9 Gift Ideas from Canadian BIPOC-Owned Brands

There’s no better way to celebrate the holiday season than by supporting Canadian businesses. Canada has a wide array of BIPOC-owned small businesses with incredible offerings of home decor, accessories, style, skincare, and more. Whether you’re on the lookout for a cozy candle or one-of-a-kind jewelry piece, there’s something out there from these brands for everyone on your list.

1 //  Omi Woods THE EGYPTIAN Coin Necklace Stack II

Founded by Ashley Alexis McFarlane and each piece has historical & cultural significance behind it. All jewelry is individually and ethically handmade with fair-trade African gold and globally sourced conflict-free fine metals.

2 // Bain

The sustainably-minded brand, created by Matt & Nat founder Inder Bedi, focuses on using local production and landfill-sourced materials whenever possible.

3 // Mumgry Pistachio Chocolate Almond Butter

Vancouver-based brand from founder Lilian Umurungi-Jung offers delicious nut butters for all your snacking needs.

4 // Goodee Tapestry Blanket V52

Founded by twin brothers Byron and Dexter Peart, GOODEE is a globally-sourced and thoughtfully curated marketplace where good design and good purpose come together.

5 // Mala the Brand Fireside Candle

Vancouver candle company Mala, by Melody Lim, features a cozy soy candle with a rich blend of notes like black amber, lavender and musk.

6 // Enarmoured Handcrafted Jewelry

This Toronto-based brand of “wearable art” by Jordan Clarke specializes in handcrafted fine jewelry using materials like brass and silver.

7 // Andrea Iyamah

Toronto-based Andrea Iyamah and her team work together to ensure that stories are told through every piece created.

8 // Essentials by Temi

From body scrubs to butter creams to magical mists and elixirs, this line of plant-based skincare sounds every bit as divine as it does nourish.

9 // Bailly Fragrances

Co-Founders Ariel Gough and Edwina Govindsamy created Bailly Fragrance on 4 key principles: authenticity, empowerment, inclusivity & impact.