{"id":8239,"date":"2025-05-16T10:22:07","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T17:22:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/?p=8239"},"modified":"2025-05-16T12:05:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T19:05:11","slug":"new-west-craft-and-shop-first-nations-to-host-4th-annual-indigenous-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/blog\/new-west-craft-and-shop-first-nations-to-host-4th-annual-indigenous-market\/","title":{"rendered":"New West Craft and Shop First Nations to host 4th Annual Indigenous Market"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8239\" class=\"elementor elementor-8239\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-391c5ca6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"391c5ca6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-148f89d7\" data-id=\"148f89d7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-752bc235 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"752bc235\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>New Westminster, BC \u2013<\/strong> <strong>Shop First Nations, Arts New West, and Native Art Renaissance are proud to co-host the 4th Annual New West Craft Indigenous Market on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 11AM to 5 PM, at 810 Quayside Drive along the boardwalk and inside River Market.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>This free, family-friendly event will showcase over 70 Indigenous artists, makers, and entrepreneurs, representing First Nations, M\u00e9tis, and Inuit communities across British Columbia and beyond. Guests can look forward to an inspiring day of culture, creativity, and connection, featuring everything from handmade jewelry, art, and home d\u00e9cor to fashion, food, and live performances.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<figure class=\"video strchf-type-video regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\">\n<div class=\"embed-container\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 100%; position: relative; padding-top: 56.5%;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"New West Craft Indigenous Market - Presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LCWrysH90u8?feature=oembed\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figcaption>Shaw Multicultural video story on the inaugural Indigenous Market event.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-economic-reconciliation-in-action\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Economic Reconciliation in Action<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to once again partner with Arts New West to create opportunities for Indigenous businesses,\u201d says <strong>Rob Schulz<\/strong>, President of Shop First Nations. \u201cThis event demonstrates how Canadians and community organizations can contribute to economic reconciliation and help grow the Indigenous economy \u2014 in support of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission\u2019s Call to Action #92.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a returning supporter or new to the market, join us for an unforgettable day along the beautiful Fraser River. Meet the makers, enjoy Indigenous performances and cuisine, and help celebrate the innovation, talent, and resilience of Indigenous entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-8253\" src=\"https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FN-Goods-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FN-Goods-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FN-Goods-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FN-Goods-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FN-Goods-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FN-Goods-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<p>New West Craft Indigenous Market in front of River Market, New Westminster, BC \u2013 vendor tents, artists, and attendees celebrating Indigenous culture and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-significance-of-the-number-four\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Significance of the Number Four<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s market marks our <strong>fourth annual celebration<\/strong>, and we honour the cultural meaning of the number <strong>four<\/strong> in many Indigenous traditions \u2014 representing the <strong>four directions<\/strong>, <strong>four seasons<\/strong>, <strong>four sacred medicines<\/strong>, and <strong>four stages of life<\/strong>. In this spirit, we recognize the importance of balance, renewal, and community, and we thank everyone who has supported this event through its four-year journey.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-8254\" src=\"https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FN-Music-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FN-Music-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FN-Music-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FN-Music-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FN-Music-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FN-Music-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<p>Cultural performance at the New West Craft Indigenous Market in New Westminster, BC<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-cultural-host-elder-xem-tu-mus\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cultural Host: Elder Xem-Tu-Mus<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\n\n<\/h2>\n<p>We are honoured to welcome <strong>Elder Xem-Tu-Mus (Stephen Armstrong)<\/strong> as our <strong>Elder and Cultural Host<\/strong>. Stephen will open the event with <strong>traditional words of welcome<\/strong> and offer <strong>territorial and cultural context<\/strong> throughout the day. As a respected Elder and cultural guide, Stephen brings meaningful insight and ensures our gathering upholds Indigenous values of protocol, storytelling, and community.