE – NISH GENUINE CREATIONS
Online Only – 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
BELLA LAFONTAINE – BUTTERCUP CREE-ATIONS
In-Person Dec 1, 2, 3 – 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
2021, 2022 & 2023 MARKETPLACE CO-HOST – CHRYSTAL TABOBANDUNG
RAISE – Indigenous cultural awareness & competency training is designed to increase knowledge, enhance self-awareness and strengthen the skills of those who work both directly and indirectly with First Nations/Aboriginal/Indigenous people. – Read More
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Our Indigenous Marketplace Program has had to significantly pivot the way it operates since it began, but thanks to the resilience of our community and the support of our partners NIB Trust Fund, Manulife, DUCA, TELUS, Government of Canada, Intuit qb QuickBooks, Google.org, Tides Foundation, Digital Main ST., IndigeneArts.com, The Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, Inc. BLOOR ST. CULTURE CORRIDOR
The Native Canadian Centre of Toronto is a membership-based, charitable organization located in the heart of downtown Toronto in a beautifully renovated heritage building. NCCT offers a wide range of programs and services based on Indigenous cultural traditions and teachings. All are welcome. Donations are greatly appreciated and will be used to ensure the success of this event in the years to come.
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