
Come visit The Forks for National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21! The day will be filled with Indigenous performers, Inuit games, a Kokum fashion show, and so much more.
Looking to shop local? Here are some great spots to check out:
Manitobah - Rooted in Indigenous culture, Manitobah aims to honour and positively impact Indigenous communities. The store features many Indigenous handmade products, including artfully crafted mukluks, moccasins, and lifestyle footwear.
Check out the Indigenous Market section on their website for more products.
You can enter several giveaways in-store on June 21, including one for a $100 gift card!
Teekca’s Aboriginal Boutique – Each item at Teekca’s reflects the land the First Nations, Cree, Nakota, and Anishinaabe peoples respected and lived off of long before The Forks was conceived. Visit them for art, jewelry, moccasins, mukluks, and more.
Handmade Market at the Oodena Celebration Circle – Visit the outdoor market for a variety of Indigenous-owned local makers.
Tall Grass Prairie Bread Co. – The cozy little bakery, featuring organic grains and local goodness, honours Manitoba’s Indigenous history by using wild rice in their menu items. On National Indigenous Peoples Day, they will feature fresh Bannock and bison tortiere.
McNally Robinson – This family-run independent bookstore is committed to community values and offers an alternative to corporate chains. The Forks location offers a variety of books, including Indigenous and local authors.
*Tenant features may change, plus more may be added. Check in with the tenants directly for more information on their National Indigenous Peoples Day offerings.
Check out our events page for all the programming during the 11-day celebration, Many Nations, One Heartbeat, from June 21 to July 1.