INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS SPRING MARKET & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENT

MARCH 26 -28, 2026

Banff, Alberta, Canada

Welcome Spring! Welcome All!

A comprehensive initiative to empower Indigenous communities throughout North America and beyond showcasing Indigenous & Native American Artisans featuring hand-crafted art, the latest fashion & apparels, artisanal & cultural jewelry, traditional woodcraft, ceremonial drums, limited edition prints, delicious food & beverages, music and an array of other distinctive pieces.

Held during the same time of the Affordable Housing Conference & Strategy Meetings for Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Communities of Gathering Tribes & Nations (AHCIC 2026) guest and vendors will be excited to meet and greet local and international attendees.

Guest are welcome to shop and socialize with market hours open during and after the conference. The market runs Thursday March 26, 2026 – Saturday March 28, 2026 with activities for families throughout the day.

As a secondary location for attendees, the market is creating a meaningful, safe gathering place “located on the traditional and ancestral territory of the the Blackfoot Confederacy – Kainai, Piikani, and Siksika – the Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Stoney Nakoda, and the Tsuut’ina Nation and the Métis People of Alberta, as well as the unceded territory of the Ktunaxa and Secwépemc” in Banff, Alberta, Canada welcoming all to attend, enjoy & grow.

A priority for us, is to investing in you and your business.

The International Indigenous Spring Market features a comprehensive 3-day Professional Development Event exclusively for registered and paid vendors. This initiative is designed to foster education and cultivate meaningful partnerships within the Indigenous business community. Each vendor team is granted the opportunity to register one member for up to six workshops during the market. These workshops are curated to enhance business knowledge, skill development, and the ability to maintain an active and competitive presence in the evolving business landscape. This professional development component underscores the Market’s commitment to empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs with the tools and connections necessary for sustained success.

Make it

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENT

  • Dream it.

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. We are here to listen and to support you in making the dream into a reality. Attend Workshops and participate in key discussions to help build the fundamental framework of your emerging career.

  • Build it.

    Engage in hands on Workshops and Seminars on how to help grow artists’ careers including skills, concepts, and tools. Discover the latest and global trends and learn how to build your brand.

  • Grow it.

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business or take the next steps in your business plan. Attend online and in-person Workshops, speak with Indigenous and Non-Indigenous business professionals, meet with financial advisors in a non-stressful setting and gain tips on how to promote yourself and your work on social media and at upcoming events.

The National Indigenous Spring Market is an opportunity to elevate emerging business, fuel entrepreneurs and drive economic empowerment on a National & Global Scale. We are proud to bring both events together for a key chance to support Indigenous communities by making the market open both to the public, conference attendees, family friendly and free of charge.