12 Indigenous-Made Gifts to Shop in Northern Ontario This Season

Give something meaningful this year with gifts created by Indigenous makers, storytellers, and artists from communities across Ontario.
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Looking for Indigenous-made gifts in Ontario? This guide brings together twelve thoughtful items crafted in communities across the province. Each piece highlights Indigenous artists, makers, and cultural businesses creating beautiful, practical gifts rooted in tradition, craft, and local knowledge. Whether you’re shopping for your cottage-core folks, homebodies, beauty fans, or adventurous friends, these picks make it easy to support Indigenous creators while sharing something truly meaningful.

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ManoominChai // Strawberry Love hoodie // Whetung Moccasins

Indigenous-Made Cozy Gifts for Winter Comfort

Find warm, comforting Indigenous-made gifts perfect for winter days, from soft layers to relaxing at-home essentials crafted in Northern Ontario.

1. ManoominChai Tea Blend

Maker: Tea Horse
Made in: Thunder Bay
Made for: The cozy cottager

This tea blends manoomin wild rice with black tea and warm masala spices. It has a rich, comforting flavour and carries the story of the Ojibwe “good berry.” A great pick for anyone who loves quiet mornings, soft blankets, and a steaming mug by the lake.

2. Strawberry Love Hoodie

Maker: Janelle Wawia
Made in: Red Rock Indian Band, Nipigon
Made for: The heart-forward fashionista

A sweet “Strawberry Love” hoodie brings warmth in more ways than one. The design centres ode’imin (strawberry), an important teaching in Anishinaabe culture that represents love, honesty, and living with a good heart. It’s comfortable organic cotton, beautifully made, and perfect for anyone who loves wearable art rooted in Anishinaabe teachings.

3. Moccasins

Maker: Whetung Ojibwa Centre
Made in: Curve Lake First Nation
Made for: The comfort seeker

These Canadian-made moccasins follow a long family tradition at Whetung. Soft, durable, and full of character, they make a warm and practical gift for people of all ages who appreciate comfort and craft.

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Wick-It Naturals Candles // Cheekbone Holiday Kits

Indigenous Beauty & Self-Care Gifts from Canadian Brands

Thoughtful, feel-good gifts for anyone who loves colour, skincare, and wellness.

4. Soy Candles

Maker: WICK-IT Naturals
Made in: Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
Made for: The homebody

These small-batch soy candles come in scents like sage, sweetgrass, cedar, lavender, gingerbread, and tobacco vanilla. They burn clean, smell amazing, and create instant cozy vibes. Ideal for anyone who loves warm light and relaxing evenings.

5. Cheekbone Beauty Holiday Kits

Maker: Cheekbone Beauty
Made in: St. Catharines
Made for: The beauty lover

Cheekbone’s holiday kits, like the Aurora Shimmer Holiday Kit and Northern Lights Eye Trio, deliver festive colours with vegan, high-performing formulas. Packaged with care and meaning, these limited sets make a bright and easy gift for makeup fans who want something special.

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Boat Dip Pots at Maxwell Pottery // Giizhigat gift bundles // Native Renaissance Art Gallery

Handcrafted Home and Cottage Gifts

Explore handmade pottery, maple products, and artisanal goods inspired by Northern Ontario landscapes and Indigenous food traditions.

6. Handmade Pottery

Maker: Maxwell Pottery
Made in: Mattawa
Made for: The home and cottage host

A cottage-core classic. Maxwell Pottery creates durable, handmade pieces shaped by Northern Ontario landscapes. Visitors can watch pottery take form in the studio and browse shelves of mugs, bowls, and serving pieces. A lovely choice for hosts, cottage regulars, and fans of practical, Canadian-made ceramics.

7. Maple Syrup & Sweetwater Products

Maker: Giizhigat Maple Products
Made in: St. Joseph Island
Made for: The sweet at heart

This 100% Indigenous-owned company makes maple syrup and sweetwater products inspired by cultural teachings about nourishment and care. A flavourful gift for food lovers who enjoy cooking, baking, or drizzling something sweet on breakfast.

