Manitobah Unveils Fall 2025 Seasonal Artist Collaborations

October 2, 2025

Limited Edition Crystal Series by artist Heather Dickson debuts today with upcoming launches featuring five celebrated Indigenous artists

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Canada (October 2, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ — Manitobah, the Indigenous-rooted brand dedicated to making positive impacts in Indigenous communities, today announced its 2025 Fall Seasonal Artist collaborations and the launch of its new limited edition Crystal Series, featuring designs by seasonal artist Heather Dickson.

Each year, Manitobah partners with world-class Indigenous artists to use its footwear as a canvas for cultural expression. Featured on the brand’s most loved mukluks, winter boots, slippers, and moccasins, these designs transform everyday footwear into wearable works of art that highlight Indigenous creativity and storytelling.

“We are honored to collaborate with these talented artists whose work reflects both tradition and innovation. By featuring their art on our footwear, we create meaningful opportunities for Indigenous voices and stories to be celebrated and shared,” said Carolyn MacNaughton, CEO of Manitobah. “As a company rooted in Indigenous culture, our vision is to build a vibrant global brand that makes positive impacts in Indigenous communities and this collection is a powerful reflection of the creativity and cultural expression of the artists we are privileged to work with.”

Introducing the Limited Edition Crystal Series
Debuting today, Manitobah’s limited edition Crystal Series celebrates the blend of culture and cold-weather performance with its Walking in Two Worlds Mukluk, ankle Mukluk, Moccasins and Mitts. Each piece highlights the artistry of seasonal artist Heather Dickson (Inland Tlingit & Tagish from Carcross Tagish First Nation and Nuxalk from Bella Coola, BC), whose designs shimmer with real glass crystals, blending seaweed motifs, “Bella Coola Blue,” and turquoise to honor Heather’s inland and coastal roots. The Crystal Series showcases intricate detailing that elevates Manitobah’s classic silhouettes while honoring Indigenous storytelling.

“For my Walking in Two Worlds collaboration with Manitobah, I drew from Carcross Tagish and Nuxalk designs, blending traditional beadwork with modern aesthetics. Seaweed motifs, “Bella Coola Blue,” and turquoise all honour my inland and coastal roots,” said Dickson. “The black boot celebrates city life and fashion, while the brown boot reflects our land-based traditions. I hope this collection makes you feel seen in your own balancing act and that you wear them with pride in both worlds.”

Additional Fall 2025 Seasonal Artists Include:
This season’s lineup features visionary Indigenous artists whose work embodies traditional teachings and contemporary design, creating meaningful connections between culture, community, and craft.

Arianna Lauren – Coast Salish
Arianna Lauren, a Coast Salish artist from the Cowichan Tribes, was raised in her ancestral territory in British Columbia and now lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A hand-poked tattoo practitioner and plant medicine keeper, her work honors Quw’utsun’ identity by blending ancestral teachings with contemporary design. She is the founder of Quw’utsun’ Made and co-founder of O Siiem Tatu, actively supporting and uplifting Indigenous artists.

Jamie Gentry – Kwakwaka’wakw Nation
Kwakwaka’wakw artist Jamie Gentry grew up immersed in her Nation’s culture and surrounded by artists. She is best known for moccasin making, an art form that fosters meaningful connections between maker and wearer while encouraging sustainable practices. Her beadwork is inspired by the natural world and the stories that guide her.

Ocean Kiana – Anishinaabe
Anishinaabe fashion designer Ocean Kiana (Waabski Memegwans – White Butterfly) is from Biigtigong Nishnaabeg and Pic Mobert First Nations in Ontario. Through her brand, she creates modern Indigenous apparel that blends traditional floral motifs with contemporary style, empowering women to embrace their identity with pride. Each piece is rooted in storytelling, resilience, and Ojibway heritage.

Jamie Okuma – Luiseno, Shoshone-Bannock, Wailaki, Okinawan
Jamie Okuma, an enrolled member of the La Jolla Band of Indians, is a celebrated Luiseno, Shoshone-Bannock, Wailaki, and Okinawan artist based in Southern California. Her work, which spans one-of-a-kind beadwork to ready-to-wear fashion, has been exhibited internationally and is held in collections at the Met, Smithsonian, and Denver Art Museum. In 2023, she became the first Native American inducted into the Council of Fashion Designers of America.

Lauren Good Day – Arikara, Hidatsa, Blackfeet, Plains Cree
Lauren Good Day is an Arikara, Hidatsa, Blackfeet, and Plains Cree artist and fashion designer, and an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes. A multi-award-winning creator, her work has been featured in Vogue and The New York Times and showcased at leading Native art markets. By blending beadwork, quillwork, ledger art, and fashion, she celebrates heritage and inspires future generations to take pride in their identity.

All artist collaborations will be launching throughout fall 2025. To learn more visit www.manitobah.com

About Manitobah
Founded in 1997 in Winnipeg by Métis founder Sean McCormick, Manitobah embarked on a mission to build a global brand that creates positive impacts within Indigenous communities. Manitobah collaborates with Indigenous artists from across North America to craft the world’s warmest and most comfortable footwear, preserving designs used by Indigenous people for thousands of years. Blending beauty and functionality, every pair of Manitobah footwear embodies the company’s promise—walking together, making a difference with every step. Visit www.manitobah.com for more information.