We live in a Country that offers strong diverse cultures, which breeds creative and innovative artisans – many of which are Indigenous based!

Whether you’re looking for something delicious to eat or for a new wardrobe, here is a list of businesses that feature unique and distinctive items you can’t find anywhere else.

 

Pow Wow Cafe

This Kensington Market restaurant has an interesting spin on tacos, which features Indigenous flavours in every bite.  The restaurant is in a small space, with an open kitchen so you can see directly how the magic happens, and a tiny patio that gives a home like feel. They are known for their uncommon flavours in their tacos, beef chili, and surprisingly jerk chicken!

 

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Cheekbone Beauty

Indigenous owned and founded, Cheekbone Beauty is known for creating high quality, cruelty-free beauty products such as liquid lipsticks and complexion products including contour and highlight palettes!

Keeping in line with her Anishinaabe roots, Jenn’s Cheekbone Beauty launched a less-waste line of lipsticks in 2020, called SUSTAIN, with zero-waste goals for 2023. Cheekbone’s aim is to not only make a difference in the lives of Indigenous youth through our donations addressing the educational funding gap. But mostly to create a space in the beauty industry where Indigenous youth feel represented and seen.

 

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Satya Organic Skin Care:

Satya is a steroid free, effective anti-inflammatory that can be used for your face or body. Even around your eyes and on your lips. Made with 5 simple ingredients, fragrance free and USDA certified organic. Satya has also been submitted into Health Canada, with research, and approved to make these health claims.

 

 

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Hazlewood

 

Hazlewood is an independently owned and operated shop in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Treaty 6 Territory and the homeland of the Métis Nation. Founded by Michaela Michael in 2015, Hazlewood features vintage clothing, accessories and home goods that are thoughtfully selected for the store from season to season, with a focus on quality, design and natural fabrics that will last. In addition to vintage, Hazlewood carries a hand picked selection of locally made goods and apothecary crafted throughout Canada and North America. Natural materials, sustainability, and detail are defining qualities of both the new and vintage items you will find at the store.

 

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Scarlett J. Designs

 

For beautiful Indigenous patterns and designs, Scarlett J. Designs has exactly what you’re looking for. Her Westcoast and Prairie Inspired masks are Indigenous made and are non-medical premium cotton! 100% cotton for its comfort and breathability. Functional. Fashionable. Indigenous.

 

 

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