By Indigenous Tourism British Columbia
Indigenous-owned galleries are located all across BC, featuring work from crafters and artisans that represent the diverse Nations and perspectives. Most galleries feature online sales and provide shipping to customers all around the world. Indigenous shopping has shifted to include online options while always representing and hosting from the Indigenous communities and lands that are called BC.
Shopping at Indigenous-owned stores in BC supports Indigenous economies and communities in BC.
Literature covering learning spaces, traditional medicines, handcrafted jewelry, drums, unique custom gifts, clothing, and thoughtfully curated items that reflect Indigenous values and support Indigenous business owners in alignment with their cultures, lands, and languages.
Visit Indigenous galleries, shops, and studios in British Columbia–online for convenience or in-person for a retail experience rooted in #IndigenousBC community and culture.
Where To Shop In Person + Online
Owned by Stó:lō Nation, the Stó:lō Gift Shop at Coqualeetza is located in Chilliwack, BC, across from the welcome figures. The shop highlights Indigenous, local, and cultural products, including jewelry, sage and sweetgrass, art, coffee, and a great selection of Indigenous books.
Spirit Gallery, established in 1991, is a warm and welcoming Indigenous owned art gallery and gift shop featuring Northwest Coast Native art. In the gallery you will discover a diverse and impressive collection of contemporary and traditional art and design, including silver, gold and copper jewellery, masks, totem poles, stone, sculpture, prints, clothing and a wide range of unique gifts.
Tsain-Ko Native Gift Shop, 100% Native-owned and operated, celebrates and honors Coast Salish art and culture. Located on the traditional swiya of the shíshálh Nation, the shop offers a diverse collection of First Nation-inspired jewelry, clothing, gifts, books, and wellness products, all created by Indigenous artists from BC and across Canada.
The Ruby Creek Art Gallery is committed to promoting the work of the finest Coast Salish artists. Owned and operated by Sq’ewá:lxw First Nation since 2005, the Gallery features an extraordinary collection of Coast Salish art which includes limited edition prints, gold and silver carved jewellery, hand carved boxes, chests plaques, handcrafted drums, soapstone carvings and textiles.
Where To Shop In Person + Online
Cedar House Gallery is an Indigenous-owned and operated business located in Ucluelet, BC, on the territory of the Ucluelet First Nations. Owned and operated by artist Tlehpika Hjalmer Wenstob and his family, the gallery specializes in Nuu-chah-nulth art from the West Coast of Vancouver Island.
Owned and operated by K’omoks First Nation, the I-HOS Gallery is located on the site of the original K’ómoks Village between Courtenay and Comox on Vancouver Island. The gallery features Northwest Coast art, including masks, prints, jewelry, and carvings made by Indigenous artists.
The Pentlatch Gallery, in Parksville, Vancouver Island, celebrates Indigenous art from across Canada, featuring Contemporary, Traditional, and Vintage themes with a focus on The Pacific Northwest. The Gallery showcases a diverse collection, including wood carvings, paintings, jewelry and more.
Shop in-person or pick up an online order at U’ mista Cultural Centre, in Alert Bay, Kwakwa’kaʼwakw Territory. Order one-of-a-kind hand-carved masks and prints by popular Indigenous artists online for pickup within four hours. Free shipping within Canada and the US for orders over $100 CAD.
Experience the culture and history of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw People that are prominently displayed throughout the Kwalilas hotel and in the gallery.
Culture Shock Gallery is Indigenous-owned, operated, and rooted in the rich traditions of the ‘Namgis people. Cedar, silver, and abalone are the mood in this Alert Bay gallery. Click and shop online now for these favourites: exquisite woven cedar purses, resistance and resilience apparel, abalone buttons, and copper shield earrings
Where To Shop In Person + Online
Where To Shop In Person + Online
Shop Indigenous
Shop First Nations is dedicated to supporting Indigenous businesses and promoting Truth & Reconciliation. Their mission is to inspire consumers to invest in Indigenous goods and services while aiding businesses in the digital economy. Explore their online Indigenous business directory to connect with local Indigenous businesses.
Love The Land Apparel is a sister company of Talaysay Tours. As a project, Love The Land supports indigenous people, their community, and their creativity. Featuring t-shirts, hoodies, bottoms and accessories, all designs are done by North West Coast and Coast Salish artists and all production is done in West Vancouver, BC. Love The Land is calling all people to learn, love and connect to the land.
Aunty Collective is owned and operated by Indigenous Aunties, aiming to create an accessible commerce platform for Indigenous peoples and a place for all to access authentic Indigenous works. Moccasins, regalia, beaded and woven jewelry, leatherwork, medicines, drums, rattles, and more; contemporary and traditional works, from ready-to-wear art to heirloom pieces are available in their online shop.
Cedar Root Gallery Stó:lō Gift Shop 
