The SPACE

To create an accessible commerce platform for Indigenous peoples and a place for all to access authentic Indigenous works.

Moccasins, regalia, beaded and woven jewelry, leatherwork, medicines, drums, rattles, and more; contemporary and traditional works, from ready-to-wear art to heirloom pieces are available in our shop.

We also curate wholesale items from Indigenous businesses across Turtle Island, as well as maker’s supplies such as; porcupine quills, jingles, ribbons, beads, medicines and more

Studio

Studio space is available to AC members to use on a drop in and sign up basis. We will also have drop in times for the public to come work with Artist Aunties, elders and others featuring different activities such as beading drop in, painting, sewing and more. Look on the events page for more details

Rental Space

We provide rental space for community/allied businesses and organizations. We aim to host educational presentations, art and culture exhibitions, and all your meeting needs. Our gallery can be converted into a meeting space with cultural protocols provided and Indigenous focussed extras such as smudging for your guests, elder attendance, and more.

Gallery

Aunty Collective Creative Practice Gallery Presents:

RE:BIRTH
Solo show by Two-Spirit, Coast Salish Artist Margaret August

Show runs from March 29-April 17

Our gallery is curated over the year with selected exhibits featuring local community, youth, 2S/Indigequeer/Women artists, and artists from across Turtle Island.

Contact us about our gallery, studio or rental space

  • “I recently participated in a workshop that was hosted by the Aunty Collective. This workshop offered attendees an opportunity to reflect deeply on the traditional teachings of the Medicine Wheel as seen and taught through the lens of the Cree and Métis. The workshop was transformative for all those who attended. I can’t imagine this experience would have been the same if it was offered in a non-Indigenous setting. I think it’s very important to consider spaces like the Aunty Collective for Indigenous workshops and learning because the meaning is much more impactful and authentic.”

  • “The Aunties are powerful knowledge holders. They shared their teachings with us with such humility and compassion. I felt embraced and also lifted up through the workshop. I was deeply moved and will never forget how transformative the time I spent with the Aunties was.”

  • “The medicine walk and workshop I attended with Aunties was so useful. I had no idea all the "weeds" I see every day are powerful medicines. Can't wait to share what I learned with my students!”

  • “The drum workshop I took with Aunties profoundly shifted my relationship with Indigenous ways of knowing and being. I was truly moved and inspired. Working with the hide, sinew, and cedar was such a privilege. Waking up the drum was like nothing I've experienced before I am grateful beyond words for all the teachings shared with us.”

  • “I have very sensitive problematic skin and eczema and it was in full flare when I arrived at the retreat and had forgotten any kind of cream. I used your salve the first day on my face and I have not stopped. It has been come my skin crème and eczema treatment daily and I am already out! If you make bigger jars, I would be happy to just buy bigger ones. If you need a testimonial for your products please let me know, I can rave about the salve all day long 😊. Thank you for making these and sharing your knowledge of medicines.”

  • “Your knowledge and years of practical experience teaching in the educational system is the perfect combination for you to teach this course in a way that is super meaningful and important for students. When I read their testimonials I could not stop thinking that you have directly impacted a lot of children and youth throughout the province since the teachers who learned with you go back to teach their children, so what you do has a really large positive effect range.”

  • “In this place and the warmth of those who offered the space for an event I attended, I finally felt personally and profoundly connected to the land in the new city I just landed last year”