Cheryl’s Trading Post

Specialties

Authentic Native Handmade Art — Carvings, Paintings, Jewelry, Cowichan Sweaters, Moccasins, Stone Carving, Clothing, Cedar Bark Weaving, Beadwork, Blankets, Rugs, Drums and Rattles, Dream Catchers, Spa Products, Babies’ and Children’s Gifts, Southern Indian Art.

Cheryl’s Trading Post is an independent Native family owned, operated, and staffed business selling authentic handmade Native art. We focus primarily on local Northwest Coast Art. We also have products from across Canada and the United States, as well as Mexico, and Central and South America. The artists we work with are traditional people that practice their cultures and fulfill their responsibilities. The artists, the staff, and ourselves deserve to be compensated fairly for our work. And our customers deserve the highest quality work at the most reasonable prices possible. We are working to make this a positive experience for everyone.

History

Established in 2011.

Owners Cheryl Morgan Gregory (Gitxsan) and James Gregory (Métis) opened the Peninsula store in October 2011 with a simple vision in mind -«To provide for their family while creating employment for Native artists.»

«I’ve always wanted to have a Native art store… I thought about doing it most of my life,» reflected the mother of two — her daughters, Amber and Cheyenne also work alongside her.

As well as the gallery in White Rock, there is an online store with a wide variety of Authentic Native Art that is shipped all over North America and overseas.

The focus is on authenticity. Almost everything in the store is handmade by Native People. «Our belief is that Native products are very high quality and compete well with industrially produced items.»

Since opening, business at Cheryl’s Trading Post has been booming. «Everyone just loves the art!» said Morgan Gregory matter-​of-​factly. «I’ve heard people saying ‘it’s a healing or magical place.’

Meet the Business Owner

Cheryl G.

Business Owner

Cheryl (Morgan) Gregory is a Gitxsan woman born on the Skeena River. She grew up living a traditional lifestyle of hunting, fishing and gathering on her traditional territory. She is member of the Killer Whale Clan, and of the House of Woosimlaxha. Her family on both sides is of the line of Hereditary Chiefs. Her mom is Attiuu’uuh, which is the same name her grandmother and great grandmother had. The name has been passed down through her family matrilineally since time immemorial.

Cheryl earned an Associate of Arts in Indigenous Government Studies, a Native Family and Community Counseling certificate, a Business Administration diploma, and a Master of Neurolinguistic Programming. She has worked in various administrative positions in the Native and Women’s Communities.

Cheryl is a dedicated mother, wife, and stepmother. She is also active supporting her family and community.