Our Story

As a Mama of two, a woman of Métis + Filipino roots, Christine Marie is the founder and CEO of Awasis Boutique. Awasis means "child" in Cree. While taking time off from teaching to be a stay at home Mama, Christine put her teaching areas Home Economics + Native Studies to use in a different capacity. What started off as sewing a few bibs + aprons for other Mamas due to exposure on social media, Christine quickly received continual orders and interest that led her to do some research on what was on the market for an Indigenous inspired baby/kids fashion line. To her surprise, there was no such thing in Canada.

4 months later, Awasis Boutique was born in Feb 2018 as an online shop. Featuring custom aprons, bibs, blankets, onesies, toddler tees + more. Within the first few months of launch date, retailers from both Saskatchewan and Alberta came across the products on social media which then led to several retail partnerships. Including Wanuskewin Heritage Park, USASK shop, Ready Set Baby + more. Whether you need a new item for your own little one, a gift to give, or a comfortable product for yourself, there is "a little something for EVERYone" in mind when creating products. Indigenous designed for ALL. Join in on the behind the scenes look at the design process, the mompreneur life or a look at the newest products by connecting with Awasis Boutique on Instagram/Facebook social media pages.

Representation matters. Now recognized as a National brand. With added services such as bulk custom orders, custom logos + guest speaker workshops. When you support Awasis Boutique not only are you adding style, comfort + practicality to your wardrobes, you are also helping to celebrate the Indigenous culture, revitalize Indigenous languages, support + strengthen Indigenous communities. As of 2024, we've donated over $110K back into the community. We will continue to do this, with you + our now team of 3, one product at a time. Visit our brand new store space in Saskatoon- 870 Broadway Ave. Open Mon-Sat 10am to 3pm! Contact info: awasisb@hotmail.com

Highlights:

CBCs Top 40 under 40 finalist in 2019, New Business Venture nominee for Sabex Awards 2020, New Business of the year 1st place for WMBEXA 2020, WESK- Women Entrepreneurs of SK, Indigenous Award Finalist 2021, RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur nominee 2021, The Jilly Box add on partnership 2022, SREDA Soar Pitch recipient- 1st place winner 2022, SABEX Finalist- Entrepreneurship category 2022, SABEX Winner- Mistahi Mamîcîhîtowin Award 2022, WESK Indigenous Entrepreneur Winner 2023, NSBA finalist 2024.

Brands/Corporations we've worked with:

Discover Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Huskie Athletics, Nutrien, MNP, The Jilly Box, BHP, Nexgen Energy, Saskatchewan Rattlers, Affinity Credit Union, SIIT, Métis Nation SK, Orano, UBC Built, First Nations Bank of Canada, Métis Nation of ON, University of Saskatchewan, Federal Government, First Nations University of Canada, Saskatoon City Police and more.