Wachiya

09/03/2026

Last chance before we head south! 🪿

The Wachiya booth at the Gathering Place in Waskaganish is open to everyone tomorrow, Thursday, September 3rd, from 1 PM to 6 PM.

Come browse moccasins, beadwork, birch bark, and handmade goods created by Cree artisans from across Eeyou Istchee. Every purchase supports our 230 Cree sellers.

📍 Gathering Place, Waskaganish
🕐 Thursday, September 3rd · 1 PM – 6 PM
🎟️ Open to the public

From your land, to your home. ;-)

09/01/2026

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For the past four months, we’ve been asking everyone who walks through our doors one simple question:

Where are you from?

So many of you stopped, looked into the camera, said “Wachiya,” and told us where you call home.

We’ve been keeping track. Now, we can finally show you.

This is Wachiya From series, a map of every hello. You’ll see each month come to life, then all the months together. Every point leads back to one little shop on Rue Saint-Paul, and to Eeyou Istchee, where so much of the work we share comes from.

Some of you came from just a few blocks away. Others came from the other side of the world.

Different places. Different languages. One word.

Wachiya.

Thank you for saying it. Thank you for visiting us. Most of all, thank you for supporting Cree artists and artisans.

We’ll keep asking.

Come in, say Wachiya, tell us where you’re from, and we’ll add you to the map.

From our land, to your home.

📍 79 Rue Saint-Paul E, Old Montréal

08/31/2026

From Chisasibi, Eeyou Istchee, artist Gilles Pelchat transforms antler into beautifully hand-carved earrings, with each pair taking on its own shape and character.

Available in-store & online at wachiya.com

ᒦᐧᑫᐦᒡ Meegwetch, Gilles, for sharing your work with us.

08/30/2026

Wachiya will be there! 🪿

Find us at the marketplace in Waskaganish on September 2 and 3 with moccasins, beadwork and more from artisans across Eeyou Istchee.

Stop by the Wachiya booth. One lucky shopper will have their purchase refunded. 👀

See you in Waskaganish! ❤️

📣 Our 20th Annual Members Assembly is almost here!❤️

If you haven't already, now is the perfect time to make plans to join us in 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏–𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Celebrate Cree creativity with fellow members through engaging workshops, artist demonstrations, cultural activities, our marketplace, entertainment, and the launch of CNACA's Strategic Plan 2026-2031.

We look forward to celebrating this special milestone together!

Photo by 📸: Tim Whiskeychan

08/30/2026

Wachiya is on the move, north to Waskaganish. 🪿

We’re bringing the store to CNACA’s 20th Annual Members Assembly, September 2–3 at the Waskaganish Gathering Place.

Discover moccasins, beadwork and more, made by artisans from across Eeyou Istchee.

Come visit the Wachiya booth. One lucky winner will have their purchase refunded.

From our land, to your home.

08/28/2026

Meet Elder Molly Rupert of Chisasibi, sharing in her own words some of the beautiful pieces she makes.

From the materials she works with to the techniques she uses, Molly gives us a glimpse into her creativity, craftsmanship, and the work she continues to create.

We’re honoured to share her work and her story with you at Wachiya.

08/26/2026

Hand-carved and painted by Johnny Mark of Mistissini, Eeyou Istchee 🪶

This striking antler sculpture captures a pair of Canada geese in flight, with the natural shape of the antler becoming part of the composition itself.

A unique piece of Cree craftsmanship that highlights movement, detail, and the beauty of natural materials.

Available in-store and online at Wachiya.

08/24/2026

ᑳᐧᐃᔨᐦᐧᑳᑯᐦᑎᐧᑳᔑᒡ • kaawiyihkwaakuhtikwaashich • beavertail snowshoe

Handcrafted by David Bosum Sr. of Oujé-Bougoumou, this pair of traditional beavertail snowshoes brings together function, craftsmanship and generations of knowledge.

Made with natural wood frames, rawhide webbing and sinew lacing, each snowshoe is finished with woven diamond designs, red painted details, and red and green yarn accents.

Created for travelling on the land and beautifully detailed for display, each pair reflects the precision and skill of traditional snowshoe making.

Available at Wachiya, in-store and online.

08/21/2026

Agnes shares a little about what she makes and her work as an artist. 💚

We’re proud to showcase the artists and makers whose skill, creativity, knowledge and know-how help keep these traditions alive and carry them forward.

08/19/2026

Bent, shaped and tied by hand, tamarack art in every size. 🌿🪶

From the smallest mini decoys to impressive large standing and flying pieces, this collection brings together the skill and creativity of artists from across Eeyou Istchee.

Discover the collection in-store at Wachiya or shop online.
Which one is your favourite? 👇