Wholesale Supplier Program — Indigenous Designed Giftware
Partner with Native Northwest as a trusted wholesale supplier of authentic Indigenous designed gifts, apparel, stationery, educational resources, and gift shop product lines in Canada and the US.
Native Northwest’s story began 40 years ago with a social worker, a rack of postcards, and the vision of building everyday connection to Indigenous cultures.
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.
Leila Stogan, Musqueam, Coast Salish
Who We Sell To
Native Northwest supplies wholesale Indigenous designed gifts to retailers, cultural institutions, and visitor destinations across North America.
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Museum Gift Shops and Art Galleries
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Cultural Institutions and Heritage Stores
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Cruise Ship Destinations
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Independent Retailers, Gift Shops and Boutiques
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Visitor Centres and Tourist Attractions
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Bookstores
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Home and Garden and Hardware Stores
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Grocery Stores and Pharmacies
Wholesale Account Benefits
Becoming a Native Northwest wholesale partner gives retailers access to authentic Indigenous designed gifts, reliable inventory support, and marketing resources to help grow their stores.
- Authentic designs from 80+ Indigenous artists
- Early access to hundreds of innovative new products annually
- Easy online ordering and inventory support
- Fast shipping from Canada/US
- Asset library of hundreds of product images and artist bios
- Marketing support (social reach 60k+)
Apply today for a wholesale account
The application below is for customers that qualify for a Wholesale Account. If you are looking to make a standard purchase, please click here to open an Online Shopper account instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of businesses can open a Native Northwest wholesale account?
Native Northwest supplies wholesale Indigenous designed products to a wide range of retail partners including Museum Gift Shops, Art Galleries, Cultural Institutions, Heritage Stores, Cruise Ships, Independent Retailers, Gift Shops/Boutiques, Visitor Centres and Tourist Attractions, Bookstores, Pharmacies, Home & Garden, Hardware and Grocery Stores. Approved wholesale partners can apply through our online wholesale application.
What types of wholesale products does Native Northwest sell?
Native Northwest supplies a wide range of Indigenous designed products. Offering thousands of every day products from Home & Kitchen, Drinkware, Gifts and Stationery, to Fashion, Apparel, Books and Indigenous Educational Resources.
How do you decide which retailers to work with?
We receive a consistent volume of Wholesale applications and we try to prioritize those located in areas where we don't already have Wholesale accounts present, so as to not over saturate any specific region.
In our over 40 years in operation, we have worked with many great retailers across Canada and the US. The values behind our brand are strongly rooted in creating meaningful connections with Indigenous peoples and communities. As a result, we prioritize Wholesale account approval for Indigenous owned businesses and groups.
Is the art authentic?
For more than 40 years, authenticity of Indigenous art has been the foundation to our mission of building everyday connections to Indigenous cultures. 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.
Do Indigenous artists receive royalties from Native Northwest products?
We believe that Indigenous artists should be treated fairly and with respect. Artists are paid up-front for their art and then paid royalties on every sale twice a year, in perpetuity.
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.
Do you ship wholesale orders internationally?
Yes, we ship anywhere you want us to. Our website currently supports shipping to Canada and the United States. Please contact our order desk at sales@nativenorthwest.com to inquire about international orders. For International Wholesale orders, we have a $1000 CAD order minimum and $200 CAD shipping minimum.
How often does Native Northwest release new products?
Native Northwest introduces hundreds of new products every year featuring new artwork and trending products. The annual release of our new catalogue acts as the main new product hub for Wholesale accounts, but we also introduce batches of new products throughout the year, typically in the Spring and Fall.
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.