Indigenous groups in North America offer a wide range of products and services. Whether you choose to stay at a luxury casino resort or buy a product like a tribal hoodie, you will help to support Native American communities.
Entertainment
Gun Lake Casino in Michigan is a popular gaming and entertainment destination owned by the Gun Lake Tribe. It also has an online casino called Play Gun Lake. The casino features 2,500 slot machines, 47 table games, and a sportsbook. It has many dining options from gourmet fare to casual classics.
The entertainment lineup at the 131 Sports Bar and Lounge and CBK is always great and the nightlife is vibrant. In 2025, visitors will be able to enjoy Wawyé Oasis, a new entertainment complex with swimming pools, private cabanas, a swim-up bar, live music, and dining.
Many other Native American tribes own casino resorts that not only offer gaming but also many other entertainment options. They don’t just own brick-and-mortar casinos but offer different gaming platforms where players can play casino games online.
Fashion
Beyond Buckskin Boutique offers beadwork, footwear, jewelry, textiles, and accessories. Jessica Metcalfe, a member of Turtle Mountain Chippewa, created a blog that eventually became an online boutique. Native American artists and designers from small communities can promote their goods to a global audience. This helps to build these communities and stimulate appreciation for authentic indigenous products.
Neechie Gear produces athletic wear such as the Big Feather hoodie and the Dreamcatcher hoodie. Founder and CEO Kendal Netmaker is on a mission to empower youth through education, sports, and culture. The company gives a portion of proceeds to help underprivileged kids to play sports.
Lauren Good Day creates Indigenous art, from beadwork to tribal regalia and quillwork. She has won many awards and participated with great success in some prestigious art shows. Her wearable art collection is a modern take on traditional designs that feature geometric patterns and vibrant colors.
Beauty
Ah-Shi Beauty offers a full range of cosmetic and skin care products. Founder, Ahsaki Chachere created the brand to display the diversity of indigenous people through quality products. Ah-Shi is a Navajo term for saying something belongs to you.
Quw’utsun’ Made is an indigenous-owned apothecary. Arianna Johnny-Wadsworth created it in 2016 to share the Coast Salish Nation’s ancestral knowledge. It sells all kinds of personal care items including natural perfumes, soaps, and salves. All the products are cruelty-free and the packaging is sourced locally.
Travel
Air Creebec is a Cree-owned regional airline. It offers commercial, chartered, and medical flights. The headquarters are in Waskaganish Quebec and it also has bases and hubs in various other places. The company is fully indigenous-owned and more than a third of the employees are Native.
Food
Little Miss Chief uses a unique brining method to cold-smoke fresh salmon in white wine and spices. Thermally processing the fish means they don’t need refrigeration until opened. Ellen Melcosky of the Esketemc First Nation is the president and CEO of the company.
Bedré Fine Chocolate creates luxury chocolate and coffee using traditional recipes in the heart of Chickasaw country in Ada, Oklahoma. The Chickasaw Nation bought the company in 2000 and moved to the factory it currently occupies in 2011. The brand supports various non-profit organizations in the community.
Business education
Sister Sky Inc. offers Native entrepreneurs empowerment workshops. Sisters Marina TurningRobe and Monica Simeon of the Spokane tribe started the company. The workshops are led by indigenous women and offer training and technical assistance. The business management services also include research and evaluation, administrative support, and logistics.
Website design and hosting
Native Design Services offers web design, hosting, and technical support to indigenous organizations, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits. It guides clients through creating their websites. They are helped to quickly and smoothly establish an online presence using web starter kits.
Engineering services
Various native-owned businesses offer engineering services. Metcon is North Carolina’s largest minority-owned construction firm. The company has operated in North Carolina since 2000. It has developed from a small local general contractor to offering full construction services. Its appreciation for the environment and focus on sustainable construction is true to the Native American culture.