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Atikuss Canada lands at Montréal Duty Free showcasing indigenous craft

By Benedict Evans | Wednesday, 6 August 2025 16:08

Atikuss offers a range of premium traditional and contemporary accessories handmade by First Nations craftswomen.

Montréal Duty Free has unveiled the new Atikuss Canada range in-store, marking a first foray into travel retail by the Indigenous-owned company. The latest addition to Montréal Duty Free is part of an on-going commitment to supporting indigenous communities, both by ARI and YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.

The brand’s mission is to support Indigenous artisanship, honouring tradition while also promoting the social economy and helping to advance cultural reconciliation through fair and responsible trade.

The collection at Montréal Duty Free showcases the best of traditional craftsmanship and reflects the rich Indigenous Canadian culture, from handcrafted leather bags to dreamcatchers, luxury handmade teddy bears to mittens and more.

Katherine Sullivan, ARI North America’s Head of Marketing said: “We are proud to welcome Atikuss Canada to Montréal Duty Free, with a range of premium gifts and accessories that we know our passengers will love. It’s a signal of our commitment to promoting local business, supporting Indigenous heritage, and to offering passengers a truly unique experience when they shop in our stores. Sense of place doesn’t come much more authentic than this.”

ARI said this new partnership by Montréal Duty Free marks a step beyond supporting local producers, instead carrying huge cultural significance by supporting Canada’s indigenous First Nations communities and offering passengers a chance to experience unique Canadian heritage.

“This is truly a dream come true for our team. Being present in such an iconic location allows us to share our story, our values, and our identity with travellers from all over the world”, said Josée Shushei Leblanc, Founder of Atikuss Canada.

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