Be a Good Ancestor
$21.95Why it’s making waves:
Be a Good Ancestor forms great, big ideas out of small, understandable concepts in such a way that every page is an epiphany.
Synopsis:
Rooted in Indigenous teachings, this stunning picture book encourages readers of all ages to consider the ways in which they live in connection to the world around them and to think deeply about their behaviors.
Addressing environmental issues, animal welfare, self-esteem and self-respect, and the importance of community, the authors deliver a poignant and universal message in an accessible way: Be a good ancestor to the world around you. Thought-provoking stanzas offer a call to action for each one of us to consider how we affect future generations. Every decision we make ripples out, and we can affect the world around us by thinking deeply about those decisions.
About the Authors and Illustrator:
Leona Prince is from the Lake Babine Nation and Nak’azdli Whu’ten and belongs to the Likh Tsa Mis Yu (Beaver) Clan. She is a descendant of Chief Kwah and Stiche. Leona is an award-winning educator and is currently the District Principal of Aboriginal Education for School District 91 (Nechako Lakes). She is the author of A Dance Through the Seasons, published by WaveMaker Press. Leona lives in Burns Lake, British Columbia.
Gabrielle Prince is from the Lake Babine Nation and Nak’azdli Whu’ten and belongs to the Likh Tsa Mis Yu (Beaver) Clan. Gabrielle is presently a full-time student at the University of Northern British Columbia, where she is pursuing a bachelor of science degree, majoring in psychology. She is the co-owner of Fireweed Canada Education Inc.
Carla Joseph is a Cree artist originally from Prince George, British Columbia. In 2016 Carla was the Artist in Residence for the Prince George Community Arts Council, and she has done design work for several organizations, including the Aboriginal Head Start Association of British Columbia, Northern Health, and the First Nations Health Authority. Carla loves the way she makes people feel with her art. It inspires her to continue with her gift, and she loves to challenge herself by taking on many diverse types of projects, many of which can be seen around her community. Carla lives in Chilliwack, British Columbia.
Forever Our Home
$21.95Why it’s making waves:
A lullaby of reconciliation and reclamation, Forever Our Home celebrates the ancestral relationship between Indigenous children and the land that is forever their home.
Synopsis:
Under glowing morning sun and silvery winter moon, from speckled frogs croaking in spring to summer fields painted with fireweed, this meditative lullaby introduces little ones to the plants and animals of the Prairies and the Plains. Featuring stunning artwork by celebrated artist Carla Joseph, Forever Our Home is a beautiful and gentle song about our spiritual connection to the land.
About the Authors and Illustrator:
Tonya Simpson is of Scottish and Cree ancestry. She is a member of Pasqua First Nation and was born and raised in central Alberta. Tonya completed the MA program in anthropology at the University of Alberta and now works as a research assistant while raising her children at Pigeon Lake in Westerose, Alberta. Forever Our Home is her first picture book and was originally written as a lullaby for her son.
Carla Joseph is a Cree artist originally from Prince George, British Columbia. In 2016 Carla was the Artist in Residence for the Prince George Community Arts Council, and she has done design work for several organizations, including the Aboriginal Head Start Association of British Columbia, Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority. Carla loves the way she makes people feel with her art. It inspires her to continue with her gift, and she loves to challenge herself by taking on many different types of projects, many of which can be seen around her community. She is also the illustrator of Be a Good Ancestor. Carla lives in Chilliwack, British Columbia.
Forever Our Home / kâkikê kîkinaw
$21.95Why it’s making waves:
A lullaby of reconciliation and reclamation, Forever Our Home celebrates the ancestral relationship between Indigenous children and the land that is forever their home.
Synopsis:
Under glowing morning sun and silvery winter moon, from speckled frogs croaking in spring to summer fields painted with fireweed, this meditative lullaby introduces little ones to the plants and animals of the Prairies and the Plains. Featuring stunning artwork by celebrated artist Carla Joseph, Forever Our Home is a beautiful and gentle song about our spiritual connection to the land.
Written in both Plains Cree and English and featuring stunning artwork by celebrated artist Carla Joseph, Forever Our Home / kâkikê kîkinaw is a beautiful and gentle song about our spiritual connection to the land.
