Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day is almost here and with that comes a gift guide! Find the perfect present for your mom, matriarch, or maternal figure in your life with gift ideas from Native and Women-owned businesses. Our guide is full of jewelry, food, skincare, and more that your mom is sure to love.

For the Bold Personality: Etkie

Shop more bracelets at etkie.com

Etkie is a women-owned luxury bracelet company that partners with Navajo artisans in New Mexico. They work with eleven artisans who handloom every bracelet, bringing their own unique skills and cultural knowledge to each bracelet. Their Sage Collection is the perfect choice for the mom who loves a statement piece. Each bracelet purchased comes with a story insert and a card of authenticity signed by the artist who beaded the bracelet, adding even more meaning to these stunning cuffs.

A Gift from the Heart: Eighth Generation

First Bloom Necklace by Sarah Agaton Howes (Anishinaabe-Ojibwe)

If you treasure your mom, give her a sentiment that truly honors her with Eighth Generation Jewelry. Our First Bloom Necklace by Sarah Agaton Howes (Anishinaabe-Ojibwe) celebrates all that is special. This necklace features the gently curving vine and sweet bloom of the rare trillium flower. Adorned with a red gem for an extra sparkle, honor your maternal figure with this beautiful necklace.

River of Flowers Earrings by Kira Murillo (Shoshone-Bannock)

Celebrate your mama with a pair of one-of-a-kind earrings from our Mother-of-Pearl Earring Collection. Each pair is like no other due to the natural variation of abalone shells, making them truly unique like our River of Flowers Earrings by Kira Murillo (Shoshone-Bannock). In waves of mother-of-pearl inlay with golden blossoms and geometric accents, these drop-style earrings conjure images of a wildflower meadow in the wind or a sparkling river.

For the Book Worm: Birchbark Books

Fiction, poetry, memoirs, and more at Birchbark Books

A bedtime story never sounded so good when Birchbark Books is involved. Birchbark Books is owned by the famous Native American author, Louise Erdrich (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians). Entirely independent, this bookstore is stocked full of literature authored by Indigenous people. Even better, Birchbark Books is also a teaching bookstore, with books that include subjects like quillwork, traditional basketry, silverwork, and Indigenous paintings. For the mother figure that loves to read, gift them a signed copy of The Painted Drum by Louise Erdrich, a best-selling novel exploring the strength of family and the relationship between mothers and daughters.

For the Self-Care Enthusiast: Sisters Sage

Shop all handmade soaps at Sisters Sage

For the mother who enjoys natural and clean-based products, look no further than Sisters Sage. Based in Vancouver, BC, Sisters Sage is a Tsimshian-owned wellness brand founded in 2018 by Lynn-Marie Angus (Gitxaala, Nisga’a, and Métis Nations). A self-care brand, Sisters Sage creates self-care products with First Nations knowledge and traditional ingredients like sage, cedar, and sweetgrass. Their Oatmeal Rose Soap is made with colloidal oatmeal and rose petals, making it soft and delicate for the skin, perfect for the mom with an at-home spa.

For the Tea Connoisseur: Sakari Farms

Shop teas, fine foods, and more from Sakari Farms

The Tea Time Gift Box from Sakari Farms makes the perfect gift for the matriarch who loves afternoon tea! This delicious set comes with six of their best-selling teas, including midnight tea, healing tea, relief tea, blueberry tea, and raspberry tea. Located in Tumalo, OR, Sakari Farms is a 100% woman and Indigenous-owned farm that grows Native American First Foods and implements research-based tribal seed production.

 For the Pampered Parent: Salish Lodge & Spa

Lodging, Spa, and Dinner at Salish Lodge & Spa!

For the Seattle local, pamper your parent with a spa day at one of the top 50 Hotel Spas in the United States: Salish Lodge & Spa. Owned by the Snoqualmie Tribe, the Salish Lodge & Spa offers a variety of treatments using Pacific Northwest ingredients, including massage, body therapies, and facials!

For Everyone: Eighth Generation

Michelle Lowden (Acoma Pueblo) in her Whispering Blossoms Wool Blanket

Wrap your mom with a hug from home with our Signature Series Wool Blankets. In beautiful shades of magenta, green and light tans, our Whispering Blossoms Wool Blanket by Michelle Lowden (Acoma Pueblo) tells the story of the nearing days of Spring where the vibrant blossoms of the wildflowers rise and bloom. Representing a prayer for beauty and healthy growth, this blanket is the best way to give your mom a gift with meaning and good intentions.

This and every holiday, we hope you feel inspired to shop from small businesses, local businesses, and minority-owned businesses. Your support means so much to us and to the other companies listed here. Thank you, and happy gifting!