GIFTS THAT
GIVE BACK This holiday season, share the love with friends and family by shopping local! These Canadian companies support community initiatives and give back to charitable causes and efforts. From socks, to chocolate, and everything in between, these feel-good gifts are a great way to support important causes and bring some holiday joy to your loved ones.
MANITOBAH MUKLUKS Manitobah Mukluks is an Indigenousowned Canadian company that produces the warmest, most comfortable winter boots–mukluks! Manitobah Mukluks feature timeless designs shaped by the Canadian landscape—the same designs that helped our ancestors survive for thousands of years in some of the coldest places on earth. Manitobah Mukluks take pride in being a brand that actively participates in Indigenous communities, as board members, volunteers, and mentors, as well as providing scholarships and work opportunities to Indigenous communities. Their biggest give back 42
is through managing and funding the Storyboot Project. The Storyboot Project aims to revive the traditional arts by creating partnerships with elders and artisans who fashion mukluks, and moccasins. The moccasins, mukluks and accessories sold through the Storyboot Project are all created by Indigenous artisans. For every Storyboot sold, the artist receives 100% of the proceeds. The Storyboot Project also includes the Storyboot School, where people learn to make moccasins and mukluks of their own. Classes are free for Indigenous youth. Shop the collection at manitobah.ca/collections/mukluks