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Quill Box from Lillian's // Sister Bear Moon Phase Earrings // High end guitar from Crossroads Music

Indigenous Art, Jewellery, and Collectible Gifts

Shop meaningful Indigenous art, beadwork, quillwork, and jewellery created by makers across Ontario.

8. Native Renaissance Gift Shop Collection

Maker: Native Renaissance
Made in: Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
Made for: The art and story seeker

Impossible to choose just one item! This shop carries sculptures by Thomas B. Maracle, dreamcatchers, moccasins, smudge supplies, toys, clothing, and Salish-style kitchenware. A great place to find meaningful gifts that celebrate Indigenous art and storytelling.

9. Quill Boxes

Maker: Lillian’s Indiancrafts
Made in: M’Chigeeng First Nation
Made for: The collector

These traditional quill boxes are made with care and cultural knowledge. Each piece combines natural materials and detailed work, offering a gift that’s both beautiful and meaningful. A great choice for collectors or anyone who appreciates beautiful, traditional craft.

10. Moon Phase Beaded Earrings

Maker: Sister Bear Designs
Made in: Thunder Bay
Made for: The accessory lover

These moon-phase fringe earrings carry teachings about Grandmother Moon and the rhythms she guides. With .925 silver hooks and beautiful beadwork, they make a standout gift for anyone who loves celestial themes, long dangles, and meaningful design.

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Birch Bark Heart Earrings by Caroline Lackey's Hand Made Crafts // Ceramic Coffee Mug by Sacred Earth Artworks // Make your own Moccasins Kit with the Storyboot Foundation // all available at Madahoki Farms Indigenous Marketplace

Outdoor Adventure Gifts and Indigenous Tourism Experiences

Give the gift of exploration with Indigenous-led outdoor experiences, guided tours, and adventure-ready gifts in Northern Ontario.

11. Guided ATV Tour

Maker: Mukwa Tours
Made in: Massey
Made for: The outdoor adventurer

Mukwa’s guided ATV trips range from short rides to full weekend adventures. Tours include safety tips, tasty breaks, and the option of luxury accommodations. A fun, memorable gift for anyone who likes exploring rugged and remote landscapes.

Gift Cards

Let friends and family choose their own Indigenous-made gifts with flexible marketplace gift cards featuring makers, workshops, and experiences from across Ontario.

12. Indigenous Marketplace Gift Cards

Maker: Madahoki Farms Indigenous Marketplace
Made in: Ottawa
Made for: The flexible giver

These gift cards let recipients explore an Indigenous marketplace filled with handmade goods, foods, artwork, and seasonal items. A simple, thoughtful gift when you want to support Indigenous makers but let loved ones decide what they’d like most.

Bonus: High-End Music Gifts

Looking for something extraordinary? Find premium instruments and gear for serious musicians.

13. Not Indigenous-made, just undeniably cool: 
Ernie Ball Music Man BFR Majesty 6-String, Red Nebula

Maker: Ernie Ball Music Man
Sold by: Crossroads Music, Fort William First Nation
Made for: The guitarist who has everything

A rare, high-end instrument built for serious players. This limited-edition Majesty features a Red Nebula quilt maple top, a neck-through design, ebony fretboard, stainless steel frets, and DiMarzio pickups with piezo options. Only 100 exist worldwide, each with a signed backplate, certificate of authenticity, and premium Mono case.

(You'll also find a full complement of acoustic and electric guitars, amps, cables, pedals and accessories at Crossroads.)

About Northern Ontario

Welcome to Northern Ontario, Canada! Bigger than Texas, wilder than the west, more welcoming than a campfire in October, Northern Ontario is like no place else. Sunset Country is famous for its spectacular fishing lakes, Superior Country has friendly towns and a superior coastline, Algoma Country has bucket list drives and epic outdoor adventure, and the Northeast provides excellent vacation destinations close to Toronto and other large urban centres in Southern Ontario.

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