Akina Harada first introduced Abunai to the world in 2016 by way of a food truck. She served tasty Hawaiian and local dishes out of the food truck for a year before expanding Abunai into a brick-and-mortar restaurant with locations in DC and Philly. Her mission? To spread the Aloha spirit and taste of Hawaii through accessible, healthy, and affordable food. To Abunai, the Aloha spirit means spreading love and affection to others with no obligation in return. One way Abunai upholds this mission is by offering free eats to youth under 12 years old.

Maize opened his tattoo practice, Amaizink Art & Tattoo in 2023 to bring ancestral pattern design, symbolism, and queer vision into a sacred, living medium. Drawing from Afro-geometric, ornamental, and illustrative traditions, he channels memory, identity, and spirit into every piece, creating tattoos that honor lineage and story.

Calling all lovers of 90s basketball aesthetic and inner-child nostalgia! Ball Was Life, a retail shop dedicated to the basketball, is the home for you. Grand Ronde Tribal member Troy Douglass created this unique spot in the heart of Portland's Hawthorne District, inspired by his own love for the game. Ball Was Life sells hard-to-find vintage basketball apparel, accessories, cards and collectibles, quirky novelty items, and an entire wall of sneakers. For people who love the baller aesthetic, this eclectic boutique is a must see.

Kawika Kahoilua wants people to feel transported when they eat at Bamboo Grove Hawaiian Grille. He jokes that when customers leave, they should have the urge to check their shoes for sand. 

Bamboo Grove is a full service restaurant and bar known for its warm atmosphere, but Kawika and his team also specialize in catering. Bring Kawika's food to your event or host it in their on-site Tiki Room. Make room in your fridge for leftovers, because Kawika never skimps on portion size no matter what you order— from the Kalua pork to a side of musubi rice balls. 

This cozy Portland coffee shop pays homage to Native ancestry and tradition. While you wait for your latte at Bison Coffee House, you'll notice many Native artifacts, collected for display by owner Loretta Guzman. The mounted bison head is a tribute to the livelihood of her people, the Shoshone-Bannock tribes. Even the coffee served at Bison Coffee House is from a Native-owned roaster In North Carolina. To accompany your coffee, grab a scone or a cookie, all of the delicious baked goods you'll find there are baked in-house!

Bonus: You'll often find the coffee shop is host to Native community events and fundraisers!

Sisters Terrie Brigham and Kim Brigham-Campbell, members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, have served wild, native-caught fish to the public since 2014. They opened Brigham Fish Market in Cascade Locks, Oregon to share their generations-old family fishing traditions. Customers can buy fish fresh from the Columbia River at the market, like sturgeon and salmon in the spring and steelhead in the fall. Kim, Terrie, and their family catch all of it.

Bury Me In Gold is owned by Anji Anujin and her husband, Michael Freiburger. Together, they've created a unique piercing shop that is above and beyond the rest. They only source ethically-made and conflict-free gold body jewelry, and their variety of styles is rarely, if ever, found in your standard shop. Born in Mongolia, Anji was the first person to do professional body piercing there, and eventually moved to the United States to learn more. She has become a globally sought-after piercer and style curator and has intentionally designed Bury Me In Gold to be a safe and inclusive space. 

Clarissa Griego opened Café Calaveras in 2025 to celebrate Latinx pride and create a sense of belonging for the Mexican diaspora through cafecito and culture. Inspired by Día de los Muertos, the colorful pop-up coffee shop brings people together over quality drinks and community, fostering connection, representation, and joy.

Morning Dove Barranger founded Coral Story Beauty in 2018, five years after postpartum skin and health issues left her searching for green beauty products. She created a place with a large variety of clean beauty products for you to walk in, talk to someone who has done the research on natural and organic products, and find the best makeup and skincare for you. Morning Dove's gorgeous Portland store is home to everything you need to pamper yourself, from silk robes to decadent bar soaps.

At Cultural Blends, owner Troy Douglass wants people to embrace all cultures and create peace by bridging cultural gaps through common bonds, like sports and clothing. At Troy's store, you'll find walls lined with sneakers and racks full of vintage sports wear as well as Troy's famous "The Best Coast" West coast inspired t-shirt. He wants each customer who walks in to his shop, located in Portland's Lloyd Center, to feel safe and valued. 

Dark Horse Tattoo is a collective of Sasha King and other talented tattoo artists. Sasha and the Dark Horse team are entirely focused on customer experience, and are happy to answer any questions you may have before, during, or after your tattoo. 

