American Indian Heritage Month - Celebrating Native-owned Small Businesses
At Lakota Made, we’re dedicated to preserving and sharing our Lakota heritage through traditional, natural products. This November, in honor of American Indian Heritage Month, we’re especially excited to celebrate the incredible contributions of fellow Native-owned small businesses. Indigenous entrepreneurs are not only preserving culture through their craft but also supporting their communities and inspiring future generations to embrace their heritage with pride.
By supporting Native-owned businesses, we foster a network of resilience, creativity, and strength within Indigenous communities. This month, we’re highlighting a few amazing Native-owned businesses that are making a difference in their fields and showcasing the beauty, artistry, and innovation of Indigenous entrepreneurship.
Native-Owned Small Businesses to Support
Quillionaire Society
Known for its unique designs and cultural apparel, Quillionaire Society is an Indigenous brand that brings together art, identity, and pride. This business offers statement pieces that celebrate Native heritage and style, reminding us of the power of self-expression.
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Woihanble Designs
Woihanble Designs, which means "dream" in Lakota, brings Indigenous designs to life through clothing, jewelry, and beadwork. Each piece tells a story, connecting wearers to generations of tradition, culture, and craftsmanship.
Lakota Made Quillwork
This company offers traditional quillwork, a timeless and intricate art form rooted in Indigenous culture. Through quillwork, this Native-owned business is honoring our ancestors and carrying forward their legacy, skill, and artistry in every piece.
Honey Lodge
Honey Lodge, run by Indigenous beekeepers, offers honey harvested with care and respect for the environment. This business not only brings delicious, pure honey to the table but also promotes sustainable practices and supports pollinator conservation.
Lauren Good Day
Lauren Good Day is a talented designer and artist whose work in fashion and fine art celebrates Indigenous heritage in bold, contemporary ways. Her stunning pieces blend modernity with cultural motifs, empowering wearers and viewers to connect with Native culture.
Bountiful REI's
Bountiful REI's is owned by Bill Brien, a Lakota, Dakota, Chippewa, and Metís Artist. Brien is a self-taught artist who brings his creations to life on clothing, from skirts and dresses to hoodies and hats, worn by people from all walks of life. His chosen medium is digital art, and he describes himself as "a digital cell phone artist," using his cell phone as a canvas to create his work wherever inspiration strikes.
Wakhalyapi Coffee
Wakhalyapi Coffee is an Oglála & Sičanġu Lakota-owned small business that produces Prairie Sage infused coffee, creating a meaningful experience with each cup. Rooted in tradition, Wakhalyapi Coffee combines rich flavors with the respect and reverence of Native practices.
Native Botanicals
Native Botanicals is a Lakota family-owned business that handcrafts traditional indigenous remedies using sustainable practices and uses a part of its profits to replant medicines for future generations. Native Botanicals creates small-batch products for health and healing, connecting users with natural and holistic remedies.
Sweetgrass Soapery
Sweetgrass Soapery is a Native-owned business that crafts small batch herbal-based skin and personal care items. handmade, natural soaps infused with Indigenous ingredients. Each product is lobingly grown and crafted from the Heart of the Dakotas.
Welding Winyan, LLC
This Indigenous woman-owned welding and repair company in the Bakken Oilfield of North Dakota. Welding Winyan LLC breaks boundaries, showing that Native entrepreneurship spans a wide variety of fields. This business is dedicated to high-quality work and empowering women in traditionally male-dominated industries.
Prairie Willow
Prairie Willow offers beautiful, handcrafted jewelry and personal care products inspired by traditional Native crafting techniques and materials. Each piece combines artistry and tradition, bringing timeless designs to modern fashion.
Why Supporting Native-Owned Businesses Matters
When you support Native-owned businesses, you’re not just making a purchase—you’re investing in communities, helping preserve cultural knowledge, and contributing to economic independence. Each of these businesses represents a unique thread in the vibrant tapestry of Indigenous culture, innovation, and resilience. This support means so much for Indigenous entrepreneurs and their families, helping to ensure that Indigenous culture continues to thrive.
As you celebrate American Indian Heritage Month with us, we encourage you to explore these Native-owned businesses and the inspiring people behind them. Together, we can uplift Native voices, share Indigenous culture, and honor the incredible work of these entrepreneurs. At Lakota Made, we’re proud to stand alongside these Native-owned businesses and celebrate their contributions to culture, community, and commerce.
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