At Voqal we think it is important to acknowledge and honor the diversity of our communities. That’s why we think it is important to celebrate monthly observances like National Native American Heritage Month. This month is a time to recognize and honor the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people.
November is also the beginning of the holiday shopping season for many Americans. What better way to celebrate this intersection of culture and tradition than to support Native American-owned businesses? Below is a list of businesses we encourage you to consider as you begin your holiday shopping.
Clothing & Apparel
- Lesley Hampton
- Urban Native Era
- Ikoshy
- ThunderVoice Hat Co
- Ann Mulaire Boutique
- EMME Studio
- Manitobah Mukluks
- B.Yellowtail
- NTVS Clothing
- Salish Style
- SheNative Goods
- Ginew USA
- Section 35
- Lauren Goodday
- OXDX Clothing
- J.Okuma
- Juniper Skirts
- First Citizen Co
- Ay Lelum
- Beyond Buckskin
- 4Kinship
- Reclaim Your Power
Beauty Products
- Skwalwen Botanicals
- Cheekbone Beauty
- Sequoia Soaps
- Bison Star Naturals
- Satya Organic Skincare
- Sisters Sage
- Mother Earth Essentials
- Yukon Soaps Company
- Nizhoni Soaps
Jewelry
- Warren Steven Scott
- Ty Town Jewelry
- Her Braids
- Catherine Blackburn Jewelry
- Red Dirt Beadwork
- Indi City
- Shy Natives
Gifts, Home Goods, and Art
- Trickster Company
- Mini Tipi
- Tuscarora Woodworks
- Heart Berry
- Indigo Arrows
- Sackcloth & Ashes
- Eighth Generation
- Land of Daughters
- Olathe’s Art
- Teton Trade Cloth
- Steph Littlebird
- Aly McKnight
- Emily Kewageshig
Bookstores
- Check out this directory from Libro.fm for an extensive list of indigenous-owned bookstores: Indigenous-Owned Bookstores in the USA and Canada
In addition to supporting Native American-owned businesses, we also encourage you to celebrate this month by educating yourself on the rich history and culture of this country’s indigenous communities. Whether that’s by watching a documentary, attending an event, or reading a book, there is a multitude of ways to learn more about Native American heritage.
We also recognize that the land the United States was built on was stolen from these indigenous cultures. We encourage you to learn more about the Native American land you live on at native-land.ca. Lastly, while it will not undo the irreparable harm these communities have faced, we believe it is important to engage with campaigns and efforts aimed at addressing the problems Native Americans living in the United States are facing today. We recommend reaching out to the local organizations that are doing this work and getting involved in whatever way you can.