#i can't say any of this without feeling like an extremely Old Millennial (though. UGH. millennials are Old now >:| ) but
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Originally posted by @the-aila-test​ (here), edited to add descriptions of each website and update the links. 
Native-owned businesses to buy from. Taken from the North American Indian Association of Detroit.
For text searching, some of the major categories used are: Food, beverages, clothing, accessories, jewellery, home goods, hygiene, beauty, books, sporting goods — but there are also many items that didn’t fit neatly into those categories, so try ctrl+F / cmd+F for whatever product you have in mind! 
https://www.sweetgrasstradingco.com - Food, beverages (coffee & tea), skincare and grooming, beauty products from a wide variety of different Native-owned brands. The closest thing to a one-stop shop you will get. 
https://nativeharvest.com - Food (maple syrup, jellies, coffee, cereal, soups), jewellery, books and stationery.
https://byellowtail.com - Clothing (stylish af hoodies, swimsuits, cardigans and jackets, tops, scarves, dresses), jewellery, candles, beauty and hygiene (soap, lotions, lip balms) from a variety of Native designers.
https://trickstercompany.com - Clothing (tees, sweatshirts, crop tops, leggings, dresses), accessories (sunglasses, keychains, zipper pulls, headbands, beanies, ties, umbrellas, tote bags, pins), paper goods (stationery, books, prints, stickers, home goods and decor, sporting goods (basketballs, longboards)
https://www.salishstyle.com - Clothing (tees, hoodies), accessories (beanies, some really cool backpacks), stickers, pins, blankets, thermoses
https://hutxh.com - Clothing (tops), accessories (necklaces, hats, bags)
https://furandhide.com - VERY COOL leather and fur products! Drums, flutes, bells, rattles, shells. Also a selection of skulls, bones, claws, teeth, quills, feathers, and obsidian items. 
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https://www.wapatobeads.com - Loose beads for crafting, finished beaded products, and various other items (blankets, aprons, purses, robes, hats, wallets)
https://www.cultureshockjewelry.com - Jewellery (necklaces, earrings, bracelets)
https://aylelum.com - Clothing (printed dresses, tunics, ponchos, tops, jackets)
https://shop.dancingbearindiantrader.com - Fabric, beads, buttons, Mehron face paint (!!!), jewellery findings, sewing notions, rhinestones, and craft tools. 
http://mohawklacrosse.net - Sporting goods (lacrosse sticks).
https://www.thentvs.com - Clothing (super cool shirts, jackets, socks, hats), accessories (bracelets, backpacks, pins), home goods (lip balm, prints). Here’s a pull quote for attention, because you *need* to look at the pop culture on this site: Our mission is to teach the youth the importance of embracing culture and history while building a Native American clothing company. We use art and streetwear mixed with our culture to create one-of-a-kind designs that embrace our Native American culture and heritage.
https://bisonstarnaturals.com - Hygiene (liquid soap, bar soap, lotions).
https://cheekbonebeauty.ca - Beauty (Sustainably-sourced makeup! Lipstick, lip pencils, lipgloss, eyeliner, eyeshadow). 
https://www.indigecos.com - Beauty (makeup) (07/04/2021 currently on vacation, reopening 07/12)
https://www.quwutsunmade.com - Beauty (lotions, salve, fragrances, lip balms), pins, stickers, limited edition hoodies.
https://sistersky.com - Hygiene (body mists, shampoo, body wash, body bars, bath bombs)
https://urbannativeera.com - Clothing and goods with the “you are on native land” slogan (hoodies, tops, hats, socks, patches, stickers, pins)
https://www.lnukclothingco.ca - Clothing (07/04/2021 new website & currently under construction)
https://www.oxdxclothing.com - Clothing (tees and hoodies), prints, stickers, cut-and-sew original pieces.
https://sequoiasoaps.com - Hygiene (soaps, bath bombs, body and face scrubs), beauty (lotions, mists, lip balm, fragrances), candles, incense.
https://www.blackbelteaglescout.com - Albums from musician Katherine Paul.
https://birchbarkbooks.com - Books by and about Native Americans (Ojibwemowin-language books and materials for other Native languages, NA fiction and poetry, Native studies, memoirs and biographies, young adult, children’s books)
https://redplanetbooksncomics.com - NA comic books, graphic novels, children’s books.
https://kotahbear.com - Jewellery (rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, hair sliders and hair clips), home goods (blankets), assorted accessories (bolo ties, belt buckles).
https://bedrechocolates.com - Food (Chocolates! Bars, chocolate-dipped potato chips, chocolate-dipped nuts, chocolate sauce)
https://redlakenationfoods.com - Food (wild rice (a VAST selection), mixes and batters, jellies and syrups), beverages (tea, coffee), home goods and decor, jewellery.
https://shop.tankabar.com - Food: “A real food meat bar with a delicious smoky and slightly sweet flavor, made with grass-fed bison and tart-sweet cranberries.“ Nut-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
https://thunderislandcoffee.com - Beverages (coffee).
https://www.indianpueblostore.com - Assorted gifts (jewellery, music, paintings and prints, pins, mugs, food, watches, sculptures). Another one-stop shop representing different Native craftspeople. 
https://www.totemdesignhouse.com - Clothing (tees, hoodies, there is Star Wars), jewellery (earrings), home goods (pillows, tea towels), hygiene and beauty (soap, joint cream, candles, bath bombs, lip balm)
https://www.shenative.com - Leather handbags, jewellery (earrings), clothing (tees).
https://www.manitobah.com - Shoes (mukluks, moccasins)
https://www.gourdjewels.com - Jewellery (07/04/2021 currently closed, but their Facebook page (here) is seeking artists who would be interested in selling with them)
https://ginewusa.com - Clothing (jackets, jeans, tees, coats, vests), accessories (bandannas, hats), jewellery (cuff bracelets, earrings, pendant necklaces). They got a Vogue feature yoooo
https://etkie.com - Jewellery (beaded cuff bracelets). Featured in NYT and Elle.
https://www.aconav.com - Handbags (wristlets, crossbody bags, totes, bucket bags, shoulder bags), clothing (tees, bandannas, uhh also some made-upon-order fashion week runway gowns).
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