First Nations Gifts

Leather embossed Solo Bag with a Raven Design by Corrine Hunt.

Made in Canada.

This top quality white sage is salvia apiana, also known as buffalo sage. Salvia is from the latin word salvareÓ which means to heal. This natural, freshly picked white sage has long been used in smudging ceremonies. It is used to cleanse negativity from people, objects and dwelling places.

When combined with lavender it creates a sense of tranquility. The combination of the sweet white sage, with the soothing and uplifting floral scent of lavender promotes inner calm and attracts love.

Simply light tip, blow out flame, and waft the smoke. Extinguish in sand.

Sage (salvia apiana) is from the latin word “salvare”, which means to heal. This natural, freshly picked white sage has long been used in smudging ceremonies. It is used to cleanse negativity from people, objects and dwelling places. When combined with desert sage it creates a double cleansing. The combination of the sweeter white sage, with the clean, crisp scent of desert sage is also helpful for easing aches and pains.

Simply light tip, blow out flame, and waft the smoke. Extinguish in sand.

Turkey feathers are commonly used for traditional smudging to waft the smoke. Excellent for use with sweetgrass and sage. Using the feather, spread the smoke all around yourself first, then over what it is you are cleansing. Next, walk about the area, person or object you are smudging, fanning the smoke. This clears negativity, cleanses, focuses and purifies that which is being smudged. Quick short movements with the feather breaks up blocked or stagnant energy, long flowing movements smooth out energy, creating a calm, balanced and harmonious energy flow.

Sweet grass is an aromatic herb that is used in peace and healing rituals. Its sweet scented stalks are dried and made into braids and burned as incense.

Place sweet grass in the bottom of an abalone shell or other heat resistant dish, it is also wise to add a little sand for insulation. Ignite the braid, blow out flame and it will release a cloud of white, purifying smoke.

This top quality white sage is salvia apiana, also known as buffalo sage. Salvia is from the latin word salvareÓ which means to heal. This natural, freshly picked white sage has long been used in smudging ceremonies.

Top quality white sage is used for clearing, smudging, and cleansing. Place the sage bundle in the bottom of an abalone shell or other heat resistant dish, it's also wise to add a little sand for insulation. Ignite the leaves, blow out flame and the sage will release a cloud of white, purifying smoke. When you're finished with the sage, cover it with sand and leave it in the container. When you want to use the bundle again, just shake the sand off. The smell of white sage brings a sense of peace and clarity, while clearing negativity from the room.

This top quality white sage is salvia apiana, also known as buffalo sage. Salvia is from the latin word salvareÓ which means to heal. This natural, freshly picked white sage has long been used in smudging ceremonies.

Top quality white sage is used for clearing, smudging, and cleansing. Place the sage bundle in the bottom of an abalone shell or other heat resistant dish, it's also wise to add a little sand for insulation. Ignite the leaves, blow out flame and the sage will release a cloud of white, purifying smoke. When you're finished with the sage, cover it with sand and leave it in the container. When you want to use the bundle again, just shake the sand off. The smell of white sage brings a sense of peace and clarity, while clearing negativity from the room.

This top quality white sage is salvia apiana, also known as buffalo sage. Salvia is from the latin word salvareÓ which means to heal. This natural, freshly picked white sage has long been used in smudging ceremonies.

Top quality white sage is used for clearing, smudging, and cleansing. Place a few dried sage pieces in the bottom of an abalone shell or other heat resistant dish, it's also wise to add a little sand for insulation. Ignite the leaves, blow out flame and the sage will release a cloud of white, purifying smoke. The smell of white sage brings a sense of peace and clarity, while clearing negativity from the room.

Great travel size sage set. Includes a small abalone shell and white sage.

This top quality white sage is salvia apiana, also known as buffalo sage. Salvia is from the latin word salvareÓ which means to heal. This natural, freshly picked white sage has long been used in smudging ceremonies.

Top quality white buffalo sage is used for clearing, smudging, and cleansing. Place a few dried sage pieces in the bottom of an abalone shell or other heat resistant dish, it's also wise to add a little sand for insulation. Ignite the leaves, blow out flame and the sage will release a cloud of white, purifying smoke. The smell of white sage brings a sense of peace and clarity, while clearing negativity from the room.

This natural, freshly picked sage, juniper and sweetgrass has been harvested from the desert, the forest and the meadow to be dried and offered as a unique smudging blend. Sage is used to remove stagnant energy and cleanse negativity from people, objects and dwelling places. Juniper further helps to enhance this cleansing and the sweetgrass invites fresh, positive energy.

Simply light tip, blow out flame, and waft the smoke. Extinguish in sand.

