Indigenous Fashion Takes the Museum: Always in Fashion Opens at the Textile Museum of Canada
Curated by Amber-Dawn Bear Robe (Siksika Nation), Always in Fashion opens May 1 at the Textile Museum of Canada, and it’s rewriting what the fashion world looks like when Indigenous designers lead the conversation.
“We’re Here”: Stevens & Snyder on Two-Spirit Identity, Visibility, and Making Art as an Act of Presence
Excerpt: In a city where Indigenous queer artists still have to fight for space, Adrian Stevens and Sean Snyder are making that space — one beaded piece at a time. A conversation on protest, preservation, and what it really means to show up.
Stevens & Snyder Complete Denver Art Museum Residency & They’re Just Getting Started
The Two-Spirit artist duo wrapped their Native Arts residency at DAM this month with a new collector acquisition, a beaded Birkin in the works, and their work permanently entering the museum’s collection. Here’s what happened, and what’s coming next.
Tlingit Jeweler Jennifer Younger Dresses Teddy Swims for Stagecoach 2026 in a Native Max Exclusive
Award-winning soul powerhouse Teddy Swims took the Stagecoach stage tonight wearing handcrafted sterling silver pieces by Tlingit designer Jennifer Younger of Sitka, Alaska, and Native Max has the exclusive details.
Honoring the North: Jason Baerg’s Journey Through the Medicine Wheel
Cree Métis artist, educator, and curator Jason Baerg (Cree/Métis) continues to push the boundaries of Indigenous art through his evolution into fashion design. With roots in fine art, curation, and education, Baerg approaches fashion as more than aesthetics; it’s storytelling, protocol, and community responsibility. From his four-year journey interpreting the Medicine Wheel through collections, to his emphasis on sustainability and ancestral knowledge, Baerg sees fashion as a sacred bundle: one that empowers, educates, and transforms.
Honoring Mother Earth Through Eco-Revolution
Dawnee Lebeau, a member of the Without Bow and Two Kettle Bands of the Cheyenne River Lakota tribe in South Dakota, has made it her life’s mission to become more respectful to Mother Earth. A mother, freelance photographer, and Lakota language mentee based on the Cheyenne River reservation in the middle of South Dakota, Dawnee lives a sustainable lifestyle–consuming less waste in general, while teaching others how to do the same. But this wasn’t always the way Dawnee had lived.
Sustainability in Style: Native-Led Innovations in Fashion
Indigenous designers lead the charge in sustainability, drawing inspiration from ancestral knowledge and a commitment to the earth. This article explores eco-friendly fashion collections and the cultural importance of caring for the planet.
Sacred Cedar Co.: A Sanctuary of Light and Connection
Small Indigenous woman-owned shop
Sacred Cedar Co. was inspired by the
profound wonder of the natural world
and the collective spirit that binds all
of us and is on a quest to showcase
Indigenous artists year-round in a
tribute to the Earth’s beauty and humanity.
Sustainable Beauty: Products Inspired by Indigenous Knowledge
From wildcrafted skincare to plant-based hair care, this feature highlights beauty products that combine modern science with traditional Indigenous ingredients. Perfect for those seeking sustainable solutions to their beauty routines.
Native Hands Wine Is Rewriting California’s Origin Story, From the Ground Up
Before California wine became an industry, it was Indigenous hands that shaped its beginnings. Native Hands Wine reclaims that legacy, merging lineage, land, and craft into a story that has long gone untold.
