With the holiday season fast approaching, many Christmas markets are starting to appear across the province. Visiting these markets provides a perfect opportunity to offer authentic gifts to your loved ones.
What’s even more extraordinary is that more than a dozen Christmas markets will be featuring First Nations artisans displaying the Bear brand!
What exactly is the Bear brand again?
Since its launch in November 2021, the Bear has become the official brand of First Nations artisans, artists, merchants, self-employed workers, SMEs, large companies and organizations who are part of the movement to affirm Indigenous identity.
When you see the Bear logo on a product or service, you are seeing certification that it is a First Nations product or service.
To date, more than 490 companies in Quebec are displaying the Bear logo and are listed in the ID1N directory.
Look for the Bear, buy authentic!
This year, many ID1N members will be lighting up Christmas markets across the province! Look for the Bear if you visit one of these markets:
1. Tiohtià:ke – Montréal 📍
First Nations artisans will be attending the Christmas market at the Daphné exhibition centre, which is a non-profit art venue dedicated to Indigenous artists.
Dates: December 6 to December 7, 2024
2. Wendake 📍
The Rendez-vous des artisans et artistes de Wendake is back again this year! Jewelry, accessories, clothing, decorations, health products, food and more will be available.
Dates: November 22 to November 24, 2024
3. Odanak 📍
This year is the 7th edition of the Wiag8wzobna nibaï8mih8mek (Christmas market) of the Musée des Abénakis. About twenty artists and artisans will be attending.
Dates: December 7 to December 8, 2024
4. Mashteuiatsh 📍
Santa Claus and surprises, inflatable games, gift basket draws, stories and legends, hot chocolate, sweets, campfires … and more than 50 artisans! All this magic and more await you at the marché de Noël de Mashteuiatsh.
Dates: November 15 to November 16, 2024
5. Gaspé 📍
ID1N members will also be present at one of the largest Christmas markets in the Gaspésie region: the Noël du bout du monde! Look for the Bear among the sixty or so attending exhibitors!
Dates: November 15 to November 17, 2024
6. Pikogan 📍
At the marché de Noël de Pikogan, more than 30 kiosks await visitors this year!
Dates: November 30 to December 1, 2024
Moreover, many other Christmas markets will be welcoming First Nations artisans, so keep an eye out for the Bear logo when you visit a Christmas market near you!
Contribute to the protection of culture and practice cultural appreciation by supporting ID1N members. This winter, let’s make authenticity shine! ✨
Are you an Indigenous entrepreneur but not yet an ID1N member? If so, we invite you to take part in the movement on the ID1N website.
