Yänonchia’ (home) moccasins

Roland Bastien decided to start his own factory in 1972, which he based in Wendake. He was inspired by the expertise and passion Maurice Bastien had for making snowshoes and moccasins. Maurice Bastien drew inspiration from the Wendat Marguerite Lawinonkie Vincent, a woman who established a thriving shop of shoes, mittens, snowshoes, and toboggans as early as 1830! Roland Bastien’s successful company specializes in manufacturing products worthy of his heritage, including amazing moccasins using traditional techniques. In 2022, Jason Picard-Binet, a proud member of the Huron-Wendat Nation, took over the leadership, and is continuing the work carried out by the Bastien family while bringing a modern twist to it.

The perfect indoor moccasins you’ll never want to be without. The reason is simple: their double sole hugs the shape of the foot and the moose hide used is soft and breathable. You’ll love the hand sewn colourful beads chosen depending on the craftsperson’s inspiration, and the laced bow.

• Canadian moose hide
• Double sole
• The colour of beads may vary
• Laced and beaded by hand
• Made in Wendake, Quebec

We recommend taking a smaller size than you normally wear.