About the Authors and Illustrator:
Tonya Simpson is of Scottish and Cree ancestry. She is a member of Pasqua First Nation and was born and raised in central Alberta. Tonya completed the MA program in anthropology at the University of Alberta and now works as a research assistant while raising her children at Pigeon Lake in Westerose, Alberta. Forever Our Home is her first picture book and was originally written as a lullaby for her son.
Carla Joseph is a Cree artist originally from Prince George, British Columbia. In 2016 Carla was the Artist in Residence for the Prince George Community Arts Council, and she has done design work for several organizations, including the Aboriginal Head Start Association of British Columbia, Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority. Carla loves the way she makes people feel with her art. It inspires her to continue with her gift, and she loves to challenge herself by taking on many different types of projects, many of which can be seen around her community. She is also the illustrator of Be a Good Ancestor. Carla lives in Chilliwack, British Columbia.
Translated in Cree by Jean Okimāsis.
Mama Sasquatch
$18.95When searching for berry bushes, Nala becomes lost, alone in the forest! Fortunately, Mama Sasquatch hears her cries and keeps her safe through the night. The following day, Nala learns how Mama and Baby Sasquatch live in the forest away from people, and why.
Ages 3-7
Both a charming and soothing story for young children, Mama Sasquatch provides mesmerizing painted illustrations from Ditidaht First Nation artist and author Eva Swift.
About Eva Swift
Eva Swift is from Ditidaht First Nation, a community located on Nitinaht Lake, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. As an artist, she has worked with different styles and media. She enjoys all types and forms of art. She also has a passion for writing and telling stories. Eva’s inspiration comes from a love of nature, animals, and landscapes. Mama Sasquatch is her first book and was inspired from her personal experience of seeing a Sasquatch.
Cedar Ornaments
$8.00Cedar ornaments made on Vancouver Island, BC. Now sold individually. Choose your favourite, or give a matching set as gifts! 15 ornaments with 9 new designs.
These unique varieties by Algonquin artist Migwan are:
Bear, Bear Print, Hummingbird, Salmon, Raven, 1,2, or 3 Sitka Trees, Snowflake, Every Child Matters, Feathers, Moon, Sun, Wolf, Wolf Print.
Engraving and design are identical on both sides of the ornament.
Double Feather – Red Cedar Earring
$19.95West Coast Indigenous design earrings made with red cedar in a Wing design.
Additional Information
- 3.5″ long
- 3.5″ drop length
- 1″ width
- Material: Wood – Red Cedar
- Each earring is laser cut on both sides.
- Earrings are lightweight.
- Made with hypoallergenic findings.
Feather – Red Cedar Earring
$19.95West Coast Indigenous design earrings made with red cedar in a feather design.
Additional Information
- 2.5″ long.
- Material: Wood – Red Cedar
- Each earring is laser cut on both sides.
- Earrings are lightweight.
- Made with hypoallergenic findings.
Lahal Set – Stick and Bone game
$90.00Lahal Set also known as Stick Game or Stick and Bone Game.
Additional Information
Lahal Set is made from all wood. The sticks are popular and the bones are oak. The box is made from red cedar and the top is yellow cedar. Comes with 10 sticks, one king stick and four “bones”. There is no actual bone products in this version. The box is 13 1/4″ X 4″ X 2″. The “bones” are 1 5/8″ by 3/4″. The “bones” are sized to that they can fit into children’s hands too.
Medicine Wheel Matching Card Game
$9.95Seek and find all 9 pairs or try one of the other games listed in the “More Ways to Play” booklet.
With new art from Migwan, this colourful deck of 18 cards provides hours of fun to early learners as well as families.
Migwan Rattle
$25.00🎼 Move your body, make that music!
Migwan Rattles are hand-made from natural, uncoated yellow cedar wood. Perfectly sized for young hands. Includes a leather handle. They can be personalized with paint, if desired.
For a one-time set up fee, Migwan Rattles can be customized with your art or organizations’ logo. Bulk order and wholesale discounts are offered on customized rattles, too, but are non-returnable. Since they are hand-made, please allow significant time between your request and need-by date.
Moon – Red Cedar Earring
$19.95West Coast Indigenous design earrings made with red cedar in a Wing design.
Additional Information
- 2.5″ long
- 2.5″ drop length
- 1″ width
- Material: Wood – Red Cedar
- Each earring is laser cut on both sides.
