The wait is over! Mark your calendars and join us on Saturday, December 7th, from 11 am to 4 pm to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit while celebrating incredible Indigenous makers.
Discover one-of-a-kind treasures crafted by over 18 talented vendors, perfect for gifting (or keeping for yourself!) this holiday season.
Shop unique jewelry, artwork, apparel, and more, all while supporting Indigenous creators and their artistry.
Saturday, December 7
11 am – 4 pm
The market is included with Gallery admission.
PRESENTED BY
VENDORS
More info coming soon!
Cory Hunlin
My name is Cory Hunlin, and I am a Two-Spirit Chilcotin artist from Redstone, BC. I am the creator behind This Claw, where I craft and sell both traditional and modern beaded jewelry. For the past eight years, I've specialized in fringe earrings, developing my own techniques and sharing them through community workshops. Recently, I introduced my signature Fur Drops—a unique blend of rabbit fur and fringe beading. I am now exploring flat stitch designs and plan to showcase some new pieces at the market. I may also have shirts featuring Raven designs relating to my Clan.
Jordanna George
Jordanna George is an artist of mixed T’Sou-ke and Ukrainian ancestry. Originally from Sooke, BC, they now live on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) nations. They received a BFA from the University of Victoria in 2019, and have since been making comics and illustrations, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and hope, and pulling influence from Indigeneity, queerness, and science fiction, with a graphic novel coming from Conundrum Press in 2026. They can be found at jordannageorge.com and on social media as @raebirdart.
Lynne Barisoff
I am Cree/Metis from Lac La Biche, Alberta. I presently live in Chilliwack BC. I am a Clinical Councillor and presently work for Xyolhemeylh. I have been beading since I was 11 years old and sewing since I was 14 years old. I create beaded jewelry and authentic Indigenous items, such as earrings, necklaces, medicine bags, coin purses, ribbon skirts and pins.
Carmen Redunante
Carmen Paola Redunante is a developing artist. Carmen has Indigenous roots from Chile on her mother's side. On her father's side, she is Nisga'a from the village of Gingolx, and her paternal grandfather is Tsimshian from Lax Kw’alaams. Carmen is very passionate about the environment and looks for creative ways to incorporate beauty and hidden messages in her work. She hopes to bring awareness to help preserve our Forests, Animals, and Water.
Matt Gong
Matt Gong is an emerging Coast Salish artist of Squamish and Nooksack descent, renowned for his exceptional craftsmanship in creating bentwood boxes. Drawing inspiration from his rich cultural heritage, Matt skillfully merges traditional techniques with contemporary design elements, resulting in unique pieces that tell stories of his ancestry. His work reflects a deep respect for nature and the teachings of his forebears, emphasizing sustainability and authenticity. As he gains recognition within the art community, Matt aims to educate others about the significance of Coast Salish art and culture, fostering a greater appreciation for Indigenous traditions through his beautiful creations.
Monday May Jewelry
Modeste's diverse background includes Esk’etemc of the Secwépemculecw (Secwépemc Nation) and the Ewe people of Togo. Known as 'Monday' in her father's Ewe culture, she's an acclaimed burlesque artist, model, and activist. When the pandemic halted all show business, Modeste got busy beading and launched Monday May Jewelry (MMJ) in 2021.
MMJ, an Afro-Indigenous jewelry brand, intricately weaves her Secwépemc and Ewe heritage into each design. Inspired by Modeste's decade-long career as a showgirl, MMJ pieces blend tradition with contemporary flair. Explore MMJ for jewelry that tells stories of resilience, pride, and cultural richness. Each piece is crafted with love, and woven with empowerment.
Lynette La Fontaine
muskwa mostos kesigok iskew is their spirit name, which roughly translates as "bear buffalo in the sky woman". They were given the French name Lynette La Fontaine by their parents, Richard La Fontaine (Métis) and LeEtta La Fontaine (née Poirier; French/ Irish settler) at birth. Lynette is a Two-Spirit Métis visual, mixed media, textile artist with roots in northern Saskatchewan, as well as the historic Métis community of the Red River settlement. Some of their Métis family names include La Fontaine, Morin, Pruden, Vandal, Mirasty, Laliberte, LaVallee, Desjarlais, Hughes, Primeau, and more. They grew up on the traditional, unceded Dakelh territory of the Stella’ten and now currently reside in the T’Sou-ke territory.
My offerings include original jewelry pieces, giclee prints, cards, wall hangings, and secondary products with my original images on them.
Sacred Soul Apparel
Sacred Soul Apparel is an Indigenous female owned and operated brand. Founded in 2022 by Khrystal Harper, this journey began after the passing of her late father. A memorial print was designed for her father which turned into a design for T-shirts. Since then, more designs were created and from that Sacred Soul Apparel was born.
Khrystal’s ancestry is Carrier/ Dakelh from Saik’uz First Nation, Cree from Driftpile First Nation and adopted Stʼatʼimc from Lil’wat First Nation. Her traditional name p̓egp̓íg̓lha syáqtsa7 meaning Frog Woman in the Lil'wat language, was given by her late father.
Sacred Soul works towards Indigenizing spaces with authentic Indigenous designed apparel, wearable art, statement T’s and beaded jewelry.
Sacred Soul Apparel Website
Tanya Gregoire
Tanya Gregoire’s family and ancestors are Tahltan, Tlingit, French-Canadian and Japanese. She is a member of the Ch’iyōne (Wolf) Clan from the Tahltan Nation. Tanya is an alumnus of the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art at the Coast Mountain College in Terrace, British Columbia - graduating in 2022. She strives to use as many materials from the land as possible and feels an inner calling to highlight flowers and plants in her art. This intrinsic love of flowers and plants is rooted in her connection to her grandmothers and ancestors.
"This is a picture of an example of one of my art cards. The cards are printed on paper that have flower seeds embedded in them. I also individually hand-painted each flower with watercolour ink that's made from plants. I believe in focusing on sustainability as much as I can.”
Passage Beading
Tayvie is a mixed-Indigenous, disabled beadwork artist with matrilineal ties to Ojibwe/Saulteaux and Métis communities in Manitoba, around Black River and Red River. Her art is inspired by nature, skylines, bodies of water, and popular culture. She views beading as an act of cultural and community reclamation and turns to beading as a healing and expressive practice. Ten percent of her profits go to non-profits, mutual aid, and GoFundMe's supporting BIPOC people.
Little Métis Things
My name is Jennifer White, a Métis mother, wife, family knowledge keeper, and beadwork artist apart of Métis Nation BC. Like many, my family’s Métis heritage was lost through displacement, but we reclaimed our citizenship and roots in the Red River settlement and St. Albert, Alberta. Beading has become medicine for me since I began in 2019, deepening my connection to our culture. Each piece I create is a way to share and honour our heritage, and I hope to strengthen cultural connections and foster allies within our communities through this art.
