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Indigenous Montessori Powwow Dancers Mobile

$30.00

“Indigenous Montessori Powwow Dancers Mobile”

The Powwow has evolved into an intertribal celebration of culture and shared dancing, resembled here in the #Niniijaanis Indigenous Montessori Powwow Dancers Mobile, brought to you by Brook LaFloe. Made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | Saint Paul, MN.

Details

Hand made by Brook LaFloe
Curriculum included with purchase
Read more about the mobile in our journal “The Powwow Trail”

Size

Hung on 7.8in Hoop

Materials

Bamboo wooden hoop
Cotton and transparent thread
Double sided holographic dancers (4)
Sinew

Investments ($30.00)

50% ($15) Directly to artist Brook LaFloe
50% ($15) fundraised for Niniijaanis Giveaways

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Primary Indigenous Montessori Ribbon Apron

$50.00

“Primary Indigenous Montessori Ribbon Apron”

Keep clean clothes and work in style while building a cultural identity with the #Niniijaanis Primary Indigenous Montessori Ribbon Apron, brought to you by Janice LaFloe. Made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | Saint Paul, MN.

Details

Hand made by Janice LaFloe
Working ribbon apron for 3-6 years of age
Pair of matching napkins (2)
Hook and Eye closure
Curriculum included with purchase

Size

Apron: 22 1/4” L x 17” W
Waist tie: 12” L expandable to 22” L
Napkins: 5 1/4 “ L x 5 1/4 “ W approximately

Materials

Cotton
Ribbon
Elastic necktie and waist tie
Hook and eye

Investments ($50.00)

50% ($25) Directly to artist Janice LaFloe
50% ($25) fundraised for Niniijaanis Giveaways

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Violet Floral Beaded Shoes

$375.00

“Violet Floral”

Step out to your next pow wow in the #OneofOnes Violet Floral Beaded Shoes, brought to you by Hannah Smith. Made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | Duluth, MN.

Details

Beaded fronts
Beadwork whip stitched stable but removable and reusable
Shoe can be worn as a lace-up or classic slip on with convertible elastic laces

Size

9.5 Mens or 11.5 Womens

Materials

Size 11 glass beads
Air Speed “The Switch” shoe

Investments ($375.00)

75% ($300.00) Directly to artist Hannah Smith
25% ($75.00) fundraised for Niniijaanis Giveaways

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Amber Ribbon Tote Bag

$312.50

“Amber Ribbon Tote”

Come through just sacred with this ribbon tote inspired by our favorite Native designer Amber Buckanaga. The #OneofOnes Amber Ribbon Tote Bag, brought to you by Brook LaFloe. Made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | Saint Paul, MN.

Details

Beaded pocket face
Extra large stripe tote bag
Ribbon sides
Zip closure
Adjustable cross-body/shoulder strap
Handles

Size

23 1/2“ L x 6” W x 515 1/2” H, expands to 12 1/2” W

Materials

Ribbon
Size 11 and 12 glass beads
Zipper
Cotton
Polyester

Investments ($312.50)

75% ($250.00) Directly to artist Brook LaFloe
25% ($62.50) fundraised for Niniijaanis Giveaways

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Niniijaanis One of Ones Digital Gift Card

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Purchasing this digital gift card creates a unique code. The gift card recipient can enter this code at checkout to subtract the gift card value from their order total.

This gift card never expires.

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Toddler Indigenous Montessori Ribbon Apron

$45.00

“Toddler Indigenous Montessori Ribbon Apron”

Keep clean clothes and work in style while building a cultural identity with the #Niniijaanis Toddler Indigenous Montessori Ribbon Apron, brought to you by Janice LaFloe. Made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | Saint Paul, MN.

Details

Hand made by Janice LaFloe
Working ribbon apron for 1-3 years of age, once walking
Pair of matching napkins (2)
Velcro closure
Elastic necktie
Curriculum included with purchase

Size

Apron: 18 3/4 ” L x 13 1/2” W
Waist tie: 13 1/4” L
Napkins: 4” x 4” approximately

Materials

Cotton
Ribbon
Elastic
Velcro

Investments ($45.00)

As part of the social benefit of your purchase, Niniijaanis will give away the same item to an early childhood program partner or nominated child/family. Your purchase covers the material cost portion of the giveaway item (not including labor). You will get to select the recipient of the give away item.