- Earrings are lightweight.
- Made with hypoallergenic findings.
Ovid – Red Cedar Earring
$19.95West Coast Indigenous design earrings made with red cedar in a Wing design.
Additional Information
- 2.5″ long
- 2.5″ drop length
- 1″ width
- Material: Wood – Red Cedar
- Each earring is laser cut on both sides.
- Earrings are lightweight.
- Made with hypoallergenic findings.
Paddle – Red Cedar Earring
$19.95West Coast Indigenous design earrings made with red cedar in a Wing design.
Additional Information
- 4″ long
- 4″ drop length
- .75″ width
- Material: Wood – Red Cedar
- Each earring is laser cut on both sides.
- Earrings are lightweight.
- Made with hypoallergenic findings.
Raven Eye – Red Cedar Earring
$19.95West Coast Indigenous design earrings made with red cedar in a Raven Eye design.
Additional Information
- 2.5″ long
- 2.5″ drop length
- 1″ width
- Material: Wood – Red Cedar
- Each earring is laser cut on both sides.
- Earrings are lightweight.
- Made with hypoallergenic findings.
Salmon, Sun, Feather and Moon Ornaments
$30.00Set of 4 ornaments using Indigenous West Coast designs in a wood box. Designs include Sun, Moon, Salmon, and Feather ornaments. Each ornament is in red cedar and laser cut with design on both sides.
Contact us for custom boxes. We can put your company logo on the top of the box. Wholesale prices are available.
Additional Information
- Each box is 8 cm x 8 cm x 4 cm (3.25 inches square) and contains 4 ornaments.
- Box contains Migwan logo.
- Ornaments are 2.75 inches round, made of red cedar laser cut with design on both sides.
- This product is 100% compostable. Please return it to the earth when you no longer need it.
Sitka Trees Ornaments
$30.00Set of 3 ornaments using Sitka tree silhouettes in a wood box. Each of the 3 ornaments have a varied design, featuring one, two, and three trees. Each ornament is in red cedar and laser cut with design on both sides.
You can also get custom designs on the lid such as Company logos. Please contact us for details and pricing.
Additional Information
- Each box is 8 cm x 8 cm x 4 cm (3.25 inches square) and contains 3 ornaments.
- Ornaments are 2.75 inches round, made of red cedar, laser cut with design on both sides.
- This product is 100% compostable. Please return it to the earth if you no longer need it.
Traditional Rawhide Rattle Kit
$30.00Make your own natural rawhide rattle that will last generations!
Comes with step-by-step illustrated instructions.
Suitable for ages 9 and up. Younger craftspeople should create their rattle with adult supervision. This kit comes with a metal tapestry needle which is blunt but requires adult supervision.
This kit includes all the material you need to make the rattle. You will need some scissors and a material to pack the rattle for drying like rice.
Wing – Red Cedar Earring
$19.95West Coast Indigenous design earrings made with red cedar in a Wing design.
Additional Information
- 2.5″ long
- 2.5″ drop length
- 1″ width
- Material: Wood – Red Cedar
- Each earring is laser cut on both sides.
- Earrings are lightweight.
- Made with hypoallergenic findings.
Wing Tip – Red Cedar Earring
$19.95West Coast Indigenous design earrings made with red cedar in a Wing-Tip design.
Additional Information
- 3.25″ long
- 3.25″ drop length
- 0.75″ width
- Material: Wood – Red Cedar
- Each earring is laser cut on both sides.
- Earrings are lightweight.
- Made with hypoallergenic findings.
Daniel Puglas Art Cards
$15.95Punctuate a gift or mail a meaningful message with Daniel Puglas Art Cards. Interiors are blank to write your own greeting for any occasion.
Artist biography is on the reverse of every card.
Daniel Puglas Gwe Ek Kalis descends from the Gwawaenuk Tribe on his mother’s (Sally Williams) side and Mamalilikulla First Nation on his father’s (Daniel Puglas Sr.) side. Daniel was taught by his late grandparents, Hereditary Chief Fred Williams and matriarch Elsie Williams (Wamiss), who were well-known for wooden carvings and designing traditional wardrobes.
In addition to wooden carvings, Danny also creates bentwood boxes, plaques, masks, drawings & paintings. His art is well-known both locally & across North America.
