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The EquinoxBox is curated with care every solstice and equinox to reduce stress, increase happiness and well being through self care with Indigenous products. Each box offers you an elder’s teaching on the solstice or equinox and guidance on activities to bring more joy and peace to your life. They also include authentic locally made Indigenous self-care products to help ease your stress and increase relaxation and happiness. Each box is made with love, care and blessings for you by women.

Follow beaders on Instagram

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Follow incredible Indigenous beaders on Instagram and consider purchasing their work, including:

Jaymie Campbell – White Otter Design Co

B.Yellowtail

Syke Paul – RunningFoxBeads

Elias Jade Not Afraid – EliasNotAfraid

Lenise Omeasoo – AntelopeWomanDesigns

Hollis Chitto – Hchitto

Catherine Blackburn – CatherineBJewellery

Tania Larsson – Tania.Larsson

Tayler Gutierrez – Kamamabeadwork

Wear your support for Indigenous artists

Art & Music, Body, Shopping

Artist Jay Odjick, best known for his creation of Kagagi, the first-ever animated Indigenous superhero television series, has gone into fashion. WarriorUP is a clothing line of Indigenous designs that includes an Indigenous superhero.

Support ethical brands that support Indigenous artisans and communities

Body, Participate, Shopping

A list of 10 Ethical Brands supporting Indigenous artists and communities from around the world, including Australia, the United States, Peru, Guatemala, and Saskatchewan’s She Native.

Subscribe to Raven Reads

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Do you dream of having a curated collection of Indigenous literature and giftware? Dream no more and make it a reality. Sign up for Raven Reads, a subscription service for Indigenous books.

Support Indigenous Jewelry Designers

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Wanuskewin Online Store

Catherine Blackburn

Helen Oro Designs

Indig Inc.

There are incredible Indigenous jewelry designers that you can support by purchasing their work. Make sure you’re buying from an authentic retailer or try shopping online directly from the artist!

Know What You Can & Can’t Wear to Avoid Cultural Appropriation

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An Open Letter to Non-Natives in Headdresses
âpihtawikosisân is a blog about law, language and culture written by Chelsea Vowel from a Métis perspective. This article offers insight into what are restricted and non-restricted items and symbols when it comes to fashion and design.

“But Why Can’t I Wear a Hipster Headdress?”
Native Appropriations is a website that offers a forum for discussing representations of Indigenous peoples. This article explores the practice of non-Indigenous people wearing headdresses. It’s also a great site for discussions around stereotypes, cultural appropriation, news and more.

Know the Difference Between Cultural Appreciation & Cultural Appropriation

Art & Music, Heart, Listen, Shopping

CBC’s Tapestry

CBC’s radio show Tapestry explores the difference between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation. Listen here to become more informed.

Read the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Report

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Everyone, at some point in their journey of Reconciliation, needs to read the 94 Calls to Action recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to “redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation.” Or connect here to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission Final Report to read other sections and excerpts.

We have included this action in every category and every path on this website as a reminder of how important it is for us to understand the history and path of Reconciliation in our country.

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Wear your support for Indigenous artists

Support ethical brands that support Indigenous artisans and communities

Subscribe to Raven Reads

Support Indigenous Jewelry Designers

Know What You Can & Can’t Wear to Avoid Cultural Appropriation

Know the Difference Between Cultural Appreciation & Cultural Appropriation

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