Celebrate the festive season with gifts from Indigenous artisans
'Tis the season for arts and craft fairs, and Indigenous artisans can be found at many markets around the Lower Mainland in the coming days.
On the North Shore, be sure to stop by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Christmas Craft Fair, December 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Community Centre at 3010 Sleil Waututh Rd, North Vancouver. It's the 22nd annual event with more than 80 Indigenous vendors and artisans showing their wares.
In Vancouver, check out the Cedar & Snow: Indigenous Art Market on Sunday, December 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Museum of Vancouver, located at 1100 Chestnut St. Free admission if visiting the museum.
On December 5 from 2 to 7 p.m., you can support young Indigenous artisans at the UNYA Holiday Craft Fair, at the Urban Native Youth Association at 1618 East Hastings, Vancouver.
The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art will host the Winter Indigenous Artisans Market on Sunday, December 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m, at 639 Hornby Street in Vancouver. Gallery admission includes a visit to the market, with more than 18 Indigenous vendors showcasing artwork, apparel and jewelry.
Open to looking further afield? Check out the Musqueam Holiday Craft Fair, November 30 to December 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Musqueam Community Centre at 6777 Salish Drive in south Vancouver.
The Museum of Surrey will host the *stɑl’əw̓ Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on December 7 at 17710 56a Avenue in Surrey. Admission is free and includes Indigenous programming along with a selection of decorated Christmas trees.
And there will be hand-crafted gifts galore available for sale at the Indigenous Christmas Market on December 14 from noon to 4 p.m. at Totest Aleng, the Indigenous Learning House at 13723 Crescent Road in Surrey. Admission is free.
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