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Our Story

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Co-founder sisters: Melrene Saloy and Autumn EagleSpeaker

Authentically Indigenous Inc. supports local Indigenous creativity, arts, and culture by creating and curating markets, cultural events, opportunities, and services; craft workshops, land-based learning, and cultural knowledge workshops facilitated by local Elders and knowledge keepers.
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Authentically Indigenous Inc. offers cultural event planning and cultural consultation connecting non-Indigenous businesses, organizations, and school groups with authentic Indigenous opportunities and experiences.
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Authentically Indigenous Marketplace
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We curate a unique and memorable craft marketplace featuring Indigenous Artists, Creators and makers from the Calgary and Treaty areas 7, 6 & 8, and beyond!
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What you can find at the sale:
Handmade Goods, Crafts, Art, Jewellery, Beadwork, Beauty, Wellness products, Food & More.
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History & Previous Craft Markets:
 
Authentically Indigenous started with a  holiday market in 2015, the first Indigenous marketplace of its kind in Alberta. We've curated the following Authentically Indigenous 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
  • 'Holiday' Dec 2022
  • 'Honouring our Matriarchs (Spring) May 2023
  • Indigenous Art Market Sept 2023
  • Indigenous Night Market Sept 2023
  • 'Holiday' Nov 2023
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Connecting Others to Cultural Experiences and Opportunities:
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Authentically Indigenous provides 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 Blackfoot Confederacy, Amazon, Southcenter Mall, Atco, Enmax, Calgary Catholic School Board, Calgary International Airport, The Town of Canmore, and TAQA Oil.

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THANK YOU!!!

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Thank you for supporting Authentically Indigenous Craft Market and for supporting local Indigenous crafters, makers, artists, and entrepreneurs this holiday season!

 

*When you buy local, a real person does a little happy dance*

Thank you for shopping for Indigenous

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 Autumn & Mel

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