Wachiya

09/09/2026

Orange Shirt Day is September 30.

This year Wachiya is carrying the official 2026 Every Child Matters shirt, and every single one has our goose on the left sleeve.

$30. Adult S through 4XL, youth XS through XL. $10 from every shirt supports the Orange Shirt Society, which funds residential school education and programs for Survivors across Canada.

In store at 79 Rue Saint-Paul E in Old Montreal, open 11 to 7 every day, or online: https://wachiya.com/products/orange-shirt-day-tee-2026

Learn about the day at orangeshirtday.org.

09/04/2026

ᐧᐋᒋᔮᐦ Wachiya!

A quick heads-up for anyone planning a visit to the store.

We'll be closed on:
📅 Monday, September 7 (Labour Day)
📅 Wednesday, September 9

Please plan your visit accordingly — we look forward to welcoming you back in store.

Meegwetch • Merci • Thank you 💚

📍 79 Rue Saint-Paul E, Old Montréal

09/04/2026

Wachiya on the Move Draw Waskaganish

09/04/2026

Meet Emily from Chisasibi. She sat down with us at the Cree Summer Games to share a little about what she makes.

Every piece at Wachiya carries a story. When you shop with us, you’re directly supporting Cree artisans from communities across Eeyou Istchee.

Meegwetch, Emily, for sharing yours with us. 💚

📍 79 Rue Saint-Paul E, Old Montréal

09/03/2026

Last chance before we head south! 🪿

The Wachiya booth at the Gathering Place in Waskaganish is open to everyone tomorrow, Thursday, September 3rd, from 1 PM to 6 PM.

Come browse moccasins, beadwork, birch bark, and handmade goods created by Cree artisans from across Eeyou Istchee. Every purchase supports our 230 Cree sellers.

📍 Gathering Place, Waskaganish
🕐 Thursday, September 3rd · 1 PM – 6 PM
🎟️ Open to the public

From your land, to your home. ;-)

09/01/2026

ᐧᐋᒋᔮᐦ

For the past four months, we’ve been asking everyone who walks through our doors one simple question:

Where are you from?

So many of you stopped, looked into the camera, said “Wachiya,” and told us where you call home.

We’ve been keeping track. Now, we can finally show you.

This is Wachiya From series, a map of every hello. You’ll see each month come to life, then all the months together. Every point leads back to one little shop on Rue Saint-Paul, and to Eeyou Istchee, where so much of the work we share comes from.

Some of you came from just a few blocks away. Others came from the other side of the world.

Different places. Different languages. One word.

Wachiya.

Thank you for saying it. Thank you for visiting us. Most of all, thank you for supporting Cree artists and artisans.

We’ll keep asking.

Come in, say Wachiya, tell us where you’re from, and we’ll add you to the map.

From our land, to your home.

📍 79 Rue Saint-Paul E, Old Montréal

08/31/2026

From Chisasibi, Eeyou Istchee, artist Gilles Pelchat transforms antler into beautifully hand-carved earrings, with each pair taking on its own shape and character.

Available in-store & online at wachiya.com

ᒦᐧᑫᐦᒡ Meegwetch, Gilles, for sharing your work with us.

08/30/2026

Wachiya will be there! 🪿

Find us at the marketplace in Waskaganish on September 2 and 3 with moccasins, beadwork and more from artisans across Eeyou Istchee.

Stop by the Wachiya booth. One lucky shopper will have their purchase refunded. 👀

See you in Waskaganish! ❤️

📣 Our 20th Annual Members Assembly is almost here!❤️

If you haven't already, now is the perfect time to make plans to join us in 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏–𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Celebrate Cree creativity with fellow members through engaging workshops, artist demonstrations, cultural activities, our marketplace, entertainment, and the launch of CNACA's Strategic Plan 2026-2031.

We look forward to celebrating this special milestone together!

Photo by 📸: Tim Whiskeychan

08/30/2026

Wachiya is on the move, north to Waskaganish. 🪿

We’re bringing the store to CNACA’s 20th Annual Members Assembly, September 2–3 at the Waskaganish Gathering Place.

Discover moccasins, beadwork and more, made by artisans from across Eeyou Istchee.

Come visit the Wachiya booth. One lucky winner will have their purchase refunded.

From our land, to your home.

08/28/2026

Meet Elder Molly Rupert of Chisasibi, sharing in her own words some of the beautiful pieces she makes.

From the materials she works with to the techniques she uses, Molly gives us a glimpse into her creativity, craftsmanship, and the work she continues to create.

We’re honoured to share her work and her story with you at Wachiya.