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On the Tsuut’ina Nation, we say “GUJAKA NANIYAɁI” which means “WELCOME”. 

Support Indigenous and local artists and businesses at the fifth annual Christmas on the Nation Holiday Market December 12, 13, 14, 2025.   Proudly presented in partnership with the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre and Taza.  This unique holiday market will feature over 200 Indigenous and local artists.

Artisans and makers promise to amaze you with their talents and sincerely appreciate your commitment to supporting local. Find the perfect gift for someone on your list or treat yourself with a beautiful new treasure. Don’t miss out on the warmth and welcome of the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation.

Enjoy a festive indoor holiday atmosphere, Tsuut’ina Nation dance performances, indoor tipi, Elder stories, photos with Santa, live holiday characters, and food from our concession in the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex. 

On Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13 the market hours are 11 am to 7 pm. Sunday December 14 market hours are 11 am – 4 pm.  We are excited to offer live music and Indigenous performances to our unique holiday market.  As well as our large indoor tipi with visits and stories from our Elders.


Tickets to Christmas on the Nation will be available at the door on
December 12, 13, and 14 (Fri, Sat, Sun)

Cash, debit and credit welcome

Cost is $10/person, children 12 and under are welcome at no charge.

FREE PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT THE 7 CHIEFS SPORTSPLEX & CHIEF JIM STARLIGHT CENTRE

Event Details

Friday, December 12
  • The market opens at 11 am and closes at 7 pm
  • Visit with wandering holiday characters
  • Photos with Santa
  • Tsuut’ina Nation dance performances 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm
  • Elder Storytelling in the indoor tipi 12 pm and 4 pm
Saturday, December 13
  • The market opens at 11 am, and closes at 7 pm
  • Coca Cola Holiday Caravan with Santa visits the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex 10:30 am
  • Visit with wandering holiday characters
  • Photos with Santa
  • Tsuut’ina Nation dance performances 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm
  • Elder Storytelling in the indoor tipi 2 pm and 4 pm
Sunday, December 14
  • The market opens at 11 am, and closes at 4 pm
  • Visit with wandering holiday characters
  • Photos with Santa
  • Tsuut’ina Nation dance performance at 12 pm 
  • JUNO Nominee Armond Duck Chief performance at 2 pm
Cost $10/person, 12 and under are free
Location

Seven Chiefs Sportsplex and Chief Jim Starlight Centre 19 Bullhead Road, Tsuut’ina Nation

Click here for address/directions

Our vendor spots are currently sold out.  You can inquire via our Contact page to be added to the waitlist.

Thank you very much for your support and interest in our holiday market.

To learn more about development on the beautiful Tsuut’ina Nation, visit www.togetherattaza.com.

SIYISGAASTHANK YOU!  Proudly hosted by the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre on the beautiful Tsuut’ina Nation

Thanks to Our Sponsors

 

See the artists and vendors who are joining us this year!

15 Apparel
49 Native Design
A Cree Iskwew Design
Abalone Shines Photobooth 
Adaawewigamig
AKL Creations 
Alanna Bluebird
Alex’s improvers ltd
All that Jaz
Amirals
Amopiyesis Creationz 
Apanaki Creations
Artful Dreams 
Arts/crafts and clothing
Asham Creations 
Autumn Dawn Beads
Autumn’s Native Gifts
Bada Jean Visual Artist
Barefoot and Beaded
Beeleaf
BEESHIP: Native Bee Homes
Big Aunty Creations
Big Chief  Apparel
BIG D’S CREATIONS 
Birch & Berry
Blackfoot Sage
Blue Bird Beading
Blue Feather Creations
Blue Flower by Eagletail 
Boogiebeach
Broken Heart Rodeo
Buffalo Spirit Beads & Gifts
Bull Bear Creations
Busy Bees Beading
Butterfly Designs 
Calgary Chocosweeats Factorie
Calgary matriarch collective
Cattleman’s Jerky 
Cowgirl Covers
Cozy Cabin Creations
Cree_ationz
Creeative Customs
Dazzle by Pari
Dit’oni Designs
DIY CustomdesignsbyPatti
Dominican Jewelery 
Doodle Bug Creations
dōTERRA
Dragonfly Jewels
Eagle Trail Novelties
Eaglefly Creations
Ecuathentic
Ellie Star Blanket
Emeraldhennayyc
Emerson’s Cree designs 
Flores Clothing Boutique 
Four Pines
Fox This Designs
Gordon Wesley art 
Gris Fashion
Handmade & Haida
Hornaments
Hummingbird Creations 
Ian Earl
Indigenous Trails-The Maya 
Inspire Designs 3D
Ironstar
J&J’s Jewelry Boutique 
Jnb.neechieartistries
Kalum Teke Dan 
Kayla Ahenakew 
Kihew and Rose
Kisangani-Creations 
Ko-Hi Streetwear & Designs
La MonLa Montagnaise Creations
Landties
Latenightlumbersnack.ca
Laura’s Crafts 
Let Them Play Apparel
Liam Loves Rocks
Little Chief Sisters
Little drum
Little Star Artistry 
LIZARD Crafts & Designs
Loretta’s Wellness Circle
Luxabels
Many Guns trading co 
MatriThread Collective 
MC Creations
Medicine Bear Arts
Meguinis crafts 
Métis Inspirations 
Michael hill designs
Midnight Sun Elegance
Milly & Vey Inc
Mycindium Glass
Mystical joys
MYTHIANCE
Nasta Images
Native Diva Creations
Native Souls and Craft
NativezUnited 
Nīnághā Spirit Wear 
Noodin Designs
Northern Plume Creations
Northern Wild Flower Denesuline
Odawa Studios
Oji Creations 
Onespotsister creations 
Pappiianokbeadwork
Pat’s jewelry 
Peace Country Bison Jerky
Phoenix Faith Creations 
Pius and teresa bead and art work
Powwow Styles 
Prairie Buffalo
Prairie Winds Candle Co
Rara Joy
Raven Willow creations 
Red Moon Curios
Redfox Apparel 
ReRide Western Wear 
Rider Native Art
Rose’s Crafts
Sacrd Thunder
Sacred Earth Extracts 
Sacred Seven Designs
Sah Denitle Beadwork
Samphire Jewelry Canvas Creations 
Sandi’z Designz
Sassy Custom Creations
Sassy Spoon Designs
Scott Laboucan Art 
Serene Saulteaux Cree-ations
Shepherd Originals 
sherwood gluten free
Sidzanagha
Silver & Ivy Beads
Silver Sisters 
Silversmith Craft
Simon Rose Author
Singing Swan Apparel 
Sonya North Peigan
starlight art & design
Stunning Creations
Sugar Rush
Sukapii
Sweetgrass skin company
Tannis Arlidge
Tatanka & Wanblee 
The Doodled Feather
The Grounding Stone
The Nerdy Rodeo Girl Leather Co
The Peaceful Forest
The Rez Life
The Savory Spoon Foods
The sparkling Buffalo 
The Uncle Hunters
Three Little Owls Creations 
Three Sisters Soap Inc.
Thunder Beings Rising 
Thunderwoman Gallery
Tiarific Canine
To Rest Y’all Souls SPA 
Treasure Girl by Sonia
Trinkets
Tropical delights 
Tsuut’ina Museum Gift Shop 
Tumbleweed Brand 
Ukrainian Fine Foods 
Unified Trade LTD 
Urbanlytradish
Wichapi Crafts
Wild Gold Jewelery
Wild Mint Arts
Wind in the Trees Creation
Wired Creations 
Wonderland Jewelry
Zeedout