Horse (Gidagiza Mishtadim) Signature Scarf Indigenous Artist Emilie McKinney

NATIVE NORTHWEST ART BY INDIGENOUS ARTISTS

Statement of Respect and Authenticity

We believe that Indigenous artists should be treated fairly and with respect. Authenticity of art, design, and culture is the foundation of our mission of building everyday connection to Indigenous cultures.

Native Northwest products are guided by the following five principles:

• 100% of the art featured on every Native Northwest product is designed by Indigenous artists

• All artists have provided consent and contractual permission for their art to be featured on Native Northwest products

• Artist names are acknowledged on all product packaging

• Cultural traditions are honoured by acknowledging cultural affiliation on product packaging

• Artists are paid in fees and royalties

Emilie McKinney is a young Anishinaabe artist from the Swan Lake First Nation in Manitoba. She is the founder of "Anishinaabe Girl," a brand dedicated to celebrating Indigenous culture through vibrant, contemporary designs. Emilie’s work often features floral motifs and woodland-inspired imagery, bringing a fresh and youthful energy to traditional storytelling. Driven by a desire to provide positive Indigenous representation, her art serves as an invitation for all people to appreciate the beauty and resilience of Anishinaabe heritage through accessible and functional lifestyle products.