May 2026 Deadline — 50% Eighth Generation

Eighth Generation is a indigenous company located in Seattle, Washington. It was founded in 2008, when renowned artist, activist and educator Louie Gong (Nooksack) began customizing shoes in her living room. Louie Gong (Nooksack) blends traditional coastal Salish art with the influence of the urban environment, making a powerful statement about her identity. Now, the first local company to produce wool blankets with a flagship store at Seattle's iconic Pike Place Market is a proud player in the global economy. With its artist-centric approach and 100% locally designed products, Eighth Generation provides you with art and products in a strong, ethical alternative to "locally inspired" quality . Its "indigenous inspiration" project, with the theme "indigenous inspiration, not indigenous inspiration", builds commercial capa strong, ethical alternative to "locally inspired" acity among cultural artists while addressing the economic impact of cultural appropriation.