Northern Styles has enabled hundreds of Aboriginal artists to gain experience and exposure in a field where Aboriginal people are largely under-represented in comparison to any other culture in Canada. NS has been in the business for over twelve years and has really grown with the popularity of the fashion and arts industry. www.northernstyles.net Our business is to develop positive relationships between Canadian Aboriginal artists and the global market.

DESIGNERS

Mahima – by Tseshaht (tee-shot) designer Joyce Little on Vancouver Island
Joyce Little is from the West Coast community of Tseshaht (tee-shot) – a self-taught designer/hobbyist works out of her basement and was showcased by Northern Styles at the 2007 L’Oreal Fashion Week in Toronto! Her Mahima designs are meant to be an elegant representation of Joyce’s cultural roots. Joyce is most pleased people smile and admires her work because the outfits make men and women of all sizes look and feel good.

WALK N BEAUTY Native American Designer Shoes
Jerri Anderson-Sixkiller is the owner and head artist of WNB. She has been designing and selling her amazing shoes since early 2007. Her styles encompass many influences from many Native nations and have been causing a huge stir on the Native Fashion Scene. www.walk-n-beauty.com

Koous Collection – by Ahousaht (a-hows-it) designer J’net Cavanagh from Vancouver Island
J’net Cavanagh is from the wild-west coast of Vancouver Island of the Ahousaht (a-hows-it) First Nation and is currently living in Toronto. Her Koous (coo-us) collection is a contemporary celebration of her ancestral roots and a way to nurture a positive profile of Aboriginal peoples. Koous translates human in her language and J’net aims to share her Koous talent as a designer to communicate with the world that Aboriginal artist are a part living and thriving cultures.

Micah Designs by Paul Naponse
As an Ojibway designer living in Toronto, Paula has always been inspired from the people around her and the natural shapes in all of creation. Handbags is now her forte but Paula loves to create with fabric and designs clothing, wall hangings, accessories, moss bags, and baby quilts.

HoC House of Charm- is the new brand representing the fashions and art from Urban Metis/Cree artist Charmaine Logan.
Charm diligently pursues her creations on an active on going basis. Inspired by her late Kokum Betty who taught her beadwork and cultural designs, she is influenced by her heritage and urban lifestyle.

BRUNO HENRY
Bruno Henry is a Seneca/ Cayuga from the Six Nations of the Grand River. Bruno’s creations and concepts are inspired from the traditional style and designs of our Native ancestors. He specializes in buckskin dress and unique contemporary shawls.