Shop American Indian This November
Words by: Maggie Laubscher | Music by: Abby Yemm
November makes for an interesting month to commemorate American Indian Heritage Month, given that Thanksgiving is also celebrated in November. As that holiday is questioned more and more -- the bloodshed, the rewritten history and the horrors involved -- Native American Heritage Month takes on even more significance. As we question, let’s still lift up those who we stand behind.
One way to do that -- especially given the upcoming December holidays -- is with our collective buying power. Below, we’ve rounded up a few ways to shop American Indian this November.
This flight jacket is an heirloom piece to keep forever. It was created as a collaboration between artist Dyani White Hawk, denim brand Ginew and knitting brand Dehen 1920. Dyani created the bold fabric print, while the jacket was made in Portland, Oregon with wool fabric by Pendleton. What’s more, jacket sales help support the community skatepark on the Warm Springs Reservation in Central Oregon. Dyani also created this wool blanket and these moccasins.
Speaking of Ginew (Gih-noo), put this sweatshirt on your gifting list. The muted olive color looks good on every skin tone, and the sweatshirt is constructed of 100% USA materials. Plus, Ginew is the only Native American-owned denim line.
Fringe earrings make us happy, and this Modern Clan pair is no exception. The earrings are handwoven in Tahlequah, Oklahoma with Cherokee beads.
The children’s book Sharice's Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman is an autobiography geared for kiddos. It tells the story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress, and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas.
These warrior shades / reading glasses are available at The Nelson-Atkins Museum right now, designed by artists Kevin and Valerie Pourier. The frames are made of carved, highly polished black buffalo horn, inlaid with sandstone and mother-of-pearl in classic Lakota beadwork designs.
Kansas City Indian Center (KCIC) is a local nonprofit worth your time and dollars. The social service agency uses donations to promote the social, educational and economic advancement of KC’s American Indian community.
And an Abby Yemm playlist for you…
A playlist by Abby Yemm, Nellie + teacher + artist + dj
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