Let’s face it, the holidays are often a time of overconsumption, with disposable decorations, gift wrap, and even gift-giving just for its own sake. This time of the year can also provide an opportunity to give in a way that aligns with your values and directs resources toward causes you care about. 

If you’re looking for meaningful gift ideas that support Indigenous food sovereignty, we’ve got you covered: 

The Indigenous Food Lab Market Curated Chef’s Box contain many wonderful products that directly support Indigenous producers, including a special variety of Ramona Farms, Tepary beans, cedar salt, and elderberry vinaigrette. We also offer smaller Indigenous Pantry Boxes full of Indigenous alternatives to pantry staples and Snack Packs featuring cricket bars and pemmican!  

For folks in the Twin Cities area, you can pick them up at the Indigenous Food Lab market. For those further afield, you can place an order online to have the boxes delivered directly to you or your loved one.  

A cookbook from an Indigenous chef or restaurant is always a great present for the foodie in your life. Some of our favorites are Original Local: Indigenous Foods, Stories, and Recipes from the Upper Midwest by Heid E. Erdrich, Fresh Alaska by Rob Kinneen, and of course, our own book: The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen. 

A gift card to the Indigenous Food Lab Market (via a Midtown Global Market gift card), Owamni, or another Native-owned business like Gatherings Cafe. 

Of course, if you’re in the area, drop by the Indigenous Food Lab to pick up some individual gifts like chocolate bars, spruce syrup, and hot sauce!