Celestial Bear Accessories Case by Kim McDonough

Oscardo is a leading souvenir and gift supplier featuring some of Canada’s most iconic Indigenous artwork. Since 1997, Oscardo has been an industry leader, paying royalties to 24 artists for every product sold and consulting the artists during development to ensure a beautiful product that fairly represents and promotes their artwork. Known for carrying quality items featuring top designs, Oscardo’s products are found in Indigenous-owned stores and wholesalers, boutiques, museums, public and private art galleries, National Parks and government organizations in every province across the country. 

Indigenous Ownership: Oscardo is part of the Arctic Beverages family. Arctic Beverages is owned by Athabasca Basin Development, Prince Albert Development Corp and Paskwayak Business Development Corporation, collectively representing 13 First Nations and four northern communities.

Kim McDonough,  Mi’kmaw artist

Kim McDonough is a Mi’kmaw artist from Toronto, Canada, who belongs to Membertou First Nation in Unama’ki (Cape Breton Island). Having trained and worked as a digital artist, her brightly coloured paintings resonate with harmony and connection, filled with Indigenous imagery, symbolism, spirit animals, and florals designs. 

“Painting helps keep me connected to my culture in many ways. Through painting I am always learning more about my community, our history, our stories. A painting is part of that connection that I can share with everyone.” ​​​​​​​