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"h-event-details\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Details:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc5 Saturday, June 7, 2025<br \/>\ud83d\udd5a 11am\u20135pm<br \/>\ud83d\udccd River Market &amp; Westminster Quay Boardwalk (810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster)<br \/>\ud83d\udcb8 Free to attend<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-event-highlights\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Event Highlights:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Live DJ sets<\/strong> spinning throughout the afternoon<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item --><\/li>\n<li><strong>Drumming and dancing performances<\/strong> (12pm\u20131pm)<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item --><\/li>\n<li><strong>Storytelling inside the Spirit of the Children Society Tipi<\/strong> (11am\u20134pm)<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item --><\/li>\n<li><strong>Indigenous food<\/strong> from <strong>Tradish food truck<\/strong> and <strong>Westcoast Bannock<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Debut Indigenous Fashion Show<\/strong> at 1pm on the boardwalk, spotlighting over <strong>30 Indigenous designers and makers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":8251,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-8251\" src=\"https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Second-Primary-Photo-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Second-Primary-Photo-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Second-Primary-Photo-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Second-Primary-Photo-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Second-Primary-Photo-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Second-Primary-Photo-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<p>Handcrafted Indigenous jewelry by Andee Jasper, artisan creations from Dark Laydee Designs<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":8252,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-8252\" src=\"https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regalia--1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regalia--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regalia--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regalia--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regalia--1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regalia--2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<p>Stars of the North Drum Group performing at the New West Craft Indigenous Market.<\/p>\n<h2>Stay connected with updates and highlights from the Indigenous Market on Instagram<\/h2>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"embed strchf-type-embed regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\">\n<div class=\"embed-container\">\n<\/p><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJARw3JTv6a\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJARw3JTv6a\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by artsnewwest (@artsnewwest)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-indigenous-led-vendor-selection-committee\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indigenous-Led Vendor Selection Committee<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s vendor lineup has been carefully curated by our <strong>all-Indigenous Vendor Selection Committee<\/strong>, a group of community members, artists, and entrepreneurs who volunteer their time to ensure a fair, authentic, and diverse marketplace experience.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The 2025 Selection Committee includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Francesca <\/strong>\u2013 Ojibwe entrepreneur and founder of Sweetgrass Soap<\/li>\n<li><strong>James Groening<\/strong> (Blue Sky) \u2013 Indigenous Curator, Woodland artist, and founder of Native Art Renaissance Foundation<\/li>\n<li><!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item --><!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item --><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list --><strong>Diane Sugars<\/strong> \u2013 Founder of Whale Song Consultants, supporting Indigenous non-profits through advisory and leadership<\/li>\n<li><!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item --><strong>Rob Schulz<\/strong> \u2013 M\u00e9tis entrepreneur and founder of Shop First Nations, supporting Indigenous business through e-commerce and digital storytelling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-sponsorship-opportunities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sponsorship Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Want to support Indigenous culture, entrepreneurship, and community connection? We invite <strong>corporate and community sponsors<\/strong> to collaborate with us. Download the sponsorship package here:<br \/>\ud83d\udc49<a href=\"https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-Indigenous-Market-Sponsor-Package-.pdf\"> <strong>Download 2025 Sponsor Package<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>For updates and vendor spotlights, follow <strong>@shopfirstnations<\/strong>, <strong>@newwestcraft<\/strong>, and <strong>@nativeartrenaissance<\/strong> or RSVP to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/1Fytc5dd7D\/\">Facebook event<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":8268,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-8268\" src=\"https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FN-Woman-Shopping-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FN-Woman-Shopping-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FN-Woman-Shopping-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FN-Woman-Shopping-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FN-Woman-Shopping-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/firstnations.biz\/202606\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FN-Woman-Shopping-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-media-contacts-for-new-west-craft-indigenous-market\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Media Contacts for New West Craft Indigenous Market<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Laura Grady<br \/>Executive Director, Arts New West<br \/>programs@artsnewwest.ca<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Rob Schulz<br \/>President, Shop First Nations<br \/>info@shopfirstnations.com<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-about-shop-first-nations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Shop First Nations<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Shop First Nations is an Indigenous-owned digital platform seeking to enable Reconciliation through impactful consumer purchasing, e-commerce and digital marketing, and education initiatives. Our mission is to support First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis businesses by encouraging consumers to invest in Indigenous goods and services, and supporting such businesses in the digital economy while honoring the Truth and Reconciliation 94 Calls to action.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>You can follow Shop First Nations on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shopfirstnations\/\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/shop-first-nations\/\">LinkedIn<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ShopFirstNations\/\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-about-arts-new-west\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Arts New West<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1967, Arts New West is a community arts organization built by artists and arts groups who share an interest in visual, performing, and literary arts. 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