Whether you're looking for bold color work, smooth black and grey, or crisp linework, when you visit Dark Horse you can expect to walk out with a beautiful custom tattoo. The busy Belltown studio also accepts walk-in clients. 

The Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center opened in 2009 to celebrate the culture and living heritage of the Duwamish people. Alongside exhibits and community programs, visitors can explore a thoughtfully curated gift shop featuring Native-made art, jewelry, and handcrafted goods that honor Indigenous traditions and the spirit of the Duwamish River.

Located just steps away from Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market, Eighth Generation is a strong, ethical alternative to “Native-inspired” art through its artist-centric approach and 100% Native-designed products. The store is owned by the Snoqualmie tribe, with products ranging from gorgeous wool blankets to stunning jewelry, plus soaps, candles, towels, and more. 

Emmett Watson opened Seattle's first oyster bar, Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar, in 1978. The bar quickly set the standard for shellfish service in the region. Its fresh take on oysters quickly became a template for countless other oyster bars in the Pacific Northwest. Brian Trask (Oglala Lakota) took over the historic spot in 2024 and began sourcing clams, salmon, and most oysters from Indigenous suppliers, with a long-term goal of sourcing all food products locally.

Rachel Perez has always wanted to provide a service to her community. In March 2022 she fulfilled that dream when she opened Family West Dentistry to honor her culture, values, and morals.

Growing up as a woman of color in Colorado, she knows how difficult it can be to find a dental office that is clean, respectful, and focused on quality dental care. Rachel and her team, which is made up entirely of dental professionals of color, treat all customers with dignity, respect, and compassion. 

Family West Dentistry accepts all PPO insurance plans, Medicaid, and offers up to 50% off services from crowns to emergency dentistry for patients paying with cash. 

Emily and Lee Fergestrom founded Fortuity Cellars in 2017 with a thirst for the vintner's way of life. When the husband and wife duo met in Seattle, Emily was working in public affairs and Lee in product management for start-ups. A mutual love for wine brought the two together, and before long, they tied the knot, quit their jobs, and embarked on a wine journey to Yakima.

Today, Fortuity Cellars carries a wide assortment of wine that is perfect for any occasion. Their fruit-forward wines are sold in one-of-a-kind bottles and pair well with any food. 

Bonus: Fortuity Cellars has gorgeous property available to rent for weddings and other events.

Estabon Hayes, a Spokane Nation citizen, and Destiny Petroske, a Lummi Nation citizen, opened Hest Collaborations to solve problems they kept running into in the garment printing space. Unlike other garment printers, Hest Collaborations can print in many colors, they don't charge excess fees, and there's no minimum order. 

Alongside quality clothes with timeless designs, Estabon and Destiny's storefront sells art, beadwork, and other goods from Native artists and vendors.

Fun-fact: 'Hest' means 'good' in the Spokane Nation language. 

Wife and husband team Kris and Blake Wabinga-Akui opened their food truck in 2020 to serve Hawaiian cuisine with "love and Aloha in every plate." At Hina's Island Grindz and Catering find huge portions of comfort food at an affordable price. Blake and Kris go above and beyond, whether they're introducing you to your new favorite dish or helping you get food to your car. Loyal customers rave about almost every dish on the menu, but you can't get wrong with the tender and crispy Adobo Fried Chicken or the flavor-packed mac salad. 

With a team of 10+ experienced therapists, iAmClinic is committed to removing barriers and facilitating personal growth. They employ evidence-based treatment modalities specially tailored to efficiently help individuals achieve their goals and foster positive change in their lives.

Founded in 2022 by Jenny Slagle, a member of the Yakama Nation and descendant of the Northern Arapaho Tribe, Indigenous Eats is a place where tradition meets innovation and food brings people together. Discover the flavors and history of contemporary Native American cuisine, and experience the warmth and authenticity of the restaurant, featuring Native American music and artwork by local artists. Stop by their original location on E Boone Ave or their second location in Downtown Spokane. No reservations required.

Fun fact: The fry bread recipe comes from Jenny's mother.

Founded in 2022 by Jenny Slagle, a member of the Yakama Nation and descendant of the Northern Arapaho Tribe, Indigenous Eats is a place where tradition meets innovation and food brings people together. Discover the flavors and history of contemporary Native American cuisine, and experience the warmth and authenticity of the restaurant, featuring Native American music and artwork by local artists. Stop by their original location on E Boone Ave or their second location in Downtown Spokane. No reservations required.

Fun fact: The fry bread recipe comes from Jenny's mother.

