2024 Native Made Market

Join the community on “Small Business Saturday” to shop local and shop small, by shopping Native Made at the 2024 Native Made Market!

Join the community on Small Business Saturday to shop local and shop small, by shopping Native Made.

On November 30, 2024, the Native Made Market will host its third gathering, bringing together Indigenous artists, entrepreneurs, educators, and supporters to immerse attendees in Native cultures in a meaningful, engaging and impactful way.

This year, the event will be held at High Falls, overlooking the Genesee River, located at 60 Brown’s Race, Rochester, NY 14614. There is free street and garage parking available at the High Falls garage. Native Made founder Angelina Hilton shares “The fact that we’re on Haudenosaunee land, which is home of six different nations, what’s more local and small than honoring, celebrating and supporting the original inhabitants of this land?” Hilton says. “So helping to bring visibility to the cultures from around this specific area is truly important.” The market not only celebrates small businesses but also their deep-rooted origins.

In past years, visitors have had the opportunity to explore a diverse array of Native art, accessories, apparel, leather goods, sculptures, beadwork, and more. Esteemed speakers such as Angela Ferguson from Braiding the Sacred, Trish Corcoran and Ronalyn Pollack from the Indigenous Peoples Day Committee in Rochester, New York, Kendall Scott from RIT’s Native Future Stewards Program, along with storyteller Perry Ground and several more, have all significantly enriched the exchange of knowledge and fostered reciprocal engagement. Artist Cliff Redeye III (Seneca), who participated in the 2023 market, shared with Spectrum One News regarding the educational significance of the event. He emphasized that each booth offers insight into the diverse nations and personal narratives of the participants. Redeye explains that attendees inevitably gain valuable knowledge and understanding, regardless of whether they make purchases.

To foster inclusivity, the event welcomes allies’ participation through donations and in-kind contributions for door prizes. Additionally, the market will be ASL interpreted and live-streamed to enhance accessibility. With its vibrant artwork and engaging discussions, the market provides a unique opportunity for communities to build relationships and support one another.

The market was initially launched in 2022 at POP ROC in downtown Rochester. It quickly outgrew the space and was then held at Innovation Square in 2023. It has become clear this market is filling a need in the area and the team at Native Made is planning for 2024. f you are interested in becoming a vendor, please submit your application ASAP as space is limited!! We are also accepting sponsorship applications until September 01, 2024.

To sign up as a vendor, please submit your application no later than July 31, 2024. Click on the link below to fill out your application.

If you’re interested in participating as a sponsor please click the link below to sign up!!

To learn more about what you can expect, check out some of the news coverage from 2023 and view our gallery!