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Monague Native Crafts Ltd.
The Spirit of Service is in Our Family.
Your one stop shop for handmade and unique Native Indian Crafts and Giftwares, Jewelry and Accessories.
Traveling from the Pow Wow trail to the world of international business, Monague Native Crafts Ltd. – for more than 25 years, has become one of Canada’s leading producers and suppliers of high-quality, handcrafted Native American products to the world market.
Monague Native Crafts Ltd. is 100% Native Owned and operated company. The family is a member of the Beausoleil First Nation (Ojibway) of Ontario, Canada. They combine traditional teachings with their more contemporary experiences to offer a unique presentation of their vision in the form of high-quality, impressive and unique products.
Monague Native Crafts Ltd.’s product line includes: dream catchers, mandella shields, medicine pouch, medicine wheels, pottery, jewelry, stationeries, candles and incense, chimes and various Native accessories.
Each item has an enchanting story. Stories that help spread messages of our Native Culture around the world.
Dream Catchers – One of the most beautiful stories in Native American Indian mythology. It is said that in the night air, there are good dreams and bad dreams. Good dreams go through the loop’s web into the one sleeping while the bad dreams become hopelessly tangled in the web where they perish at the first light of dawn.
Vision Seekers – A quartz in the center of this dream catcher’s web is meant to increase the capacity for spiritual communication, the quartz aids in removing negative thoughts. The genuine semi-precious stones are meant to enhance spiritual communications. A vision seeker can be individually selected to match personalities or to compliment the spiritual path chosen by individuals.
Inukshuks – Inukshuks are among the oldest and most important stone structures created and placed by man. It is often venerated as a symbol of survival in the traditional way, or a welcoming symbol for travelers or signifying a place of spiritual power. The Inukshuk message: Everyone can make a difference. An inukshuk symbolize awareness of our obligation to ourselves, our environment and our future generations.
Power of Dreams, Dream Catcher – We can learn many things about our journey through our dreams. The crystal symbolizes the communication process as our dreams offer guidance. The pouch represents the medicine that our dreams provide in the healing process. The eagle feathers symbolize the ultimate protection from the Great One.
Wanderer, Dream Catcher – Often we find our dreams wander all over and that we can have different dreams in one night. The Wanderer dream catcher honours this ability of our spirit to wander in dreams.
Generations, Dream Catcher – Native Culture and history has traditionally been verbally passed down from one generation to the next. Childred are considered our leaders of tomorrow. “Generations” has been created to honour the continuance of our life cycle through our children and their children.
Chief Mandellas – Chiefs, the Warriors of Our Past. Mandellas serve to remind us of the great service that our leaders, past and present, provide as they work towards the betterment of the future for all.
Totems – The animal fetish is positioned in every Dream Catcher, Accessory, Jewelry, Shield and Pottery to remind us of our strong connection to our animal brothers and sisters whose relationship to us is often reflected in our dreams.
Talking Sticks – Native Culture has many customs that can be adapted into today’s society and can be very helpful. The Talking Stick is one that helps bring order and authority to a group gathering. Only the holder of the Talking Stick is entitled to speak. The Talking Stick can be passed on to the person who desires to speak next.
Feathers – Traditionally, Native people were honoured for their accomplishments by presentation of an Eagle Feather. The honour feather has been prepared in the spirit and memory of this tradition and is presented in recognition of accomplishments.
Smudging – Smudging is an ancient and sacred ritual of cleansing and purifying using sacred herbs. The smoke cleanses the energy and then carries the prayers upwards into the spirit skies. It is important to be clear in mind and heart when preparing for smudging.
Monague Blessing Boxes – When we perform a blessing, we send our requests out into the universe and call on our ancestors to send positive energy and thoughts to us. We are humble. We recognize that we are in need of advice and nurturing and we ask the powers of the universe to embrace and encompass us.
Earth Mother Dream Catcher – This original piece of work embraces a very powerful message and concept. The circle and protective web around the “Earth” symbolizes not only our human mother but also our Mother Earth. The protective circle is contained within a larger circle depicting the young and the next to be born. The symbolism of our Earth Mother Dream Catcher is to remind us that we have an inherent responsibility to look after our Mother, the Earth - nature, environment - and that we pass this responsibility to our children.
Energy Dream Catcher – Spiritual energy is an unseen force in our lives. The design of the genuine semi-precious stones in the web symbolize this energy.
Spirit Strands – A glass bead and crystal spirit strand attracts positive energies and assists in bringing serenity and calmness to your travel experience.
Primitive Images Jewelry – This line has been created in honour of our many Nations. The designs, symbols and materials from many Nations are brought together. This collection represents and emphasizes the unity, understanding and honour between our many cultures. Each piece has been created in this spirit in the hope that it will carry the healing powers of universal peace to the wearer.
Genuine Semi-Precious Stones Jewelry -
Monague Pottery Giftware:
Wedding Vase – A symbolic act of eternal union, the rite of marriage sanctifies the commitment between man and woman to create a life partnership. This collection of pottery recognizes the duality of marriage, whether traditional or religious. Though bound, each partner honours the other with respect and love. The pouch contains sage, an herb, that blesses the union.
Birds of a Feather Vase – Birds are such intricate creatures, magnificent in their beauty. How often have we taken the time to gaze at a bird n flight or to watch birds at play or hear birds sing to the morning sun. This pottery collection honours our feathered relatives, creatures of the boundless air. Akin to creating a bird’s nest, such care and time has been put into this home – a sublime piece of art that involves love. Perfect for housewarming or baby shower gift.
Indian Pride Vase – This piece of pottery is shaped with an outstanding chest to depict the price of our Native Heritage. Our history books fail to portray the honourability and integrity of the original peoples of this continent. Native Culture remains strong and proud and is experiencing an increasing awareness and value from others sharing this land. May this piece remind us to have respect for our Original Culture.
Seasons Change Pottery – This collection of pottery brings to our attention the amazing natural process of seasonal change that Mother Earth displays to us. She gently reminds us that we can make our life more serene by embracing the fact that all things in life change and continuously evolve.