Catch Kaigani Craft each week in Seattle's historic Pike Place Market. There, owner Jacinthe Demmert sells handwoven jewelry, basketry, and clothing. Jacinthe grew up in the Stáas’taas clan of the Haida Nation in Alaska. She learned the traditional style of basketry from her mother and wood-crafting from her father, which led her to explore innovative ways to work with textiles. Beyond Seattle, Jacinthe's work can be found all over the U.S. and Western regions of Canada.

Jacinthe's art makes the perfect gift for its longevity, craftsmanship, and unique designs.

Kari Rowe is a natural born artist and at Kari Rowe Photography, she makes subjects feel completely comfortable in front of the lens. With mixed Indigenous and European roots, Kari is comfortably nomadic, traveling the world as a commercial photographer, creative director, designer, and Indigenous activist. She has created global campaigns, worked with some of the most respected brands in the world and received international acclaim for her photography. Through her business, she helps to document untold stories of modern Indigenous people.

Indigenous mother-daughter duo Molly and Amalia opened La Paloma Tacoma in July of 2022 as a gift shop and community haven. The shop showcases artisans of historically marginalized identities and seeks to be a welcoming and inclusive space for all. Each visit to La Paloma is a new experience, with curated products ranging from hand-beaded jewelry, crystals, vintage clothing, indoor plants, home decor, and much more. The shop also serves as an event space where they host cooking and crafting classes, private events, and a “Lazy Sunday” vendor market every Sunday.

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Growing up, Deanna Teasley would practice haircuts on her Barbies. Fast forward, Deanna has been a hair professional for the last 20 years and continues to impress her community with talent and compassion. At her shop, Lawtiwa Barbersalon she welcomes folx of all identities, specializing in all types of hair cuts, colors, and textures. The shop is an active ally of the LGBTQIA community and seeks to promote diversity.

Fun fact: Deanna won 2nd place in the Battle of the Blades Ladybarber competition in 2019!

When Frankie Goodman and Kaleilani Apo moved to Seattle, they knew they wanted to realize their dreams of opening a tiki lounge that welcomed people from all walks of life. Enter: Little Tin, their garden-styled speakeasy, which aims to share Hawaiian culture, food, and music with Ballard and beyond.

Frankie's background in botany helps her dream up delicious cocktails that combine plant medicine, Hawaiian juices, and other flavorings. Little Tin's cocktails, like the Koi Fish (London dry gin, Hawaiian lilikoi, house ginger puree, coconut cream and orange blossom water), are infused with the Little Tin Mother Tincture of lemon balm, lavender and catnip.

At the bar, choose your own adventure: nestle yourself into a cozy, plant-draped nook inside, or decompress in the backyard garden. Wherever you settle in, get ready to order something delicious, whether that's a cocktail or a pupu (snack) plate of coconut shrimp, chicken wings, or veggie dumplings. 

MEKA is a slow fashion designer who specializes in custom made, small lot collections, and one-of-a-kind women’s wear. MEKA has been devoted to encouraging slow fashion with locally made garments made by the designer herself, redesigns along with her slow fashion advocacy. MEKA is also a community activist using fashion as a platform to create space for her Indigenous Community, spreading awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and our Two Spirit Relatives. MEKA in partnership with Seattle Restored currently has a brick and mortar pop up on 5th Ave in Seattle through mid January 2025.

At Nacho Mama's, owner Debra LeComb dishes out plates of nachos piled high with all the fixings and piping hot, crispy fry bread. Debra launched her restaurant in 2022, proudly serving Native American recipes she grew up with. Stop by for breakfast to enjoy a classic plate of eggs, bacon, and pancakes, or swing by for dinner and order a heap of zucchini curly fries paired with a juicy Rez burger.  

Beyond serving up seriously delicious food, Debra is committed to giving back to the community she grew up in. Nacho Mama's collaborates with outreach organizations to provide rehabilitation services and mental health assistance to homeless individuals in the area.

Bonus: Stop by on Fridays to receive a free piece of fry bread with any entree purchase! 

Native Arts & Culture Foundation is a nonprofit run by President and CEO Lulani Arquette. Lulani wants to inspire healing within Indigenous communities and among Native peoples as well as throughout the general population. Native Arts & Culture Foundation provokes thought, sparks discussion, explores solutions, and adds a vital contribution to their communities and world. Lulani focuses on the power of arts and collaboration to strengthen Native communities and promote positive social change with American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native peoples in the United States.

Native Creations is located at the Outlet Collection Seattle owned by Nita Hemingway, an Alaska Native American  Nita makes and delicately decorates her vibrant dreamcatchers with beads, charms, and decals. Each dreamcatcher is created to be one of a kind. At Native Creations, in addition to dreamcatchers, she sells perler bead art keychains, wool ponchos, jewelry, and other accessories.

