Indigenous-made and handcrafted gifts are a meaningful way to show thoughtfulness while supporting community and kin. If you’re looking for affordable holiday gifts, this guide offers a curated selection of creative and heartfelt options, all priced $50 or under, that anyone will appreciate. Make your gift-giving extra special this season with these unique creations that carry both care and culture.
As a bonus, we’ve included staff favorites—personal creations they’ve made and memorable gifts they’ve received. We hope these suggestions inspire you with new ideas and add a personal touch to your own gift-giving.
And if you’re seeking even more inspiration, be sure to check out last year’s gift guide for additional ideas!
Tipi Lodge Fan Acrylic Earrings
$29.95
Made in House by the 49Dzine Production Team.
Floral Clay Earrings
$40.00
This light-weight earring is perfect for everyday wear. Each pair of clay earrings are unique and individually hand made.
Light Pink NWT Sticker
$6.00
2.08″ x 2.95″
OG Bannock Mix
$11.99
Enjoy the timeless taste of tradition with our 400g Bangin’ Bannock dry mix.
Handmade Ceramics
$10 – $90
Born and raised Samson Cree Artist living in Edmonton. Found ceramics in 2022 post-pandemic, focusing on Indigenous mental health and art as a means of healing.
Make This Kit Strawberry Pin
$25.00
Everything you need to start and finish this strawberry pin project 🍓
Color Grown Organic Cotton Crew Socks
$35.00
3-Pack of socks
DIY Bead Kit
$50.00
Pre-made bead kits. These make 1 pair of earrings.
Gift Card
$50.00
Give the gift of a good book. Your GoodMinds.com Gift Card will never expire nor carry any additional fees.
I Am My Ancestors Wildest Dream Mug
$20.00
For the times that you need to remember who you are doing it for.
XL Scrunchie: Burgundy Satin
$16.00
Main colour is burgundy satin material
Calm & Restore Tea
$14.00
Crafted from locally grown ingredients from our gardens, you’re getting a high-quality herbal tea that is both fresh and effective.
Medium Gift Set
$25.00
Includes 1 small bath bomb, 1 roller ball, 1 small soap, 1 lip balm, 1 bath soak, 1 2oz candle
Palestine Benefit Stickers
$4.00
Total benefits will be sent to Baitulmaal for Emergency aid kits for Gaza.
Shishalh Activity Book
$12.00
This is an activity book containing information on the relationship between the shishalh and the land mammals we share Sechelt with.
Merry Nishmas T-Shirt
$34.99
Get in the ‘Nish’mas Spirit!
Dog Christmas Advent Calendar
$32.00
Features an irresistible selection of all-natural, pure meat treats featuring rabbit, elk, venison, beaver, and bison, each offered in a variety of textures that your pets will love.
Shining Bear Designs Gift Card
$25.00
Give the gift of creativity and style with a Shining Bear Designs Gift Card.
Daydreamer Coffee
$21.00
Each cup of Solstice Coffee is brought to you through a fully Indigenous coffee supply chain.
Deadly Aunty Gift Set
$40.00
These wonderful gift sets are pre-boxed and ready to go, this Deadly Aunty gift set includes the best selling Deadly Aunty Bar Soap, Deadly Aunty Body Butter and Deadly Aunty Lip Pointing Grease!
Manoominchai
$12.00
A blend of black tea, masala spices and roasted manoomin.
Mi’kmaq Double Curve Enamel Pin
$20.00
Mi’kmaq double curve design enamel pin. Gold metal. Gold butterfly clutches. Black sparkle. 11mmx30mm.
Heritage Collection
$32.95
This curated trio features three distinct maple syrups, each meticulously crafted to pay homage to the roots that have nourished us for generations: Chipotle Infused, Elderberry Infused, and Traditional Maple.
Drink Coozie
$20.00
Keep your hands warm and your drinks cold with this all fur drink coozie, fleece lined and leather bottoms!
Yukon Soap Sample Pack
$15.00
This pack contains six one ounce soaps packaged in a reusable muslin bag.
Bonus: Featured Staff Biz
Notepads & Pens
$15.00
Designed to inspire creativity while minimizing the impact on our planet.
Our Team’s Favorite Homemade Gift Ideas
Collage Kits
- National Geographic Pages or Cut Outs
- Field Guide Pages
- Washi Tape
- Tickets or receipts
- Various bits of thread or ribbon
- A strip of glue dots in a pouch
- Dried / Pressed Flora
- Photographs / Film Negatives
- Gold Leaf / Metallic Foil Sheets
Homemade Tea
Create your own herbal teas using leaves from berry bushes and fruit trees. Simply pick the leaves, let them wilt for about an hour, then crumble them up and store them in a clean container to ferment for 2-4 days. The longer they ferment, the sweeter and more fruity the tea will taste; the shorter the fermentation, the more green and grassy the flavor. Once fermented, set your oven to its lowest temperature, spread the leaves on a baking tray, and dry them out for 1-3 hours, or until they’re fully dried.
Baking Kits
Pre-measure all the ingredients for a loaf, cookies, or brownies, package it all up, and give it to them. That way, they can enjoy baking without the stress of measuring or finding time, even if they’re not experienced bakers.
Pressed Flowers
Press your loved one’s favorite flowers and arrange them into a bouquet on white cardstock to create a permanent framed bouquet.
Handwritten Note
Happy holidays + winter solstice,
Love from the IYR team