100% Bamboo material with breakaway buckle, great for conferences and keys for everyday use.

100% Bamboo material with breakaway buckle, great for conferences and keys for everyday use.

100% Bamboo material with breakaway buckle, great for conferences and keys for everyday use.

100% Bamboo material with breakaway buckle, great for conferences and keys for everyday use.

100% Bamboo material with breakaway buckle, great for conferences and keys for everyday use.

Hummingbird Pewter Ornament, Made in Canada of fine lead free Pewter. Available in 3" size only.

Thunderbird Pewter Ornament, Made in Canada of fine lead free Pewter. Only available in 3" size.

Sun Mask Pewter Ornament , Made in Canada of fine lead free Pewter. Size: 3"

Salmon Pewter Ornament, Made in Canada of fine lead free Pewter. Available in 3" size only

Always in fashion and soft to wear, our Voile Scarf features a licensed design from by Northwest Indigenous artist James Heart.

Individually presented with a wrap that tells the story of the design and the artist.

Add color and vibrancy to any outfit with our unique scarf collection — the perfect way to accessorize all year round.

Always in fashion and soft to wear, our Voile Scarf features a licensed design from the Canadian Museum of History.

Individually presented with a wrap that tells the story of the design and the artist.

Add color and vibrancy to any outfit with our unique scarf collection — the perfect way to accessorize all year round.

Always in fashion and soft to wear, our Voile Scarf features a licensed design by Northwest Indigenous artist Debora Sparrow.

Individually presented with a wrap that tells the story of the design and the artist.

Add color and vibrancy to any outfit with our unique scarf collection — the perfect way to accessorize all year round.

Always in fashion and soft to wear, our Voile Scarf features a licensed design by Northwest Indigenous artist Debora Sparrow.

Individually presented with a wrap that tells the story of the design and the artist.

Add color and vibrancy to any outfit with our unique scarf collection — the perfect way to accessorize all year round.

Always in fashion and soft to wear, our Voile Scarf features a licensed design by Northwest Indigenous artist Debora Sparrow.

Individually presented with a wrap that tells the story of the design and the artist.

Add color and vibrancy to any outfit with our unique scarf collection — the perfect way to accessorize all year round.

Always in fashion and soft to wear, our Voile Scarf features a licensed design by Northwest Indigenous artist Bill Helin.

Individually presented with a wrap that tells the story of the design and the artist.

Add color and vibrancy to any outfit with our unique scarf collection — the perfect way to accessorize all year round.

Beautiful Poly Woven Shawl with a Raven Transforming design by artist Kelly Robinson.

Kelly Robinson was born in 1981 in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Kelly Robinson's roots and family originate in Bella Coola, BC with descendants from both the Nuxalk and Nuu-chah-nulth nations. He was exposed to First Nations artwork from an early age and has always been interested in learning and refining the art, specifically the unique design forms of the Nuxalk.

Beautiful Poly Woven Shawl with a Raven Transforming design by artist Kelly Robinson.

Kelly Robinson was born in 1981 in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Kelly Robinson's roots and family originate in Bella Coola, BC with descendants from both the Nuxalk and Nuu-chah-nulth nations. He was exposed to First Nations artwork from an early age and has always been interested in learning and refining the art, specifically the unique design forms of the Nuxalk.

Beautiful Poly Woven Shawl with Hummingbird design by artist Andrew Williams.

Andrew Williams is a carver of argillite, silver and gold as well as a graphic designer. He is part of the Raven clan in the Old Masset on Haida Gwaii. His work is a blend of traditional and contemporary art and shows his passion for his Haida Ancestry and the "old stories".

Beautiful Poly Woven Shawl with Hummingbird design by artist Andrew Williams.

Andrew Williams is a carver of argillite, silver and gold as well as a graphic designer. He is part of the Raven clan in the Old Masset on Haida Gwaii. His work is a blend of traditional and contemporary art and shows his passion for his Haida Ancestry and the "old stories".

Made from organic, eco-friendly bamboo fibre, the new Bamboo Fibre Coasters are a tasteful addition to any home.

4" x 4" coasters sold in sets of 4, tied with kraft raffia
Screened designs

Made from organic, eco-friendly bamboo fibre, the new Bamboo Fibre Coasters are a tasteful addition to any home.

4" x 4" coasters sold in sets of 4, tied with kraft raffia
Screened designs

This Insulated Bottle is quality made and beautifully designed to keep drinks hot and cold.