O.W.N. is a health and strength coaching company owned and operated by Shea and Adrian J. Mendez. They started this mission in 2016 in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood with the belief that everyone should invest in themselves, and wanted to do their part to help educate coach, and support those wanting to reach their mental and physical goals.

O.W.N Health & Fitness is a one-stop shop where you can work on "owning" your body, "owning" your mindset, and O.W.N. your life!

Did You Know? The name “O.W.N.” was re-used (with the permission of the family) and most commonly associated with The Ultimate Warrior / One Warrior Nation, who was Shea's god-father. The name is used to continue to carry on his spirit and tradition and pass on the support and love he gave to so many others.

Mark McConnell grew up eating his mom's cooking at family gatherings and powwows on the Blackfeet Rez in Browning, Montana. After moving to Seattle, McConnell and his partner, Cecilia Rikard, decided to follow their passion and open Seattle's first Native food truck, serving delicious traditional Blackfeet fry bread, tacos, and other creations inspired by Mark's family recipes.

Also try their Off the Rez Cafe at Burke Museum.

Mark McConnell grew up eating his mom’s cooking at family gatherings and powwows on the Blackfeet Rez in Browning, Montana. In 2019, Mark and his partner Cecilia Rikard opened Off The Rez Cafe at the Burke Museum, building on the success of Seattle’s first Native food truck, serving delicious traditional Blackfeet fry bread, tacos, and other creations inspired by Mark’s family recipes.

Also try their Off The Rez food truck and catering.

Opal Nail Studio owners Kayla Wakayama and Shelby Miller are taking a fresh and modern take on nail salon culture. They work hard to create and maintain a healthy work and relaxing environment by using clean, non-toxic products, and polishes. Plus, all their nail art is hand painted! Kayla, Shelby, and Opal Nail's talented team are proving there is beauty in simplicity. Book your appointment with Opal Nail Studio to bring a new life to your nails with a kaleidoscope of colors and healthier nail care options.

Patrick Choy grew up in Hawaii working in his family's award-winning restaurant and discovered his passion for baking at an early age. After an extensive career as a pastry chef, Patrick moved to Seattle to pursue his dream of opening a neighborhood bakery. A popular destination for sweet and savory pastries and custom cakes, the cafe features a Hawaiian-inspired lunch menu.

As a Xicana and Indigenous woman, Cece Meadows grew up being a part of two cultures and seeing beauty in both. At Prados Beauty, you can see the blending of cultures in the inclusivity of their brand, their community, and their products. Prados' motto is "Proudly Indigenous, Unapologetically Beautiful," and their high-quality makeup and beauty products, like their Matriarch Collection, will help you feel unapologetically beautiful.

Bonus: The Prados Promise is Cece's commitment to her community, to put time, money, and mentorship back into Indigenous communities.

Wife duo Madison and Debby Sadok started Q Boutique in 2022 to promote LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion year-round. They grew tired of seeing companies profit from LGBTQ+ people during pride month while doing little to no giving back to the LBGTQ+ communities they claim to support. Madison and Debby created a business in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that could offer a solution: LGBTQ+ pride gear offered all year long. 

Bonus: The Q Boutique space will also be used for community gatherings in the hours the shop isn’t open in addition to being a boutique.

In 2017, Ryan Gobin left his career in law enforcement to continue serving his community in a different way: through delicious food. He opened Ryan's REZ-ipes Food Truck in Tulalip Market, serving gourmet smashburgers, nachos, shaved ice, frybread, and more. 

Having an event? You're in luck: Ryan's REZ-ipes offers breakfast and dinner catering services! Each package comes complete with a custom menu and the added bonus of music via his truck's built-in, state-of-the-art sound system. 

Pro Tip: Head to their website to see the truck's weekly schedule. 

In 2015, Devon Fiddler launched SheNative, a lifestyle brand that's led, made, and created by Indigenous women. After graduating college, Devon's first job entailed working with First Nations entrepreneurs. Hearing their stories inspired her to start her own company with the mission of elevating Indigenous women and girls and diminishing the racism and stereotypes that she grew up with as an Indigenous woman. SheNative is a project based on a childhood dream to be a fashion designer. Devon works with Indigenous designers to create leather bags, accessories, and sustainable apparel aimed at engaging Indigenous knowledge and skills.

Chef Shawn Tibbitts was weeks away from opening his business before personal tragedy struck in 2017. Completely broke, Shawn put aside his restaurant dreams until he got a call from an old classmate who offered to bankroll his business. Today at Tibbitts @ Fern Hill, he is paying back that generosity and serving up delicious food. 

