10 Companies To Support This Indigenous History Month (And Always!)

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June is National Indigenous History Month! This is a special time to commemorate the history, heritage, knowledge, achievements and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada. It’s incredibly important that we take time to honour this month because we share a responsibility to lift up the stories of the Indigenous peoples — past and present — who have, for generations, lived on and cared for the land that became known as Canada. It’s an opportunity to reflect on our past, to learn about how we can continue advancing truth and reconciliation and to celebrate the diversity of Indigenous cultures and contributions.

One of the ways we can do our part this month and ALL year, every year, is to support Indigenous companies. Where we spend our dollars is a powerful decision! As a lifestyle content creator and guest on this land, I want to make sure you know about some amazing Indigenous makers and Indigenous-owned businesses based in Canada. The list below features ideas for your home and your beauty & wellness routines. With that, please read on, follow these unique and talented creators on Instagram and click through to shop on their websites!

1. Morningstar Designs · @morning.star.designs

A mixed French-First Nations artist, Alanah Astehtsi Otsistohkwa (Morningstar) Jewell is an illustrator, painter and muralist expressing culture and connection through her art. Trust me — you’ll want to follow her on Instagram! If you’re considering adding some new art to your home, look no further.

2. Cheekbone Beauty · @cheekbonebeauty

Cheekbone Beauty is a rapidly growing cosmetics company founded in 2016, and it's on a mission to help Indigenous youth see themselves in a beauty brand. Based out of St. Catharines, ON, Cheekbone Beauty is known for creating high quality, vegan, cruelty free beauty products with low environmental impact. Try their lipsticks!

3. Crowfoot Collective · @crowfootcollective

In the heart of Cowichan Bay, this family business is focused on promoting Indigenous artists and local makers. The boutique is stocked with handmade, fair trade and ethically sourced home goods like jewelry (it’s so beautiful, check it out!), candles and scents. Crowfoot Collective often makes donations and is currently giving back 10% of profits to Indigenous organizations.

4. MINI TIPI · @mini.tipi

MINI TIPI sells small batch home goods, including the most stunning eco-friendly blankets! The company collaborates with Indigenous artists to create textiles that celebrate their heritage and are inspired by their cultures. All of MINI TIPI’s products are designed, cut and sewn in Quebec.

5. Raven Reads · @raven_reads

This has got to be one of the coolest companies I’ve seen! Raven Reads is an Indigenous subscription box for kids and adults that delivers award-winning Indigenous literature, as well as giftware, to your door. It was founded as a way to amplify Indigenous voices, and to raise awareness of the lived experiences and histories of Indigenous authors and entrepreneurs.

6. Land of Daughters · @landofdaughters

Métis-founded and handmade in Calgary, AB, Land of Daughters creates candles with the most unique scents, as well as aroma sprays and solid perfumes. I love that the company also operates a refillery in Calgary for customers to refill candles and sprays. P.S. If you purchase any of their three Indigenous candles, 50% of the proceeds are donated to Indigenous charities!

7. Skwalwen Botanicals · @skwalwenbotanicals

Sḵwálwen Botanicals creates beautiful botanical skincare by honouring traditional Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) plant knowledge. The company incorporates sustainably harvested and sourced plants and organic, high-quality ingredients. All Sḵwálwen products are made without harsh chemicals, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, synthetic colors and parabens.

8. Kokom Scrunchies · @kokom_scrunchies

This will put a smile on your face: who is the maker behind Kokom Scrunchies? None other than Mya, an 11 year old Algonquin. She started her company in 2019 to offer handmade scrunchies, which she names after Indigenous role models in her life. Kokom also sells different hair accessories, scarves and textiles. Keep it up, Mya!

9. Indigo Arrows · @indigo_arrows

Keeping in line with her Anishinaabe ancestors, interior designer Destiny Seymour has a talent for creating beautiful patterns. She started designing artisan textiles that reflect local Manitoban Indigenous peoples and their histories, and now offers a range of home goods through her company, Indigo Arrows. Take a look at her linens and pillows!

10. Sisters Sage · @sisters_sage

Sisters Sage crafts modern wellness products using traditional Indigenous ingredients. Their artisan soaps, bath bombs, salves and smokeless smudge honour and incorporate ancestral knowledge about sage, cedar, sweetgrass, lavender and more. I recommend trying their soap!

Thanks so much for reading — I hope you enjoyed learning about these inspiring and creative Indigenous makers! If and when you can, please be sure to support them and other Indigenous-owned companies you come across. If you’d like to spread the word about someone not mentioned on this list, please comment below or tag/DM me on Instagram!

1. Morningstar Designs · @morning.star.designs