Celebrating Culture. Honouring Indigenous Traditions. Inspiring Social Change.
Artisanelle curates one-of-a-kind creations produced by Indigenous artisans.
When you shop Artisanelle, not only do you give yourself or someone else a special gift, but you also give the gift of opportunity. Each purchase is powerful – helping Indigenous artisans grow their businesses and support their families and communities with dignity.
Share the gift of Indigenous culture today.
Transformative power in every purchase you make.
Artisanelle provides Fair Trade economic opportunities for Indigenous Peoples from Canada and the Americas. Each purchase empowers Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, transgender, and gender-diverse designers and makers to do what they love.
When you shop Artisanelle, you promote resiliency, economic growth, and cultural revitalization for Indigenous Peoples.
Be a part of NWAC’s economic empowerment movement:
If you can’t find the answers you’re looking for in the FAQs, please reach out to us at nwacstore@nwac.ca.
Shop Artisanelle online any time!
Or visit us in store at 120 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau, Quebec.
In store hours of operation:
Monday to Friday || 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Yes. When you shop Artisanelle online, we ship all over the world. Free shipping for purchases over $150.
Artisanelle ensures Indigenous artisan entrepreneurs receive fair market value for their creations. Products are priced to ensure artisans are paid fairly while also offering competitive prices for purchasers – you.
All proceeds the Native Women’s Association of Canada makes from Artisanelle sales are invested back into programs that support Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, transgender, and gender-diverse people as well as their families and communities.
If you can’t find the answers you’re looking for in the FAQs, please reach out to us at nwacstore@nwac.ca.
There is no deadline. Artisanelle purchases artisan products on an ongoing basis. When you sell to Artisanelle, you’ll be added to a database of artisan entrepreneurs who we will reach out to for future purchases.
We accept a wide range of items made from varying materials such as cloth, leather, beads, sealskin, furs, quills, silver, copper, or other metals.
Use whatever materials work best for your piece—whether they’re Traditional materials used for generations or modern textiles that capture your imagination. The choice is up to you.
We welcome submissions from across Canada and internationally. Artisans must be Indigenous.
Artisanelle ensures Indigenous artisan entrepreneurs receive fair market value for their creations. Products are priced to ensure artisans – you – are paid fairly while also offering competitive prices for purchasers, so we can get more of your products to a global market.
All proceeds the Native Women’s Association of Canada makes from Artisanelle sales are invested back into programs that support Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, transgender, and gender-diverse people as well as their families and communities.
It’s easy! Just send photos of your pieces and the price of your items to: nwacstore@nwac.ca. You will be contacted within a few weeks with a response to your submission. We look forward to seeing your creations!
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