Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Our Favourite Indigenous-Owned Businesses

Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Our Favourite Indigenous-Owned Businesses

Like every year, we're back with our ultimate guide for holiday gifts! If you're wondering where to buy Christmas gifts, look no further. Our Indigenous Holiday Gift Guide is here to provide perfect present ideas while supporting Indigenous businesses. Let us help you check off your loved ones from the list with meaningful, indigenous gifts this holiday season!

The Best Indigenous Gifts for Mom

MINI TIPI Shawls are as versatile as Mom herself, making them the perfect addition to her wardrobe.

Keep Mom both comfortable and Fashionable with Bastien Industries moccasins.

Gift Mom the warm and fuzzy feelings she brings you every day with Aurora Heat accessories.

The Best Indigenous Gifts for Dad

Help Dad stand out with our unique MINI TIPI Hoodies. 

Complement his grooming routine with Yukon Soaps’ products.

And for a stylish upgrade on the golf course, check out Section 35’s Bear Hill Golf collection.

The Best Indigenous Gifts for Foodies

Boreal Heart Land offers a delicious selection of herbal teas and mushrooms, wild harvested from the pristine boreal forest—perfect for your foodie friends! 

Elevate anyone’s culinary experience with these incredible blends from Epice du Guerrier!

SPICE SPICE BABY! Add some heat to your loved ones' meals with Sriracha Revolver Hot Sauce. 

We would seriously put Wabanaki Maple Syrup everywhere!

The Best Indigenous Gifts for Teachers

The MINI TIPI Bag has plenty of space for everything your favorite teachers need—and more! Help them look stylish as they move between classrooms.

Perfect for those chilly days on the playground, MINI TIPI Mittens will keep your teachers cozy and warm during outdoor activities. 

All a teacher needs after a long day at work with your mini is a relaxing bath with HERBAL SEA BATH SOAK - COASTAL RELEASE by Raven Song

Teachers deserve all the energy they can get! This holiday season, treat them to a charming mug and a bag of Birch Bark coffee beans

The Best Indigenous Gifts for Your Teens

Let your teen hit the court with the coolest basketball by the Trickster Company.

And keep them warm and trendy all winter long with the Aaniin Beanie

For those who love to express their individuality, Tsista Kennedy's graphic tees are a must-have for your teens.

Who loves stickers more than teens? Let them plaster some Indigenous artwork on their laptop, water bottles, and notebooks for some individual flair with stickers from Salishstyle.

Who doesn’t love cute accessories? Matsheshu Creations makes the perfect stocking stuffer for all the family. 

The Best Indigenous Gifts for Kids

A MINI TIPI kid’s poncho will keep your mini warm and stylish and will last multiple seasons.

With Our Orange Hearts” is a beautiful children's book by Phyllis Webstad, founder of the Orange Shirt Society, with illustrations by Emily Kewageshig. It introduces an important conversation in a thoughtful, age-appropriate way.

Smile So Big by Sunshine Tenasco, follows Challa, the main character, as she discovers her individuality and true beauty. It is beautifully illustrated by Chief Lady Bird.

We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom tells the story of real-life water protectors, Autumn Peltier and her great-aunt Josephine Mandamin

The Best Indigenous Clothing Gifts

A Thunder Voice Hat Co. hat is a must-have accessory, adding the perfect finishing touch to any outfit.

Complete your look with a MINI TIPI Infinity scarf, effortlessly adding a touch of Indigenous flair.

The moccasins you've always dreamed of do exist! Blending style, comfort, and craftsmanship in every pair. Handcrafted with care and rooted in tradition, Jamie Gentry Designs' moccasins offer a unique touch to any outfit. 

Gift stunning skirts and accessories from designer Bethany Yellowtail. Each piece beautifully showcases Indigenous culture.

Celebrate culture and sustainability with Anne Mulaire’s thoughtfully crafted collection while offering a unique piece to family or friends. 

Section 35 Street Wear is edgy and clean. Their collections feature everything from hoodies and joggers to jackets and beanies. 

Osamuskwasis makes casual and incredibly unique articles that can effortlessly enhance any wardrobe with Indigenous fashion.

Last but not least, Miiksagwasin's latest collection has everything to make your fashion-lover friend happy.

The Best Indigenous Beauty Gifts

Do you know what makeup lovers enjoy even more than makeup? Buying makeup! A Cheekbone Beauty gift card is a guaranteed win.

The Tribalure Cosmetics Red Kit Bundle is packed with beauty essentials that any makeup enthusiast will appreciate, from beginners to gurus.

And of course, we don’t forget the MINI TIPI Essential Bag to keep all their new cosmetics in one place.

The Best Indigenous Jewelry Gifts

The stunning beaded earrings from Three Sisters by Emma make a beautiful and thoughtful present for anyone who appreciates unique accessories. 

Sacrd Thundr is a luxury brand that seamlessly fuses culture with contemporary fashion.

If you know someone who loves artistry and handmade jewels Janelle Hager is your answer this holidays! 

Huckle Berry Woman, also known as Tiffany Vanderhoop, makes beautiful and stylish earrings inspired by traditional weaving 

Offer endless possibilities with Lofttan's convertible jewelry.

With Lofttan's convertible jewelry, your giftee will enjoy versatile pieces of jewlery, creating countless styles and looks that reflect their personal taste. 

The Best Indigenous Self-Care Gifts

Say goodbye to big box candle stores and switch to Lodge Soy Candles for more authentic and eco-friendly candles!

Know someone with sensitive skin? Satya's dermatologist-tested and pediatrician-approved eczema balm is perfect for keeping their skin as soft as silk.

From soothing scents like lavender and eucalyptus to refreshing citrus fragrances, Sister Sage Bath Bombs make the perfect gift for the bath lovers in your life!

Skwalwen Botanicals has beautifully curated gift sets, focused on renewal, calming, and nurturing, offering something special for everyone. You’re bound to find the perfect fit for your giftee!

Handmade Sequoia Soaps offer a delightful sensory experience that your loved ones will truly appreciate.

The Best Indigenous Home Decor Gifts

Perfect for snuggling or adding a special touch to any space, MINI TIPI  Blankets blankets are a beautiful homage to Indigenous cultures. 

Onquata Paddles will bring a touch of contemporary and indigenous outdoor chram to any space. 

Beautiful tree Ornaments by Crystal Worl are available on Trickster Company’s website if you’re looking for an early holidays gift!

The Best Indigenous Gifts for the Art Lover

If you’re looking for some gorgeous prints to offer, here’s a little selection amongst our favorites:

Looking for something different? Go for a one-of-a-kind canvas painting for a one-of-a-kind person. Indigenous art by Donald Chretien is always captivating. 

For the artists in your circle, Beampaints hand-cut and sanded palettes made from reclaimed birch with bark are the perfect ideas to help them create their masterpieces!

The Best Indigenous Gifts for Your Fur Babies

Prepare for the festive season with an Advent Calendar for your dog or cat—because they truly deserve the best!