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Support Indigenous Artists

 

Authentically Indigenous

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Who We Are:

A local, grassroots organization created to support local Indigenous creativity, arts & culture, and to promote Community.

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We operate the "Authentically Indigenous Marketplace" (est. 2015), as well as cultural event planning and cultural consultation connecting non-Indigenous businesses and organizations with authentic Indigenous opportunities and experiences.

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We have worked with the following companies connecting them with cultural opportunities: Amazon, Southcenter Mall, Atco, Enmax, and Calgary Catholic School Board. 

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Authentically Indigenous Marketplace

Who are our vendors:

Indigenous Artists, Creators & Makers from the Calgary and Treaty areas 7, 6 & 8

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What you can find at the sale:

Handmade Goods, Crafts, Art, Jewellery, Beadwork, Food & More.

 

Authentically Indigenous aims to create opportunities and support local Indigenous creativity, arts & culture, and promote Community. Located in Calgary, Alberta Authentically Indigenous is curated and produced by sister team Melrene Saloy - EagleSpeaker and Autumn EagleSpeaker.

 

Authentically Indigenous started with a  holiday market in 2015, the first Indigenous marketplace of its kind in Alberta. We've curated the following Markets;

‘Stampede’ July 2016,

‘Holiday’ Nov & Dec 2016,

‘Holiday’ Nov & Dec 2017,

‘Holiday’ Nov & Dec 2018,

'Spring' Apr 2019,

'Holiday' Nov & Dec 2019,

'Summer' Aug 2021,

'Holiday' Dec 2021,

'Honouring Matriarchs (Spring) May 2022

 

Each year the Marketplace has grown and continues to attract new artisans and buyers to come shop.

 

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