Handmade & Haida

09/05/2026

September 5th is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Women and Girls. Haida culture is matriarchal where women are held in the highest regard. I come from a long line of strong Haida Y'akwə'lanas Ravens and my daughter is a proud K'awaas Eagle. Today and every day may we celebrate, uplift, remember, and honour Indigenous women and girls all over the world. 🌍🖤❤️

09/02/2026

We're excited to be attending our first Masters at Spruce Meadows as a Vendor!

🐴 Come out next week to see us in the Equi-Plex alongside many talented artists in-between watching the world's best show jumping, schedule below 👇 Wednesday evening is a special barn dance and exclusive shopping opportunity, check out Spruce Meadow's website for ticketing info or follow the link 👉 https://show.ps/l/f0481549/

We will have our signature Salves
✅ Devil's Club - aches and pains from inflammation
✅ Fireweed - skin ailments such as rashes, eczema, and psoriasis
✅ Sidekick - great for bug bites, cuts, scrapes, and bruises
✅ Skin Soothing - persistently dry skin + after sun care
✅ Devil's Club & Abalone Jewelry
✅ We Are Who We Are by Wab Kinew & illustrated by Janine Gibbons.

Monday September 7 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Founders Plaza, Village Shops & Horizons Pavilion 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Equi-Plex 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday September 10 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday September 11 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday September 12 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday September 13 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

08/25/2026

Two years ago Tluuwee Kwiiyaas, carved by Christian White and apprentices, was launched. Little did we know then that the canoe and our daughter would be forever connected when Janine Gibbons illustrated them together on the cover of Premier Wab Kinew's book, We Are Who We Are.

A photo of them now, and a few from our time spent August 24, 2024 celebrating Tluuwee Kwiiyaas.

When you purchase a copy of the book through our website all proceeds go the little girl's future education. ❤️🖤

Wab Kinew
Nang Jáadaa Ḵ'alaagáa
Christian White
Tluu Xaada Naay Society
Tundra Books

08/20/2026

What a great event Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts is organizing! All funds raised go to Noelle continuing with her schooling. And if you're on Haida Gwaii drop us a line and we'll connect you with a local that has yarn from Ancient Arts available there 😎

Sometimes life can hand us lemons, but we can turn those lemons into very tasty lemonade!

Our fantastic and amazing customer service person Noelle was denied government funding for her upcoming semesters at school. Noelle has always worked in professions where she does her best to help people (if you’ve met her did you know she was a paramedic for ten years?) and deserves a chance to continue her education in library sciences. She’s worked so hard in this program so far, so to help her out we’ve decided to put together an amazing evening of entertainment and yarny goodness with all proceeds going to her! This night is not an evening to be missed, with treats, limited edition yarn, and so much more.

Our founder Caroline Sommerfeld will be presenting a fascinating lecture about the history of the craft of yarn production and how it has shaped the modern western world. During this presentation we will go back to the beginning and look at the design and use of spindles, spinning wheels, weaving technology, and knitting, examining along the way how these crafts reflect culture, materials and needs, and how the evolution of these critical technologies has shaped much of western art, literature, and how we think about ourselves today!

Exclusive limited edition oh so decadent yarn bases and a custom colourway will also be available for purchase. All the proceeds from the limited edition yarns and half of the proceeds from the custom colourway will go to Noelle and her schooling.

When: Sept 10 at 7:00pm
Where: The Ancient Arts Studio 607 Manitou Rd SE Calgary, AB
Tickets are available on our website under classes!

08/08/2026

We're back at Calgary Dragon Boat Festival!
60+ Teams, two days, so much fun to be had.
We have Devil's Club Salve for all the aches and pains you might have from paddling!

Check out yycDragonBoatSociety for details on how to catch the shuttles to get here (no on site parking) and plan to come and spend the day - there's loads to do for kiddos and grown-up kiddos!

Dragon Market runs Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm 🐲

07/26/2026

While we're wrapping up at Calgary Folk Music Festival this weekend we're also looking forward to being at Calgary Dragon Boat Festival! Come join us there for fun with the whole family. Paddlers - come see us to re-up your Devil's Club Salve for those hard working muscles 💪

15 DAYS TO GO — AND 62 TEAMS ARE GETTING READY TO RACE!

In just 15 days, North Glenmore Park will be filled with the sound of drums, cheering crowds and paddles hitting the water.

We are excited to confirm that 62 teams are registered for the 2026 Sinopec Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival, happening Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9.

The teams have been training for weeks and months, and now the final countdown is on. Whether you are coming to support a team, experience dragon boat racing for the first time or enjoy a summer weekend with family and friends, there will be plenty to see and do.

Enjoy exciting races, live cultural performances, food trucks, festival merchants, the Kids Zone, B**r Gardens and family-friendly activities throughout the weekend.

The festival will also include the Sinopec Dragon Boat Charity Race and the Breast Cancer Survivor Race and Pink Flower Ceremony—two special events that bring our community together in support, remembrance and hope.

Admission is free.

🚫 Please remember: there is no public festival parking inside North Glenmore Park.

Visitors should park at:

🚌 Mount Royal University🚆 Anderson CTrain Station

Free festival shuttles will take guests to and from North Glenmore Park. Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time and arrive early.

📅 August 8 and 9, 2026📍 North Glenmore Park🎟️ Free admission🐉 62 teams🚫 No public parking inside the park🚌 Free shuttle service

Bring your family, invite your friends and come cheer on the paddlers.

Only 15 days to go. Paddles up, Calgary!

Visit CalgaryDragonBoatSociety.com for festival details and transportation information.

07/25/2026

We're back at Calgary Folk Music Festival for the Art market!
Find us a cross from the Safer Spaces tent closest to the stage and get your Devil's Club Salve for all the aches and pains that nobody gets from sitting on a tarp watching fabulous music all day 🤭

Saturday 10am-8pm
Sunday 10am-7pm

07/25/2026

Come out and see us this weekend at Calgary Folk Music Festival
We are here Saturday from 10-8ish and Sunday.

We hope to see you.

07/11/2026

Come out and see us today at Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts Stampede Breakfast and Market from 10-3

07/10/2026

Our Abalone Earrings and extra big Scrunchies made with Yasakw Yakgujanaas Designs fabric (that will bring all the boys to the yard) will be at Skidegate Days with 7sliaa "Always Doing Something" and her fabulous Ravenstail Weaving 🤩

I'll be carrying Handmade & Haida scrunchie and earrings at Skidegate Days July 18th in the Hall