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Mashkode-bizhikii Horn Rattle

$60.00

“Mashkode-bizhikii Horn Rattle”

Mashkode-bizhikii, the buffalo sustained life physically and culturally for many Plains and Woodland tribes. We honor Mashkode-bizhikii and their teachings by sharing them with our young ones and the next generation, made possible with the #Niniijaanis Mashkode-bizhikii Horn Rattle brought to you by Dakota Gunville. Made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | Belcourt, ND.

Details

Hand crafted and assembled by Dakota Gunville
Curriculum included with language contributions from Marshall Asini

Size

Varies on horn size (approximately 11” L x 6” W x 3.5”H)

Materials

Buffalo Horn
Raw hide
Beans
Metal pellets
Clear enamel finish

Investments ($60.00)

75% ($45) Directly to artist Dakota Gunville
25% ($15) fundraised for Niniijaanis Giveaways

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Mikinaak Shell Rattle

$40.00

“Mikinaak Shell Rattle”

Mikinaak, the turtle is one of the 7 grandfather teachings for many Plains and Woodland tribes, including an original clan animal for the Anishinaabeg. We honor Mikinaakwag and their teachings by sharing them with our young ones and the next generation, made possible with the #Niniijaanis Mikinaak Rattle brought to you by Dakota Gunville. Made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | Belcourt, ND.

Details

Hand crafted and assembled by Dakota Gunville
Curriculum included with language contributions from Marshall Asini

Size

Varies depending on shell size (approximately 6”L x 5”W x 2”H)

Materials

Turtle Shell
Raw hide
Beans
Metal pellets

Investments ($40.00)

75% ($30) Directly to artist Dakota Gunville
25% ($10) fundraised for Niniijaanis Giveaways

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Upcycled Treasure Ribbon Overall

$62.50

“Upcycled Treasure Ribbon Overall”

An amazing repurposed overall dress, Native style. Take home the #OneofOnes , brought to you by the Buckanaga Social Club. Made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | McGregor, MN.

Details

Custom designed ribbon overall dress by Alyssa Buckanaga
Dress falls above the knee

Size

Women’s Small-Medium

Materials

Cotton
Leather
Ribbon
Rik rak
Silver

Investments ($50.00)

75% ($50.00) Directly to Alyssa of the Buckanaga Social Club
25% ($12.50) fundraised for Niniijaanis Giveaways

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Dabaadendiziwin Shirt

$75.00

“Dabaadendiziwin Shirt”

Dabaadendiziwin, “s/he thinks little of themselves” as demonstrated through humility. Humility is one of the 7 Anishinaabe teachings brought to us by the wolf, included in the #OneofOnes Dabaadendiziwin Shirt, brought to you by Marshall Asini. Made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | Dunseith, ND.

Details

Designed and sewn by Marshall Asini
APT.9 brand long sleeve polo dress shirt
Classic Fit

Size

Men’s XL

Materials

Cotton
Buttons

Investments ($75.00)

75% ($60.00) to Marshall Asini
25% ($15.00) fundraised for Niniijaanis Giveaways

Montessori Grasping Beads

$15.00

“Montessori Grasping Beads”

To help baby work with their hands to develop and refine their movements and finger dexterity, the #Niniijaanis Montessori Grasping Beads. Brought to you by Brook LaFloe, made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | Saint Paul, MN.

Details

Hand made by Brook LaFloe
Curriculum included with purchase
Designed for infants 3-4 months

Size

4 (1”) hardwood oiled spheres, approximately 4” L

Materials

4 hardwood oiled spheres
Leather string

Investments ($15.00)

50% ($7.50) Directly to artist Brook LaFloe
50% ($7.50) fundraised for Niniijaanis Giveaways

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Only 8 available

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