Shawn attracts visitors to his tiny, five-table Tacoma restaurant from miles around with his locally famous breakfast dishes, including the aptly named "Meat and Gravy Bomb" and salted caramel banana pancakes. Shawn also uses his diner to volunteer with his community.

Fun fact: Shawn regularly serves free meals on holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even Mother's Day. 

Autumn Dawn Monteau, Esq. opened Tradish Trading Company in 2025 to honor Native traditions while embracing modern approaches to healing, wellness, art, and self-expression. Tradish is a Native American woman-owned lifestyle brand and boutique built on the foundation of Indigenous culture, creativity, and community. Tradish Trading Company features gallery-grade Native art, handcrafted goods, gifts, wellness products, and a signature line of clothing and accessories.

The Tripp family of the Tlingit Nation has been supporting Indigenous artists throughout Alaska and Canada's northwest coast since 1967 through Tripp's Mt. Juneau Trading Post. Current owner Jack Tripp and his team individually select each locally-made item that fills his two-story store. Tripp's is similar to a museum, and Jack loves to share knowledge with customers. 

Jack's shop specializes in Alaska Native art and jewelry, most of which is made in-store. He hopes to strengthen the culture and heritage of his people through the representation of their art.

Located in the heart of Bend, Oregon, Turtle Island Coffee is an Indigenous, queer, and Two-Spirit-owned cafe serving seasonal, locally-sourced fare and delicious coffee. Owners Beth Brady and Téh opened the spot in [year], seeking to create a safe space for those marginalized and othered in majority white, cisgendered, heteronormative-dominated spaces. They want Turtle Island Coffee to exist as a place of community and connection where individuals feel safe to exist, play, laugh, work, and be at ease. 

Enjoy bagels and rice bowls prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and fisheries. Be sure to pick up a bag of their coffee beans, cultivated and harvested in Honduras by the Lenca People, and roasted Chochenyo Ohlone Land (pre-colonized Oakland California), to take home! 

Fun Fact: The coffee shop's name refers to a shared Indigenous story of creation: Once, before time and when the world was water, our universe existed on the back of a turtle, called Turtle Island. 

Colton Thomas and Maritza Moreno opened Valiant in 2016 as a barbershop and have since expanded it into a salon and barber collective. Rooted in Muskogee Creek, Cherokee, and Latina heritage, Valiant is a community space where diversity, respect, and inclusivity thrive and everyone feels welcome.

If you've had authentic Neapolitan pizza, you know just how crave-worthy it is. Unlike pizzerias that claim to make the "real thing," Via Tribunali always uses their wood-burning brick oven, imported directly from maples and bricks made from the ashes of Mt. Vesuvius. Via Tribunali is owned by the same pair who own Seattle's Off The Rez, Mark McConnell and Cecilia Rikard. Stop in to relax and enjoy a delicious bottle of wine and traditional margherita pizza!

Fun fact: There's another location in Queen Anne.

If you've had authentic Neapolitan pizza, you know just how crave-worthy it is. Unlike pizzerias that claim to make the "real thing," Via Tribunali always uses their wood-burning brick oven, imported directly from maples and bricks made from the ashes of Mt. Vesuvius. Via Tribunali is owned by the same pair who own Seattle's Off The Rez, Mark McConnell and Cecilia Rikard. Stop in to relax and enjoy a delicious bottle of wine and traditional margherita pizza!

Fun fact: There's another location in Capitol Hill.

An enrolled member of the Colville Confederated Tribe, Mary Big Bull-Lewis grew up noticing a lack of Indigenous representation. In 2019, Mary and her husband Rob founded Wenatchi Wear, located on the P’Squosa (Wenatchi) homelands in the neighborhood she grew up in. Their apparel brand harnesses purposeful design to create awareness of and celebrate Indigenous communities. The store features a variety of t-shirts, hoodies, and tank tops designed by Mary, alongside books, accessories, and other items from other Native artists, authors, and creators.

World Pizza is an all vegetarian pizza shop specializing in slices and whole pies seven days a week. Owners, and wife and husband team, Wren and Aaron Crosleycone serve thin crust vegetarian and vegan pizza. The atmosphere at World Pizza is just as good as the food, Wren, Aaron, and their staff are friendly and will go above and beyond to make you feel welcome.

Bonus: World Pizza was first opened in the 1990's in the Belltown neighborhood by Aaron and his brother Adam. Ask Wren and Aaron about the journey World Pizza has been through to be what it is today.