Indigenous Directory
This is a list of local indigenous artists, entrepreneurs, and businesses to help you shop locally and support the valuable work of our indigenous community. These artists are located all throughout the BC Southern Interior.
If you are an Indigenous business or artist in Interior B.C. and would like to be added to the directory, please contact me through the box at the bottom of the page.
Kamloops
4 Generations Creations
I am a self-taught seamstress, artist, and designer. I pride myself in creating authentic wearable pieces of clothing & regalia that take up space in this colonized world. By doing this, we show our resilience in being “Unapologetically Indigenous”.
Kamloops
Thundercloud Designs
Mike Alexander is an Anishinabe artist from Swan Lake First Nation in Manitoba, now living in Kamloops, BC. He is a writer, visual artist, and supporter in the arts community.
Kamloops
Tk'emlups Traditions
Showcasing Secwepemc Art-forms through the recreation of traditional tools, implements and jewelry. Weapons carver, woodcarver, jewelry maker, and an artisan who enjoys seeking out new crafts.
Kamloops
Smoked Smuge Scents
Whitney Is an Indigenous woman and mother who creates hand-made, soy candles using traditional plants gathered from the land.
Kamloops
Candice Camille Photography
Candice Camille is a cowgirl at heart, and a photographer raised in Deadman's Creek, BC. She has a love for horses and photography. She has experience with event photography, portraits, lifestyle, and artistic pieces.
Lilliooet
Wildheartbeads
Jäde is an Algonquin and French artist based in Lillooet. They specialize in unique jewelry, blending in traditional elements and new age styles and imagery. Their tools of choice are beads, fur, leather, and resin.
Kelowna
Laughing Porcupine Woman Designs
Laughing Porcupine Woman Designs is an indigenous woman-owned business by Joan Alexis. She sells hand-made, high-quality masks, ribbon clothing, beadwork, and Pendleton products.
Chase
Salish Secwepémc Studio
Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm & Secwépemc Creators, Alexis Sparrow and Sunshine Tomma craft beautiful hand-made goods and products. From herbal bath products to unique art pieces. They harvest their material sustainably and respectfully.
Chase
Up the Hill at Loakin
June Anthony-Reeves is a Secwepemc woman who strives to use organic, non-GMO, traditional plants to make botanical medicines and personal care products. She has formal and cultural training as a herbalist and operates a business in Neskonolith.
Okanagan Valley
Mir.Whitequille Beadwork
My name is mir whitequill. I am Manitoba born Cree/Nakoda/Dakota mother living in the beautiful Okanagan valley in British Columbia, creating customizable and one of a kind beaded pieces.