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Indigenous Shopping and Responsible Wishlists
By Indigenous Tourism British Columbia
Indigenous Gifts for Self, Home, Life, and Learning
As hosts or guests, we give and receive gifts for the joy and wellness of all. 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.
Shopping at Indigenous-owned stores in BC supports Indigenous economies and communities in BC.
Indigenous shopping has shifted to include online options while always representing and hosting from the Indigenous communities and lands that are called 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.
Indigenous retailers offer secure online checkout and can arrange delivery worldwide. 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
Vancouver, Coast and Mountains
Wickaninnish Gallery
📍 1666 Johnston St #14, Vancouver (Granville Island) + Online
Wickaninnish Gallery is Indigenous-owned and showcases the artwork of many emerging and established Indigenous artists. The gallery has high quality, affordable Indigenous art, gifts, moccasins, and hand-engraved sterling silver jewelry. With a large and growing list of Indigenous artists, you can visit the gallery in person on Granville Island or purchase online with free expedited shipping within Canada on orders over $150.
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Bill Reid Gallery
📍 639 Hornby St, Vancouver + Online
Shop the Bill Reid Gallery online for traditional and contemporary artwork and accessories, including hand-painted sculptures, fine jewellery, and art prints. This charitable organization also hosts Indigenous art events and exhibits, with tickets available online. Proceeds from all purchases support local Indigenous artists and artistic and educational programs.
Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre Gift Shop
📍 4584 Blackcomb Way, Whistler + Online
Squamish Lil’ wat Cultural Centre specializes in authentic and exclusive handcrafted Northwest Coast First Nations art and merchandise. Shop online or visit the centre and choose from a selection of Indigenous handcrafted works of art, home accents, clothing and accessories, jewellery, pottery, baskets, and books.
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Stó:lō Gift Shop
📍 7201 Vedder Rd Building 19, Chilliwack + Online
There is always something new at Stó:lō Gift Shop, located at Stó:lō Nation on the Coqualeetza grounds. Shop in-person or online for local, one-of-a-kind, authentic Indigenous and Indigenous-inspired arts, crafts, paintings, prints, glassware, cards. Pick up your online order at the store in Chilliwack or have it shipped directly to your door. Customers love this shop for its prices and a wide selection of ever-changing curated gifts and homeware.
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Spirit Gallery
📍 6408 Bay Street, Horseshoe Bay
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.
Ruby Creek Art Gallery
📍 58611 Lougheed Hwy, between Agassiz and Hope
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.
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Tsain-Ko Native Gift Shop
📍 5555 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt
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.
Vancouver Island
Totem Design House
📍 3250 Comox Rd, Courtenay + Online
Totem Design House features an array of Northwest Coast art, apparel, jewelry, and wellness products— all designed and produced in-house. The Gallery & Boutique located in Comox- K’omoks First Nation is an eco-friendly social enterprise and a one-of-a-kind experience, just next door to I-hos Gallery.
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Standing Spruce Farm and Apothecary
📍 1066 Shoppers Row, Campbell River + Online
Standing Spruce Farm and Apothecary is an Indigenous-owned wellness boutique located on Shoppers Row in Campbell River specializing in traditional remedies and medicine making. Dedicated to zero-waste and local ingredients, Standing Spruce carries a wide range of wildcrafted products, such as small-batch soaps, skincare, candles, bath products, and home decor. Visit their shop in-person or shop at their bountiful online store. (First orders receive 20% off, and free shipping over $150).
Ay Lelum–the Good House of Design
📍 1380 B Raines Rd, Nanaimo, BC + Online
Located in Nanaimo, Ay Lelum–the Good House of Design is a second-generation Coast Salish design house located on Snuneymuxw First Nation. Their newly built studio and gallery is now open select hours and by appointment to shop ready-wear collections or have a couture consultation. As a multi-generational collaborative family, Ay Lelum also offers Good family artwork, corporate gifts and large-scale art projects featuring traditional Coast Salish artwork by Joel Good and Dr. William Good.
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West Coast Wildflowers
📍 1131 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC + Online
West Coast Wildflowers is an Indigenous-owned and operated lifestyle boutique specializing in Indigenous apparel, jewellery, apothecary, home decor, food and more. Operating on the unceded traditional territory of the Ligwilda’wa people; the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and the Kwiakah First Nations in Campbell River, Vancouver Island. West Coast Wildflowers is a fusion of Canadian businesses that focus on sustainability and ethical business practices while showcasing authentic Indigenous businesses in a competitive retail space. Bulk and corporate gifting available. Free shipping on orders over $150.
House of Himwitsa Native Art Gallery
📍 300 Main St, Tofino
House of Himwitsa Native Art Gallery is Indigenous-owned and specializes in sharing the culture of the Nuu-chah-nulth People–the People who live “all along the mountains and the sea” on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Shop artwork, carvings, jewellery, and weaving by local artists in person every day at the gallery.
Raven Song Soap
📍 2266 S Island Hwy Unit 103B, Campbell River + Online
Ravensong Soap crafts luxurious soaps, scrubs, bath bombs, and lotions inspired by the spirit of Haida Gwaii. Created in small batches using ancient methods and premium ingredients, Ravensong products share the owner’s Haida culture through colour, texture, and scent. Bath products, natural soy candles, and curated gift boxes are available in-store and online.
