Our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
We’re your guide to quality Native-made gifts for everyone on your list!
#BuyNative this holiday season with our recommendations for gifts for all ages. We’ve scoured our community, Instagram, and Facebook for ideas, and here’s our top picks for fun and unique gifts made by Indigenous hands.
Navajo Resilience mini-figures
These Navajo Resilience Lego characters — Baya and Cheii — are perfect for the young at heart! Sold by Shash Diné, these Lego people come complete with Navajo clans, turquoise, and a cowboy hat. Contact Shash Diné to order.
Naasgó Trucker Hat
Earlier this year, Native-owned Ginew announced its collaboration with Navajo artist, Corey Begay, and the resulting Naasgó collection. We picked up this trucker hat that we absolutely adore. Hurry! These are going fast!
Masani Ear Warmer
Yazski Handmade started as a hobby and evolved into a business for Rochelle Yazzie Stajkowski. Her product line includes some novel creations, including her Navajo sash wired ribbon. We picked out this lycra Masani scarf ear warmer & headband, and we couldn’t be happier with the stretchiness and comfort. Perfect for wrapping up our hair and indulging in some self-care.
Coffee Pot Farms Veggie Membership
Gift yourself or your loved ones the gift of health and wellbeing this holiday season with farm fresh produce harvested on the Navajo Nation! Coffee Pot Farms is offering CSA Veggie Memberships for 2022, delivered biweekly starting in May 2022. What’s better than a regular box of fresh produce?
Herizon, by Daniel Vandever
“Herizon” is an inspiring story of a young Navajo girl that embraces inclusivity, creativity, and bravery. Written by Navajo author, Daniel Vandever, and illustrated by Navajo artist, Corey Begay, Herizon is a perfect way to get your little ones tapped into Indigenous knowledge and strength.
We Are Water Protectors, by Carole Lindstrom
Inspired by the Indigenous-led movements across North America, Carole Lindstrom’s (Anishinabe/Métis) book “We Are Water Protectors” celebrates the protection of our planet and our waterways. This inspirational book will resonate with the next generation!
Learn Navajo basics
Beth Allison started The Allison Exchange as a motherhood blog, but it quickly evolved into a Navajo cultural lifestyle and Indigenous education blog. Some of the many creative tools include videos, Navajo number flashcards, Navajo clan cards, and other educational tools for learning Navajo!
Manitobah-made moccasins
In need of comfortable footwear? Look no further than Native-owned Manitobah Mukluks, offering winter boots, cozy mittens, soft slippers, and Native made accessories including earrings and medicine bags.
Silicone Apple Watch band
Arizona-based Navajo designer Jeremy Arviso has three brands he manages, creating fun prints, stickers, clothing, and our favorite: an engraved Apple watch band. Made from Silicone, his geo-tribal bands fit most Apple Watch series and bring a fun Native flair to your everyday wear.
