Shop First Nations

09/03/2026

📢🧡 Orange Shirt Day began with the story of Phyllis Webstad, whose new orange shirt was taken from her on her first day at Residential School when she was just six years old.

Today, the orange shirt has become a powerful symbol of remembrance, truth, hope, and our shared responsibility to honour Survivors and remember the children who never returned home.

From orange shirts and pins to artwork carrying messages of healing, each symbol helps keep these stories visible.

▶️Learn about Phyllis’s story, the Orange Shirt Society, and the responsibility we all carry through our blog here: https://shopfirstnations.com/blog/where-you-can-buy-a-shirt-for-orange-shirt-day/

Every Child Matters, every day. 🧡

08/20/2026

A big thank you to the Rezolution Summit team for hosting us in Tkaronto last week, and congratulations on putting together such a fantastic conference! 🙌

It was wonderful connecting with so many Indigenous leaders, entrepreneurs, organizations, and allies throughout the event.

🎁 Congratulations as well to the lucky winner of our Shop First Nations Canada Box door prize! We hope you enjoy discovering Indigenous-made and designed products from businesses across the country.

Chi-miigwetch to everyone who stopped by, connected with us, and helped make the week such a memorable one. ❤️

08/07/2026

✨ Look at this! Shop First Nations is featured by Export Navigator as one of their success stories. ❤️

We are still very much on our growth journey, but looking back at how far we have come is pretty special. Export Navigator has played an important role in helping us create a clearer expansion strategy, identify the right markets, and feel more confident about growing Shop First Nations across Canada.

One of the biggest areas of growth has been corporate gifting, along with opportunities like our Canada Box, which features Indigenous makers from all 13 provinces and territories.

There is still lots of work ahead, but we are grateful for the guidance, expertise, and support from Export Navigator and our advisor, Shannan Roberts, as we continue building toward what comes next. ❤️

Check out our full story on Export Navigator!

https://exportnavigator.ca/stories/shop-first-nations/

Brought together through a common connection, Chelssie Baker and Rob Schulz are both passionate entrepreneurs dedicated to sharing opportunities and expertise to advance Indigenous-run businesses.

08/05/2026

Behind everything we do is a network of incredible Indigenous businesses. 🧡

From entrepreneurs and artists to makers and business owners, these are the people who inspire our work every day. We’re proud to partner with Indigenous businesses across Canada and help celebrate their stories, products, and impact.

Thank you for supporting Indigenous entrepreneurship and being part of a stronger, more connected Indigenous economy. ❤️
Spirit Bear Coffee Company Charlene Muskego Tradish's The Ancestor Cafe Chantelle Trainor-Matties Wabanaki Maple White Buffalo Coffee Company

08/01/2026

Celebrate BC is underway! 🎉

The festivities begin Saturday at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody, with more to come on Monday, August 3 at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam.

Shop First Nations will be joining the Coquitlam celebration with a vendor booth at the Indigenous Village Market, and we’d love to see you there!

Come enjoy a full day featuring:
• Indigenous cultural experiences
• BC’s Largest Wild Salmon BBQ
• Live entertainment
• A local marketplace
• Family activities
• The BC Fast & Furriest Dog Races
• Community organizations and more

📅 Monday, August 3
⏰ 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
📍 Town Centre Park, Coquitlam

Stop by our booth, say hello, and discover Indigenous-made and designed gifts from across Canada.

07/27/2026

Congratulations to Brooke Metchewais of Cold Lake First Nations, the newly crowned Miss Indigenous Canada 2026! 👑

Your leadership, dedication to community, and pride in your culture are an inspiration. We wish you an incredible year ahead as you continue to uplift Indigenous voices and represent communities across the country.

Shop First Nations is proud to be a sponsor of the Miss Indigenous Canada program and to support the next generation of Indigenous leaders. Congratulations, Brooke, on this well deserved achievement. We can’t wait to see all that you’ll accomplish this year!
Miss Indigenous Canada

07/25/2026

🫶🏽There’s a lot that happens before an order is complete.

From connecting with Indigenous makers and sourcing incredible products to carefully packing every order, we’re involved in every step of the process. Whether we’re creating corporate gifts, event gifts, or individual orders, our goal is always the same: to create something meaningful that people are excited to receive.

Every order supports Indigenous businesses, artists, and entrepreneurs across Canada, and we’re grateful to be part of that journey. ❤️