Culture, Community & Commerce
To create a place where visitors can shop handcrafted goods and discover Indigenous tourism experiences across Manitoba.
Explore Indigenous is a retail and showcase space created and managed by Indigenous Tourism Manitoba, located inside The Forks Market. The space sells locally made Indigenous products from artisans across Manitoba, and also serves as a place where Indigenous tourism businesses can host events and workshops.
Authentic Retail Store
Featuring authentic, Indigenous-made handcrafted products, apparel, artwork, and gifts from artisans across Manitoba.
Tourism Information Hub
Where visitors can learn about Indigenous tourism experiences, regional itineraries, and operators throughout Manitoba.
The space supports ITM members by increasing visibility, creating retail opportunities, and connecting operators and artisans directly with visitors from Manitoba and around the world.
Connecting visitors directly with Manitoba artisans & living culture.
Jordan Stranger
Totem Doodem • Peguis First Nation
Jordan Stranger is an Anishinaabe artist and graphic designer from Peguis First Nation known for his colourful style represented through murals, illustrations, and graphic design. Stranger’s work is deeply rooted in the traditions within contemporary Indigenous culture, and he uses his life experiences and spiritual practice learned through Ojibwe teachings to drive his artistic passions.
His murals and artwork using cultural influences and symbolism can be found throughout the city of Winnipeg, and he is the designer and artist behind the Winnipeg 150 logo.
Special Blessing Artwork
Jordan created a special piece of artwork for the space itself — a work intended to bless the store and carry a message of inclusion, welcome, and shared understanding. The piece reflects the spirit of Explore Indigenous: a place for culture, community, and connection.
How the Space Is Used & Opportunities for Members
Explore Indigenous provides multiple benefits and physical connection points for ITM members across Manitoba.
Retail Opportunities
Artisans can showcase and sell authentic, handmade goods in a high-traffic location at The Forks — one of Manitoba’s most visited destinations.
Tourism Promotion
Tour operators can share brochures, information, and stories about their experiences, helping visitors discover tourism opportunities throughout the province.
Workshop & Event Space
Open to members who wish to host workshops, demonstrations, small gatherings, or cultural programming to engage directly with visitors and share knowledge.
Increased Visibility
Members gain valuable exposure to diverse audiences visiting The Forks every week:
- Local Winnipeg & regional shoppers
- Canadian domestic travellers
- International visitors from around the world
- Event attendees and conference guests
Collaborative Space
A connection point — a physical representation of Manitoba’s Indigenous tourism community working together to elevate, empower, and support one another.
Operating Hours & Location
Thursday – Sunday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
*Extended hours may apply during peak tourism seasons or special events.
Location: Inside The Forks Market, 1 Forks Market Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4L9
Host an Event or Sell Your Products
Members interested in using the space for workshops, events, demonstrations, or to sell their authentic products are encouraged to reach out to our space manager to discuss availability and booking opportunities.
Taytum
Ambassador & Space Manager, Indigenous Tourism Manitoba
We Invite You to Experience It Firsthand
Whether you are an ITM member looking to participate, an artisan interested in retail opportunities, a tourism operator wanting to increase visibility, or a visitor looking to shop with intention — we invite you to stop by.
Explore Indigenous is more than a store — it is a living expression of Indigenous creativity, entrepreneurship, and tourism excellence in Manitoba. Come visit us at The Forks and see what’s possible when community, culture, and commerce come together.