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📍 Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ 1st Nation on lək̓ʷəŋən & W̱SÁNEĆ territories 🤎
🤱🏾 Stay @ home mom(momty)x5 💙🩵💙🩵💙
Kleco kleco
Chuu 🤎
Just me: @xxcarlene_ 🤭🤭

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Today, we take a moment to listen, learn, and reflect.

Today is a day to remember the children who never made it home, honour Survivors and their families, and recognize the lasting impact of residential schools on Indigenous communities.

At Experience Victoria, we’re grateful to feature Indigenous brands and artists in our shop. From handmade work and wellness products to locally made goods, we’re proud to share the work of these creators with our community.

Swipe through to discover some of the Indigenous artists and brands currently featured in our shop.

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We are beyond honoured to carry the incredible creations Indigenous artisans that we do in our shop.

@skwalwenbotanicals
@ravensongsoap
@bearessentialoils_
@talglowskincare
@thatcreeguy
@nuuchahnulthbeads
@oceanloverjen
@allygotbeads
@kettleandhive
@strong_nations
@westcoastlife
Shaylee Michelle Creations
@ruggidcoast who works in collaboration with Indigenous artists for his metal art designs

Check them out, give them a follow, and make sure you are supporting Indigenous businesses 🧡

#truthandreconciliation

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Kinda chic to choose local over generic

You didn’t land here by accident. Tap follow & stay awhile ✨

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You are invited to the upcoming Mother’s Day Indigenous Pop Up Shop market on Saturday May 9th, 2026 from 10:00 - 3:00 free entry, accessible, parking, hourly giveaways, fresh bannock, over 25 indigenous artists. Check out @indigenouspopupshopyyj and @nuuchahnulthbeads .
#dancingeagledesigns #yyjmarkets #yyjlocalartist #indigenouspopupshopyyj #giftsformom

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Ok we got some pretty amazing restocks and kicking us off is @nuuchahnulthbeads with these incredible beaded dangles

These are the perfect length and colourway for any season and any fit

#indigenousart #indigenousartist #beadedearrings #beadart

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Looking for some new show stopping fringes for fall? Well have we ever got you covered with this new stocking by @nuuchahnulthbeads

It took literally all my strength not to bring most of them home with me 😂

We are so very honoured to have all of our beaded earrings made by local Indigenous artist, each with their own style coming from generations of tradition and cultural heritage.

So very grateful to have Carlene’s pieces in our shop ❤️

#indigenousart #indigenousartist #supportindigenous #beadart #beadartist #shopsmall

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Truly a family owned and operated situation over here 😂

It’s not uncommon to see a kiddo of ours (or two or three or four 😂) working at the shop some days during the summer and pro d days. They love working the til, pricing and merchandising 😂

Take a look here to see the kids’ fav shop picks!
@saltspringsoap
@seachangeseafoods
@tedjolda
@kandys_pottery
@fredrichshoney
@magzdesign
@catieshotdilledbeans
@foggybeancoffee
@sea_salt_chocolate
@nuuchahnulthbeads
@paige.coull
@honeybeezigns
@cutebutstupidbyamybaxter
@fable_fudge_confectionary
@janetmcdonaldart

#shopsmall #smallshop #makermama #acupofmotherhood #motherhoodunfiltered #igmotherhood #creativesontherise #herestothecreatives

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Today is Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to honour the original stewards of this land. A day to celebrate the cultures that have shaped it since time immemorial.

Ucluelet is the anglicized version of the Nuu-chah-nulth word Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ (which means Ucluelet First Nations). It has commonly been translated as ‘People of the Safe Harbour’ or, historically, ‘Dwellers of the Protected Place Inside’. The Ucluth peninsula was inhabited by the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ as far back as 4,300+ years ago.

One of Nuu-chah-nulth’s primary teachings is c̓awaaksamin’ or ‘Everything is one.’ The land and the sea gave them food and supported their livelihood and culture.

When you visit Ucluelet, we encourage you to learn about the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ peoples’ rich traditions by visiting the Kwisitis Visitors Center. Here, you can listen to stories of the First Nations of this coast, explore a replica of a First Nations longhouse and whale hunt, and so much more.

Explore indigenous-made art, support indigenous-owned businesses, join initiatives that help preserve and nurture this land, and listen to and see the language through a new series of interpretive signs along the Ancient Cedars section of the Wild Pacific Trail. This meaningful initiative honours Indigenous knowledge, language, and the enduring relationship between people and forest ecosystems that have shaped this region for millennia.

When you immerse yourself in an authentic indigenous experience, you’re not just booking a trip but supporting sovereignty, choosing truth, and stepping into something real.

For more resources, visit:

www.ufn.ca
www.ucluelet.ca
www.discoverucluelet.com

#indigenouspeoplesday #Uclueletbc #supportindigenous #ExperienceVancouverIsland #ExploreBC

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Swing by to shop some of our favourite local brands (and grab a treat for you and your furry friend, while you’re at it)! 🌞‼️

@downtownvictoriabc @vicharbour @german_mckenzie @nicola.north.art @nan.cdesigns @nuuchahnulthbeads @searl_soap_company @thecanadianresistance #experiencevictoria #victoriabc #tourismvictoria #vancouverisland #victoriatourism #downtownvictoria #yyj #vancouverislandtourism #bccanada #victoria #shoplocal

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Let’s start our week off (because Monday was a holiday for us here in Canada) with a showcasing of these incredible dusters by @nuuchahnulthbeads

Festival season ready all while supporting local Indigenous art!

We also have Carlene’s key rings! Perfect for those of use who regularly say “where the actual heck did I leave my keys” 😂

Each piece unique and positively show stopping

#beadjewelry #beadart #indigenousart #festivalaccessories #festivalfashion #wearableart #earringlover

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We are so honoured to carry a number of local Indigenous artists creations and when Jess @blackbirdbrandphotos popped in to take some more photos we just had to feature our Indigenous jewellery artists

Just an FYI, all of our beaded jewellery are handmade by local Indigenous creatives. And in response to the question, is it ok to wear Indigenous jewellery if you are not Indigenous, the answer is ABSOLUTELY.

When you invest in pieces that have been made by Indigenous artists, you are supporting culture that goes back hundreds of years as well as taking wearable artistic masterpieces with you wherever you go

Featured here:
@oceanloverjen
@thatcreeguy
@katlynnugent.art
@nuuchahnulthbeads
And our newest local Indigenous youth artists Shay who upcycled and transforms vintage spoons into the coolest rings and earrings

We’re open today from 11-3 so pop on in on your holiday Monday!

#earringlover #indigenousartist #supportindigenousbusiness #indigenousart #beadedart #beadedearrings

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My favourite clematis! I love Spring!! @westbayrockgardens_
Accessories by @nuuchahnulthbeads @specimentaldesign
Clothing design by @shiftymother, made for me by my lovely daughter Adele @adelicious_567 ❤️

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