Somehow this year is almost over, which means the holiday season is fast approaching. As your gift shopping continues, we want to encourage you to support Black businesses across Alberta while searching for 2021 holiday gifts for him, her, them and you! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa or nothing, we think the end of the year is the perfect time to reflect on the year and show gratitude to your friends and family with a trinket of your love. We curated a list of Black-owned businesses across Alberta (some with Black Friday deals, Yass!), to help you cross some gifts and stocking-stuffers off of your list. Look out for exclusive AITC coupon codes.

Eat, Drink and Be Merry - Food and Drinks

Dinner In The City

Gather friends or family around to support a local Black-owned restaurant this season, for seasoned food from all over the world. Call ahead for reservations or order in at any one of these Calgary restaurants:

Abyssinia Restaurant, Africana BBQ Curries Drink, African Dine, Ahike’s Kitchen, Caribbean Choice, COBS Bread Kensington, Delish Dining, Flavours Cuisine & Catering, Food N Vibes, GEEZ Ethiopian and Eritrean Cuisine, ITK Bakery & Catering, Janes Bond BBQ, Karibu Grill and Lounge, KFS BBQ Smokehouse, Krazy Jerk, Marathon Restaurant, Hypemoss Beverages, Safari Grill, Simply Irie, Teff N Greens, 4Corners Wingstop

In Edmonton, check out this curated and updated list by Alanna Morton. It is the most delicious and organized Guide to Black-Owned Restaurants to Support in Edmonton.

Mocktail Kit - Black-Owned Market Edmonton

BOM Mocktail Kits are a collaboration between three locally Black-owned businesses in Edmonton. Mocktail kits are a perfect gift idea for anyone as bitters can be used in everything from making mocktails, cocktails, cooking and baking. Each kit contains:

1 x 100 mL bottle of cocolime mint bitters made by Token Bitters 

1 x 500 mL cane sugar sweetener made by Mojo Jojo Pickles

1 x Real Lemon Squeezer

2 x 250 mL cans of Perrier sparkling water 

1 x recipe card for both the coco limeade (mocktail) and BOM 75 (cocktail)

Cocolime mint adds a level of tropical vibes to beverages with an infusion of coconut, lime leaf and mint. Add a drop to enhance your favourite cocktail or mocktail.

shop.bomyeg.ca

Use code BITTERS10 for 10% off your choice of cocolime mint aromatic bitters or coco limeade mocktail kits available only through shop.bomyeg.ca. Limit to one use per customer. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, coupon or discount code.

Holiday Gift Boxes - Mojo Jojo Pickles

Give the gift of tasty treats and perfectly pickled vegetables from Mojo Jojo Pickles with a delicious gift box or cocktail and soda drinking vinegars. The curious foodie on your list may love a unique experience like a canning class with Jojo. As for us, we are hoping someone gifts us the Ultimate Caesar Gift Box, for those post-holiday nights out.

 Mojojojopickles.com

Free shipping! Spread the joy to your loved ones with shipping across Canada on orders over $50.

Self-Care - Health and Beauty

Goddess Perfume Gift Set - Adoniaa Beauty

We are absolutely in love with this Goddess scent by Adoniaa Beauty. It’s the perfect gift for a person in your life who likes to get glam and feel feminine. The Goddess Perfume Gift Set includes:

• The goddess perfume (100ml)

• The Adoniaa everyday magnetic lash set

• The Adoniaa glam magnetic lash set

• Adoniaa 24hr Lipstick

Adoniaa also offers gift cards and various beauty classes in case you or someone you know would like to sharpen their skills.

Skincare and Facials - Luxerapy

You may or may not know, but our skin is the largest organ in our bodies and needs as much attention as any other organ. Give the gift of relaxation (or treat yourself) with a facial from Luxerapy and owner/medical aesthetician Sameerah. Luxerapy also carries the oh so necessary Black Girl Sunscreen -- the perfect stocking stuffer.

Jewellery and Loungewear - Jenisis The Brand

The luxe loungewear you’ve been dreaming of, made with the quality fabrics we all love such as ring-spun cotton, merino wool and spandex for the body contouring stretch you desire. 

Easily pairing with an assortment of vintage-inspired jewelry for everyday wear. Jewelry is just as unique as the person wearing it. Effortlessly embrace the chic glam aesthetics with Jenisis The Brand pieces that will never compromise on comfort. 

jenisisthebrand.com

For Cyber Week, enjoy 30% off with code CYBERBLACK, until December 3. If you’re reading this afterwards, use code RARE FOR 10% off the entire site.

Caribbean and African Swag - Kuma Divine

Tell me you are proud of your heritage, without telling me you are proud of your heritage:

Kuma Divine creates trendy t-shirts, sweaters and more to help us represent our heritage. Their Proud African and Caribbean Collection is here to represent the diaspora. We’re also LOVING this cozy collection that is perfect for sweater weather and their Holiday Gift Box that includes all the essentials for a cozy winter day while supporting five local businesses.

Kumbadivine.ca

Use code BOMYEG15 for 15% off your next purchase.

There are so many more Black-owned businesses and services to support this season and beyond. We hope that you continue to #BuyBlack beyond Black Friday, to show Black business owners that there is a seat for them at the gigantic retail table. Looking for more Black-owned businesses in Canada to support this holiday season? Check out our 2020 Buy Black Holiday Gift Guide for more favourite brands, Black Owned Toronto (online and in-store), afrobiz.ca and Canada Black-Owned Marketplace.