🪶 Immerse yourself in tradition - discover handmade Indigenous treasures today!
🤎 Bring culture, meaning, and warmth to your home this year by giving hand-crafted Indigenous gifts.
🎄Stop in today, or shop online and choose 'Pick Up' at https://shop.indigenouspei.ca!
🪶Crafted In Tradition | Made Locally ✨
Shop Indigenous PEI at 111 Grafton Street, Charlottetown, Epekwitk or online: https://shop.indigenouspei.ca
When you support Indigenous art, you're not just buying a masterpiece; you're becoming a part of a living tradition. Every purchase supports a local Indigenous artisan on Epekwitk and our Island communities.
✨ Indigenous PEI is the perfect place to elevate your gift-giving, find the perfect top-shelf stocking stuffers, and cross the hard-to-shop-for loved one off your list!
🎁 Everything we have to offer at Indigenous PEI is created by a local Indigenous artisan. Our products are hand-made with love, where you're sure to find unique and unforgettable gifts for everyone!
❄ Shop with us in-store at 111 Grafton Street, Charlottetown, Epekwitk, or shop online at shop.indigenouspei.ca!
🎄Love to support local, but also love to shop online?
✨You can do both at Indigenous PEI! Our online shop lets you browse and purchase a wide variety of beautiful hand-crafted gifts. You can also choose "Store Pick Up" and we will get your order ready for you to pick up during our store hours!
🎁 Shop now: shop.indigenouspei.ca
Artisan Highlight – Melissa Peter-Paul
🪶✨Indigenous Artisan Market Artisan Spotlight: Melissa Peter-Paul! ✨🪶
Melissa Peter-Paul is a Mi’kmaw mother from Abegweit Mi’kmaw Nation, PE. She specializes in beadwork, quillwork and custom Mi’kmaq Regalia. Melissa started doing beadwork 16 years ago and in 2015 she took an apprenticeship with Mi’kmaq Quill Art. She now focuses on expressing herself through the art of quilling. Melissa’s art is heavily influenced by the 20th century Mi’kmaq quillwork. The birchbark, sweetgrass and porcupine quills are all harvested by her family.
Melissa will be set up on November 30th (tomorrow!) at the Indigenous Artisans Market – don’t miss the chance to meet her and purchase some of her incredible works!
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🤎✨The immense talent of the Indigenous artisan community is tremendous. Walking through the Indigenous PEI Storefront is a true testament to that!
✨The Indigenous PEI storefront, online shop, and artisans’ market were created to build a space where local Indigenous artisans on Epekwitk can further share their stunning work, while building connections and cultivating understanding.
🪶Supporting Indigenous art is more than just purchasing a unique piece—it’s engaging with and contributing to a living cultural tradition.
Shop at Indigenous PEI Wednesday through Saturday 10AM – 4:30PM, or anytime online at shop.indigenouspei.ca
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🪶✨Indigenous Artisan Market Artisan Spotlight: Escape Hatch Clothing! ✨🪶
Introducing the dynamic duo behind the latest sensation in the world of fashion: a father and son team whose passion for lobstering has inspired an entire brand. Meet Aiden and his father Gary, the creative minds behind Escape Hatch Clothing.
Together, they’ve embarked on an exciting journey to combine their love for lobstering with their passion for fashion. The result? A unique clothing brand that pays homage to their maritime roots with a distinctive lobster motif adorning each piece.
Be sure to stop by Aiden and Gary’s “Escape Hatch Clothing” table on November 30th to check out their unique designs on a variety of apparel!
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🪶✨Indigenous Artisan Market Artisan Spotlight: Patricia Bourque! ✨🪶
Meet Patricia Bourque! Patricia Bourque is a Canadian Mi’kmaw photographer from Charlottetown, PEI. Her work is driven by her love and passion for Mi’kmaw traditional cultural events, live music performances, community events, Island life and the beautiful landscapes and characters around her. She currently sits on the Arts Advisory Board for the City of Charlottetown. Her photographs are part of several private and public collections in PEI, including the collection of the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Her work has been exhibited at The Guild, the Confederation Centre of the Arts, Eptek Art & Culture Centre, and the Owens Art Gallery.
Discover Patricia's striking photography and prints at the Indigenous Artisans Market on November 30th!
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🪶✨Indigenous Artisan Market Artisan Spotlight: Carolyn Sark! ✨🪶
Carolyn Sark is a talented artisan and ribbon skirt maker residing in Rocky Point. She is known for her intricate craftsmanship and dedication to preserving cultural traditions. With years of experience creating beautiful ribbon skirts and regalia, Carolyn is a respected figure in her community, Abegweit First Nation, using her skills to craft attire for friends and family. Her passion for her craft is evident in every piece she creates, and she takes great pride in passing down this tradition to future generations. You can often find Carolyn alongside her family at Mawio'mi's, sharing her knowledge and celebrating her heritage through her art.
Come say "Kwe'!" to the lovely Carolyn at the Indigenous Artisans Market on November 30th and see her beautiful creations close-up!
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🏆It’s Gold Cup Parade Day and Indigenous PEI is OPEN 9-6!
🪶Piskwa - come in, bring your whole crew and visit our storefront at 111 Grafton Street right downtown in Charlottetown!
🌾 Not only can you shop beautiful Indigenous art, decor, apparel and so much more handmade right here on Epekwitk (PEI), you can learn more about the artists, the cultures, and take in a whole new experience to add to your already exciting day!
☀️We look forward to seeing you! Wela’lin - thank you!
🪶 Artist Spotlight: Melissa Peter-Paul 🪶
Melissa Peter-Paul is a dedicated Mi’kmaq Quill artist from Abegweit First Nation. Her journey into quill work began in 2014 when she attended a workshop alongside her cousin Cheryl, who has been a significant mentor in her artistic development. Over the past nine years, Melissa has deepened her connection to her culture, ancestors, and family through her art, describing it as a “true connection all around.”
🎥 Video Courtesy of CBC
#MadeInEpekwitk #IndigenousMaker #EpekwitkArtist #PEI #ShareTheConnection #Mikmaq #QuillArtist
🪶 Artist Spotlight: Melissa Peter-Paul 🪶
Melissa Peter-Paul is a dedicated Mi’kmaq Quill artist from Abegweit First Nation. Her journey into quill work began in 2014 when she attended a workshop alongside her cousin Cheryl, who has been a significant mentor in her artistic development. Over the past nine years, Melissa has deepened her connection to her culture, ancestors, and family through her art, describing it as a "true connection all around."
🎥 Video Courtesy of CBC
#MadeInEpekwitk #IndigenousMaker #EpekwitkArtist
