Canada Arts & Fashion Awards Introduces the Inaugural Indigenous Fashion Award Honouree: Dorothy Grant
The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards has named Dorothy Grant as the inaugural Indigenous Fashion Award honouree, recognizing more than four decades of groundbreaking work. A Haida artist and designer who pioneered the fusion of traditional Haida formline with high fashion, Grant’s legacy spans international museum collections, the Order of Canada, and a historic acquisition by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her career has not only reshaped Canadian fashion, but firmly positioned Indigenous excellence at its center.
SECTION 35 Nominated for Menswear of the Year at CAFA 2026
Section 35 has been nominated for Menswear of the Year at CAFA 2026, recognizing founder Justin Jacob Louis for his bold, sovereignty-driven approach to contemporary Indigenous fashion. What began as a vision rooted in identity and resistance now stands among Canada’s top menswear brands.
Heather Diamond Strongarm Nominated for Model of the Year at the 2026 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards
Indigenous supermodel Heather Diamond Strongarm has been nominated for Model of the Year at the 2026 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards. From opening Dior in Paris to advocating for MMIW and LGBTQ+ communities, the Saulteaux-Cree model continues to redefine what representation looks like on the global runway.
SACRD THNDR Recognized as Emerging Talent at the 2026 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards
SACRD THNDR has been nominated for Emerging Talent in Accessories at the 2026 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA), marking a significant milestone for the Indigenous luxury brand.
Urban Native Era x Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Launch “Welcome to Indian Land” Alcatraz Exhibit Collection
More than 50 years ago, Indigenous activists occupied Alcatraz Island and painted messages of sovereignty across its walls. Today, those words live on through the Welcome to Indian Land collection — an official collaboration between Urban Native Era and Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.
Akwesasne Fashion Designer Stacey Mitchell Showcased at Flying Solo During New York Fashion Week 2026
Mohawk (Akwesasne) fashion designer Stacey Mitchell showcased her newest designs with Flying Solo during New York Fashion Week (NYFW) in February 2026.
Crushing Colonialism and Native Max Join Forces for Indigenous New York Fashion Week 2025
Crushing Colonialism and Native Max are proud to announce a collab campaign for the inaugural Indigenous New York Fashion Week 2025 this weekend.
Kyrie Irving & ANTA Launch HÉLÀ Code Shoes with New York Fashion Week Activation
Building on the momentum of Kyrie Irving’s first signature collection with ANTA, the HÉLÀ Code shoes in five bold colorways embody his creative philosophy—merging sport, artistry, and identity into wearable culture.
First Peoples Fashion Show to Showcase Indigenous Culture and Creativity in Estes Park
Coming to Estes Park, Colorado on January 17, 2026 is the highly anticipated First Peoples Fashion Show, apart of the First Peoples Festival.
Generational Love: Vina Brown’s Debut Exhibition Weaves Timeless Teachings into the Present
Jewelry artist and multidisciplinary creator Vina Brown (ƛ̓áqvas gḷ́w̓aqs / Copper Canoe Woman) unveiled her first solo exhibition, Generational Love, on August 21 with an unforgettable evening of art, culture, and celebration. Rooted in the timeless teachings of her Haíłzaqv and Nuučaan̓uł families, the show transformed tradition into bold, contemporary works that honored both lineage and futurism.
