About Us
Native Northwest builds everyday connections to Indigenous cultures. 100% of the art featured on Native Northwest products is designed by Indigenous artists.
Our Story
Native Northwest’s story began over 40 years ago with a social worker, a rack of postcards, and the vision of building everyday connection to Indigenous cultures.
During that time, we have helped change the market and put more authenticity of products in the marketplace. We were also instrumental in bringing Indigenous books and learning tools forward for kids.
We also found the Native Northwest Reconciliation Fund to support wellness, learning, and help with the healing. We've partnered with universities and colleges to create scholarships that allow students in higher education to pursue these objections. We've also provided funding for a range of other organizations including transition homes and early childhood development programs.
We invite you to be part of our story and to make it part of yours to expand everyday connections to indigenous art and culture.
Leila Stogan, Musqueam, Coast Salish
Native Northwest operates on the unceded traditional territory of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam First Nation) and Coast Salish Peoples. We recognize Musqueam and Coast Salish right to this land by committing to a respectful relationship with local First Nations, hiring Musqueam staff, and prioritizing local community partnership opportunities.
Native Northwest operates on the unceded traditional territory of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam First Nation) and Coast Salish Peoples. We recognize Musqueam and Coast Salish right to this land by committing to a respectful relationship with local First Nations, hiring Musqueam staff, and prioritizing local community partnership opportunities.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to meaningfully and authentically represent Indigenous art, culture, and communities. This is the backbone of everything we do at Native Northwest. The values behind our brand originate with the founding reason for the company: Native arts and cultures, designed by Indigenous artists, built on a foundation of respect and authenticity.
We tie authentic designs to bold, new concepts where artists can tell the stories of their communities and cultures through their distinct designs. We invite you to be part of our journey and to make it part of your journey to have an everyday connection to indigenous art and culture.
Storm Angeconeb, Lac Seul First Nation, Ojibwe
Meet the Artists
We believe that Indigenous artists should be treated fairly and with respect. Authenticity of art, design, and culture is the foundation to our mission of building everyday connection to Indigenous Cultures.
Storm Angeconeb
Lac Seul First Nation, Ojibwe
Simone Diamond
Coast Salish
Maynard Johnny Jr.
Coast Salish, Kwakwaka'wakw
Francis Horne Sr.
Coast Salish
Leila Stogan
Coast Salish, Musqueam
Corey Bulpitt
Haida
Morgan Asoyuf
Ts’msyen (Tsimshian)
Paul Windsor
Haisla, Heiltsuk
Storm Angeconeb
Lac Seul First Nation, Ojibwe
Simone Diamond
Coast Salish
Maynard Johnny Jr.
Coast Salish, Kwakwaka'wakw
Francis Horne Sr.
Coast Salish
Leila Stogan
Coast Salish, Musqueam
Corey Bulpitt
Haida
Morgan Asoyuf
Ts’msyen (Tsimshian)
Paul Windsor
Haisla, Heiltsuk
Storm Angeconeb
Lac Seul First Nation, Ojibwe
Simone Diamond
Coast Salish
Maynard Johnny Jr.
Coast Salish, Kwakwaka'wakw
Francis Horne Sr.
Coast Salish
Leila Stogan
Coast Salish, Musqueam
Corey Bulpitt
Haida
Morgan Asoyuf
Ts’msyen (Tsimshian)
Paul Windsor
Haisla, Heiltsuk
Artist Spotlights
Meet Maynard Johnny Jr.
Coast Salish, Kwakwaka'wakw
Meet Morgan Asoyuf
Ts’msyen (Tsimshian)
Meet Simone Diamond
Coast Salish
Meet Francis Horne Sr.
Coast Salish
Meet Leila Stogan
Coast Salish, Musqueam
We believe that Indigenous artists should be treated fairly and with respect.
For more than 40 years, authenticity of Indigenous art has been the foundation to our mission of building everyday connections to Indigenous cultures. These are our guiding principles for our collaborations with every artist and on every design.
1. Artists Are
Paid Royalties
Artists are paid up-front for their art and then paid royalties on every sale twice a year.
2. Consent and Collaboration
All artists provide contractual permission for their art to be licensed and featured on Native Northwest products. We collaborate with each artist to ensure their design on Native Northwest products represents the artist's vision and maintains its cultural integrity.
3. 100% Authentic
100% of the art featured on Native Northwest products is designed by Indigenous artists. Artist names and cultural affiliations are on all product packaging to give artists the recognition they deserve, to acknowledge the cultural traditions being honoured, and to mark the art's authenticity.
The values behind our brand originate with the founding reason for the company: Indigenous arts and cultures, designed by Indigenous artists, built on a foundation of respect and authenticity. We tie authentic designs to bold, new concepts where artists can tell the stories of their communities and cultures through their distinct designs.
We act as partners to the artists we collaborate with and stewards of the artwork featured on Native Northwest products. While our founder is non-Indigenous, each of our exchanges, from the sourcing and compensation of Indigenous artists, to our staff and merchants, are part of a 40 year relationship between Indigenous cultures and the communities we pledge to honour and respect.
Our Team
From our warehouse floor to our design room, the Native Northwest team is talented, mission-driven, and fun! Our team is primarily based in Vancouver, BC. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences to support our mission of building everyday connections to Indigenous cultures.
We make every effort to hire Indigenous team members when possible, including Musqueam First Nation community members whose unceded, traditional land we are based on. If you are interested in joining the Native Northwest team, please email support@nativenorthwest.com