This Insulated Bottle has the following features:

- Stainless steel, double wall insulated to keep beverages cold for up to 24 hours, hot for up to 12 hours
- Eco friendly and perfect for indoor and outdoor use
- Fits into cup holders
- Easy to clean, fill and drink from. Wide mouths can even fit ice cubes.
- Double-walled, 304 food grade stainless steel, vacuum screw top, non-sweat bottle

This Insulated Bottle is beautifully designed and quality made to keep drinks hot and cold. Features include:

- Stainless steel, double wall insulated to keep beverages cold for up to 24 hours, hot for up to 12 hours
- Eco friendly and perfect for indoor and outdoor use
- Fits into cup holders
- Easy to clean, fill and drink from. Wide mouths can even fit ice cubes.
- Double-walled, 304 food grade stainless steel, vacuum screw top, non-sweat bottle

8.8 Oz.

This Insulated Bottle is quality made and beautifully designed to keep drinks hot and cold.

This Insulated Bottle has the following features:

- Stainless steel, double wall insulated to keep beverages cold for up to 24 hours, hot for up to 12 hours
- Eco friendly and perfect for indoor and outdoor use
- Fits into cup holders
- Easy to clean, fill and drink from. Wide mouths can even fit ice cubes.
- Double-walled, 304 food grade stainless steel, vacuum screw top, non-sweat bottle

Tea Towel with Wolf design by Coast Salish artist Jim Charlie. Printed in Canada


"Wolf" Revered as a great hunter the wolf symbolizes strong family unity, wisdom and guardianship. The wolf is the land manifestation of the killer whale and is identified by its flared nostrils, elongated snout, many large teeth and prominent ears.

THUNDERBIRD POWER TEA (tseiqami)

- strong, clearing, bright

On stormy nights, Grandmother reminds us that every thunderclap is the beat of the great Thunderbird's giant wings. The most powerful of all the spirits, Thunderbird lives on the peak of the tallest mountain, and plucks whales from the sea with his massive talons. Snakes with lightning tongues live under his wings, and when he blinks his huge eyes, the grey sky flashes. Enjoy the AQ’SAAK TSEIQAMI Tea for its strong, spirit cleansing properties and a comforting warmth reminding us that once Thunderbird has caught a whale to eat, the storm will pass.



Ingredients: Ginger Root*, Licorice Root*, Lemongrass*, Stevia Leaf*, Plantain Leaf*, Peppermint*, Stinging Nettle*

*dehydrated

MYSTIC ORCA TEA (kwal'kwx)

- berry-rich, fruity, powerful

Grandmother tells us of the Orca, the black and white whale who protects the waters of the Pacific, shares a close kinship with people. It is said that when a canoe capsizes, the people aboard are accepted into Orca's underwater village to become whales. When Orca appears in the water alongside a canoe, he is bringing messages from below the waves. Enjoy AQ’SAAK’s delightful, fresh, and friendly tea named after the Orca to remind us to relax, go with the flow, and enjoy every moment.



Ingredients: Fruit [Blackberries*, Bing Cherries* (Cherries, Sunflower Oil), Blueberries*(Blueberries, Apple Juice Concentrate, Sunflower Oil), Strawberries* (Strawberries, Sugar, Ascorbic Acid), Orange Peel*, Elderberries*], Cocoa Nibs, Juniper Berries*, Stevia Leaf*.

*dehydrated

GRINNING BEAVER TEA (steekwx)

- spicy, satisfying, deep

Hard-working, clever, and good-natured, Beaver shows us how to use the land while still respecting the beauty of nature. When making this tea, Grandmother tells us of a young woman who dammed a small stream to make a pool in which she could swim. As she played in the pool, her apron slapped the water, and as the pool grew into a wide, silvery lake, her apron became a tail. Brown hair covered her body, and she became the first Beaver. STEEKWX tea, with its satisfying taste, always brings a big, toothy smile to our face.



Ingredients: Spices, Golden Oolong Tea, Orange Peel*.

*dehydrated

CLEVER RAVEN CHAI (u'melth)

- deep, complicated, strong flavor

The clever Raven loves to play tricks, but he also created the good things in the world: he put the sun and the moon in the sky, the fish in the sea, and the salmon into the rivers. When all the world was dark, Raven stole the sun from a selfish old spirit, who had trapped it in a cedar box. Raven flew away with the prize in his beak to share with people, and the burning sun turned his feathers black with soot. U’MELTH aromatic chai, with its rich, spicy taste and a hint of cocoa, reminds us of Raven's cunning ways and clever tricks.



Ingredients: Spices, Cocoa Nibs, Vanilla Bean Powder.