Cedar House Gallery
📍 1645 Cedar Rd, Ucluelet + Online
Cedar House Gallery is a gallery, studio, and center for community and conversation in Ucluelet. Owned by a Tla-o-qui-aht artist, the gallery is currently open by appointment. The art showcased is made by local Nuu-chah-nulth artists and Indigenous artists from around British Columbia. Learn as you shop for bentwood boxes, paintings, drums, and carvings.
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I-Hos Gallery
📍 3310 Comox Rd, Courtenay + Online
I-Hos Gallery presents traditional and contemporary Indigenous art from the Northwest Coast, including masks, prints, gold and silver jewelry, and wood carvings. The physical gallery is located between Courtenay and Comox on Vancouver Island, on the original K’ómoks Village site. I-Hos’ informed staff works with and for Indigenous artists and shares legends and artist biographies when you make a purchase.
U’ mista Cultural Centre
📍 Front St #1, Alert Bay + Online
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.
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Culture Shock Gallery
📍 10A Front St, Alert Bay + Online
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
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Kwalilas Gallery
📍 9040 Granville St, Port Hardy
Experience the culture and history of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw People that are prominently displayed throughout the Kwalilas hotel and in the gallery.
Thompson Okanagan
Coyote’s Gifts
📍 1000 Rancher Creek Rd, Osoyoos + Online
Visit Coyote’s Gifts at Nk’Mip Cultural Centre in Osoyoos and download a coupon from their website to enjoy a 10% discount on in-store purchases of handcrafted, locally made items, as well as Indigenous-inspired jewelry, moccasins, housewares, blankets, clothing, and toys.
Sncewips Museum
📍 Unit 260 at 525 Highway 97, Kelowna
Sncewips Museum allows the public to experience the collections, histories, and oral stories of the syilx people from a sqilxʷ perspective. Originally a syilx repository, now a celebration of culture open to the public and hosted by Westbank First Nation. Located in Kelowna, ncewip’s gift shop features art, apparel, and gift items that honour local syilx and Indigenous cultures.
Spirit of the Lake Native Boutique
📍 1960-A Nancee Way, Kelowna
Spirit of the Lake Native Boutique has a wide range of Indigenous art, jewellery and gifts inspired and made by local Indigenous artists and designers. When you visit, Tasha Mae will share knowledge about Ogopogo/Na’h-a-ika, Kelowna/?-lawna?, Black Bear /Skimhiest and stories from her family’s history in West Kelowna/ Tsinstikeptum 10.
Northern BC
Longhouse Giftshop
📍 Front St, Skidegate + Online
Longhouse Giftshop in Skidegate honours Haida culture in a quaint shop modelled after a traditional longhouse. The shop features local Haida handcraft, including gold, silver, and copper jewelry, weaving, original artwork, souvenir Haida Gw’aii clothing, and home decor. Visit the gift shop in-person or shop their online offerings anytime.
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Haida Gwaii Museum Gina DaahlGahl Naay Trading House
📍 2 Beach Rd, Skidegate
Haida Gwaii Museum Gina DaahlGahl Naaym Trading House features a unique and diverse range of original Haida works of art, jewelry, argillite, weaving, woodcarvings, prints, and more. The museum gift shop also holds a collection of publications on Haida history, culture, personal stories and experiences, souvenirs, cards, and locally handcrafted items. Shop in-person or online. All purchases support the Haida Gwaii Museum.
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Nisg̱a’a Museum Gift Shop
📍 810 Highway Drive, Laxgalts’ap
The Nisg̱a’a Museum Gift Shop offers a captivating array of cultural treasures and artisanal delights, providing visitors with a deeper immersion into the rich heritage of the Nisg̱a’a Nation. Here, visitors can explore a curated collection of handcrafted items, each lovingly crafted by skilled artisans and inspired by the traditional practices and beliefs of the Nisg̱a’a people. Please call 250-633-3050 or email [email protected] for information or to schedule your visit.
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Shop First Nations
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.
Bear Essential Oils
Bear Essential Oils is an Indigenous wellness brand that honours cultural knowledge, community spirit, and self-care. They pride themselves in offering 100% pure, organic, ethically sourced and wildcrafted essential oils. They offer more than 50 essential oils along with bath and body oils. Shop online to add wellness into your home. Curated workshops, bulk gifting and wholesale available.
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Satya Organic
Satya is a natural anti-inflammatory backed by science–formulated with only 5 simple ingredients that are USDA certified organic, 100% steroid-free, and proven effective to relieve all types of skin stress. Their clean and concentrated formula can be safely used anywhere on the body, including around your eyes and on your lips.
Love The Land Apparel
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.
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Mr. Bannock Store
Mr. Bannock is creating their signature items, along with other Indigenous partners to bring an Indigenous Experience to your home.
Cheryl’s Trading Post
Cheryl’s Trading Post, an Indigenous family-owned establishment, proudly showcasing authentic Haida Art, Native Northwest Coast Carvings, and Northwest Coast Native Jewelry, among other treasures. Specializing in local Northwest Coast Native Art, the shop also offers Southern Native art, Northern Stone Carvings, and Beadwork from various regions across Canada and the United States.
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Fireweeds Boutique
📍 #100 – 1465 Ellis Street, Kelowna + Online
Fireweeds Boutique is a 100% Indigenous Owned + Women Operated Store, Online & Mobile Boutique. The store is located Downtown Kelowna where you can shop Indigenous, Canadian, and other brands. Shop in-person or get free shipping for online orders of $150.00 or more.