Danny lives in Nanaimo BC, with his wife Tami and their two sons Daniel Puglas Jr. and Samuel Puglas.
Daniel Puglas Colouring Cards
$15.95Personalize a gift or mail a meaningful message with Daniel Puglas Colouring Cards. These make a great art activity for the family, community group, or educational setting.
Artist biography is printed on the reverse of every card.
Daniel Puglas Gwe Ek Kalis descends from the Gwawaenuk Tribe on his mother’s (Sally Williams) side and Mamalilikulla First Nation on his father’s (Daniel Puglas Sr.) side. Daniel was taught by his late grandparents, Hereditary Chief Fred Williams and matriarch Elsie Williams (Wamiss), who were well-known for wooden carvings and designing traditional wardrobes.
In addition to wooden carvings, Danny also creates bentwood boxes, plaques, masks, drawings & paintings. His art is well-known both locally & across North America.
Danny lives in Nanaimo BC, with his wife Tami and their two sons Daniel Puglas Jr. and Samuel Puglas.
Eva Swift Winter Art Cards
$15.95Punctuate a gift or mail a meaningful message with stunning winter themed art cards by Eva Swift. Interiors are blank to write your own greeting for any occasion.
Artist biography is on the reverse of every card.
Eva Swift is from Ditidaht First Nation, a community located on Nitinaht Lake, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. As an artist, she has worked with different styles and media. She enjoys all types and forms of art. She also has a passion for writing and telling stories. Eva’s inspiration comes from a love of nature, animals, and landscapes. Her first book, Mama Sasquatch (2023) is published by WaveMaker Press.
Indigenous Art Stickers
$14.95Brightly designed Indigenous Art Stickers include 150 permanent stickers in 8 designs. Includes 5 8.5″ X 11″ sheets of stickers
- 20 Sun
- 20 Hummingbird
- 20 Moon
- 20 Feather
- 20 Snowflake
- 20 Salmon
- 15 Raven
- 15 Wolf & Moon
Printed in Canada on 100% post-consumer recycled paper.
Indigenous art stickers: Avec des mots d’appréciation (Français)
$14.95Autocollants d’art Indigène brillamment conçus : Mots d’appréciation comprend 150 autocollants permanents dans 8 motifs. Comprend 5 feuilles 8.5″ X 11″.
20 soleil – formidable
20 colibri – très bien
20 lune – genial!!
20 plume – bon travail
20 flocon de neige – fantastique
20 saumon – fantastique
15 corbeau – bravo !!
15 loup et lune – super
Les enseignants, les éducateurs et les parents peuvent les utiliser pour féliciter et apprécier le travail des enfants. Imprimé au Canada sur du papier 100 % recyclé post-consommation.
Indigenous Art Stickers: Words of Appreciation (English)
$14.95Brightly designed Indigenous Art Stickers include 150 permanent stickers in 8 designs. Includes 5 8.5″ X 11″ sheets of stickers
- 20 Sun – Brilliant!!!
- 20 Hummingbird – You Did It!!!
- 20 Moon – Super!!!
- 20 Feather – Great Work!!
- 20 Snowflake – Good Job!!!
- 20 Salmon – Well Done!!!
- 15 Raven – Wonderful !!
- 15 Wolf & Moon – Way to Go!
Teachers, Child Care Workers and Parents can use these to congratulate and appreciate childrens’ work.
Printed in Canada on 100% post-consumer recycled paper.
Medicine Wheel Matching Card Game
$9.95Seek and find all 9 pairs or try one of the other games listed in the “More Ways to Play” booklet.
With new art from Migwan, this colourful deck of 18 cards provides hours of fun to early learners as well as families.
Migwan Art Cards
$15.95Punctuate a gift or mail a meaningful message with Migwan Art Cards. Interiors are blank to write your own greeting for any occasion.
Artist biography is on the reverse of every card.
Migwan is Don Bonner, son of Douglas and Carol Bonner. He is a member of the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation, part of the Bear Clan of the Algonquin Nation. He uses multiple methods of creating contemporary art that draws inspiration from traditional styles. Don is grateful to the People of Snuneymuxw, on whose traditional lands he currently lives. He is grateful for the honour of working with local Elders and Knowledge Keepers in the pursuit of developing his art. Don finds inspiration from his mentors and the natural surroundings of the west coast.
