Throughout history, Canada's First Peoples wore mukluks and moccasins as they thrived in harmony with nature. As European settlers arrived, they too adopted our traditional footwear as a necessary tool for survival.

1630

The North American fur trade leads to the birth of a new people - The Métis.

1630-1870

The Métis establish their own identity, with traits of both Aboriginal and European people.

1870

Manitoba becomes a province of Canada; Métis artisans supply handmade goods for emerging markets.

1990

Métis siblings Sean and Heather McCormick establish a trading post in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Aboriginal artisans trade handmade mukluks and moccasins for the McCormicks' tanned leather skins and furs.

1997

The McCormicks register a Canadian corporation and begin manufacturing Aboriginal footwear.

2006

Hollywood stars are photographed wearing the company's products, creating interest from all corners of the world.

2008

Manitobah Mukluk's global brand office is established in Canada's Capital Region. International sales partnerships are created to meet growing demand.

TODAY

Manitobah Mukluks partners with Vibram™ to develop a high-abrasion sole for the urban market and launches a project to create business-building partnerships with elders and artists in Aboriginal communities.