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  • 3 Simple Ways You Can Support Indigenous Artists

    Indigenous artists are innovative, resourceful, and brimming with creativity. This fact is communicated through the enduring designs found on everything from Indigenous moccasins to mugs and even artist-designed wallets.

    For this reason, your support goes a long way to helping Indigenous artists. So if you’re looking for ways of contributing and showing your support, you’re in the right place! Keep reading to learn more. 

  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Sept 30th Orange Shirt Day

    September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Also known as Orange Shirt Day, this date commemorates the expanse of time from the 1860s to the 1990s. During this period, close to 150,000 Inuit, Metis, and First Nations children were taken from their parents and sent to residential schools. In Canada, 134 residential schools were operated and supported by the federal government, churches, and missionary organizations.

    Due to the backing from these institutions, the children had little hope or optimism. And this sombre period became the bedrock for…
  • 3 Reasons to Consider Women’s Canadian Moccasins

    Mocs N More offers a beautiful selection of beautiful vibrant coloured fur-trimmed moccasins in Sizes 5-11.  We also provide smooth moose hide triple soled, unlined woman’s moccasins in a natural colour for those who need extra support.
  • 3 Reasons Men Choose Our Canadian Designed & Canadian Made Moccasins

    Men are a little rough around the edges, which adds to their appeal. But this fact is apparent in their footwear depreciation over time. Regardless of the activity being performed, be it driving, going for a walk, or engaging in leisurely pursuits, you want to look and feel good while you’re doing it. An excellent way to ensure this is by sporting the appropriate footwear. 
  • Looking to Buy Authentic Moccasins? Here's What You Need to Look For

    Do you enjoy the comfortable, smooth fit of moccasins on your feet? If so, you’re in the right place. What used to be a style of footwear used strictly for warmth by Native Americans hundreds of years ago, has now become a 21st-century fashion statement. Keep reading to learn what to look for when buying authentic moccasins.
  • 5 Women’s Moccasins for Indoor and Outdoor Everyday Use

    When it comes to women’s moccasins, versatility is the name of the game. Whether it’s summer moccasins or leather moccasins, you want to have the kind of multi-faceted footwear that translates well both indoors and outdoors.
  • 5 Great Gift Ideas for Father’s Day (He Will Absolutely Love Number 4)

    This Father’s Day, take the time to express your appreciation. Fathers are the unsung heroes of our culture. For this reason, they deserve our respect and recognition regardless of what day of the year it is. And here at Mocs N More, we make that process a lot easier with our high-quality Indigenous products.
  • 9 Unique Gift Ideas That Support Canadian Indigenous Design Artists

    As a result of the talent and skill of Indigenous artists, we here at Mocs N More want to honour these creators. Here are 9 unique gift ideas that support Canadian Indigenous design artists
  • The History of Mukluks

    Mukluks are gentle boots typically produced from animal hide, made by Canada's First Peoples for comfort, heat, and mobility in adverse weather conditions and environments. The term 'mukluk' stems from the Yupik term maklak, which means bearded seal – an integral animal for indigenous garments in the north.
  • The Rich History of Moccasins

    We all know what moccasins are, however, very few of us know how they came to be. The origins of this versatile brand of footwear offer a rich history that stretches across a vast timeline. In this post, we’ll explore the rich history of the moccasin from its humble beginnings to its extensive upbringing, to its modern-day resurgence.
  • Hygienic Footwear: 6 Essential Tips for Taking Care of Your Moccasins

    Your moccasins do more than just keep you warm in the chilly winters, they also add style to your appearance. They subtly project certain qualities about you to others without you ever saying a word. And with this being the case, it makes sense that you’d want your moccasins to be taken care of and well-kempt so they can continue talking you up wherever you go.

    Here are 6 essential moccasin care tips for taking care of your footwear.
  • The Rich History of Canada's Indigenous People

    The First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people (also known as Indigenous peoples) are the native citizens of Canada -- its original inhabitants. And despite the trials, tribulations, and hardships our people have faced over the years -- and continue to face today -- we have formed and fashioned the evolution of Canada, and continue to make cultural strides despite difficulty and misfortune.