SINGING FROG TEA (wak’wak)

- refreshing, minty, aromatic

Frogs bring good luck and happiness, and symbolize renewal. After a day of picking sweet berries with Grandmother, she tells us about a beautiful girl who married a frog. Her father tried to persuade the Frog People to return his daughter, but they would not, so the powerful man dug a channel and drained the lake. The Frog People scattered, and now, they sing to each other in springtime, emerging from the mud when the weather warms. The refreshing minty, fruity blend of AQ’SAAK's WAK’WAK tea reminds us of springtime's return and the unique song of the frog people.



Ingredients: Rose Hips*, Spearmint Leaves*, Lemon Peel*, Licorice Root*, Chamomile*, Raspberry Leaf*, Stevia Leaf*, Rose Petals*,

*dehydrated

SOARING EAGLE TEA (ksigiik)

- refreshing, fruity, crisp

Eagle brings peace and friendship wherever he flies, and he rules the skies with grace, intelligence, and generosity. Always helpful, Eagle flies to the highest treetops to watch for invading canoes, or helps hunters find their path through the forest that are invisible to animals on the ground. Grandmother’s stories remind us that Eagle possesses the ability to see far into the distance, and he protects us, keeps watch over us, and guides us as we move through difficult journeys. She tells us of Eagle's majesty and wisdom over a cup of KSIGIIK tea with its bright, soaring flavours



Ingredients: Elderberries*, Strawberries* (Strawberries, Sugar, Ascorbic Acid, Sunflower Oil), Hibiscus*, Raspberry Leaf*, Spice, Stevia Leaf*.

*dehydrated

Native Home Decorative Pillow Covers elevate home decor with beautiful Indigenous design.

Pillow cover only. Pillow insert must be purchased separately.

Featuring Salish Sunset by Coast Salish artist Simone Diamond

Measures 18” x 18”; insert not included

40% cotton / 60% polyester, jacquard woven pattern

Jute bag with Bill Helin Eagle design. Red/Gold.
Tsimshian native artist Bill Helin enjoys a very rewarding career as a creative gold engraver, painter, woodcarver, and book illustrator. He loves to paint mythological images to educate people on the history of the Tsimshian nation and the many stories passed down through his ancestors. His greatest passion however is to spiritually represent and bond individuals together through the use of native Life Crest symbols. The art of Bill Helin is reproduced in collaboration with the artist and royalties are paid to the artist on each item sold.

Ladies Vest with an all over Eagle print by artist Kelly Robinson. One size fits all.

Ladies Vest with an all over Eagle print by artist Kelly Robinson. One size fits all.

Ladies Vest with an all over Eagle print by artist Kelly Robinson. One size fits all.

These are large calendars printed on sturdy paper. They are coil bound, and there is a hole to hang them. Dimensions are 33 x 26.5 cm closed and 33 x 53 cm open (13 x 10.5″ closed /13 x 21″ open).

What’s “The Marine Detective”?:

It’s me, Jackie Hildering, a biology teacher, cold-water diver, underwater photographer, and Humpback Whale researcher living on NE Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CANADA.

It’s my handle under which I work to raise awareness about life in the cold, dark NE Pacific Ocean and illuminate the fragility, beauty, and mystery there. I hope the name suggests the correct humility. I want to share what I learn so that it may lead to greater knowledge, appreciation, and positive action for the Ocean to which we are all connected and upon which our health depends.

Dress up your dining table with a Northwest Runner. Makes a great souvenir for reminiscing about an adventure in the Pacific Northwest around the dinner table.

The Northwest Runner also makes an excellent ceremonial gift and can be used as a sash of acknowledgment.

Features Whale by Haida artist, Ernest Swanson. Also available in a red raven design.

Can also be used for home décor and as a bed runner.

Measures 13” x 96”; 40% cotton / 60% polyester jacquard weave pattern.

Dress up your dining table with a Northwest Runner. Makes a great souvenir for reminiscing about an adventure in the Pacific Northwest around the dinner table.

The Northwest Runner also makes an excellent ceremonial gift and can be used as a sash of acknowledgment.

Features Salish Sunset by Coast Salish artist, Simone Diamond.
Can also be used for home décor and as a bed runner.

Measures 13” x 96”; 40% cotton / 60% polyester jacquard weave pattern.

Dress up your dining table with a Northwest Runner. Makes a great souvenir for reminiscing about an adventure in the Pacific Northwest around the dinner table.

The Northwest Runner also makes an excellent ceremonial gift and can be used as a sash of acknowledgment.

Features Running Raven by Tsimshian artist, Morgan Asoyuf.
Can also be used for home décor and as a bed runner.

Measures 13” x 96”; 40% cotton / 60% polyester jacquard weave pattern.