Wachiya & Eeyou Istchee Full-Size Crochet Hats

Celebrate Eeyou Istchee with these premium full-size crochet hats, available in two distinct styles that honour Cree identity, culture, and pride. Whether you're representing “Wachiya” — our warm greeting — or “Eeyou Istchee,” the land and people of the Cree Nation, these hats bring cultural meaning into everyday wear.

Crafted with durable materials and clean crochet, each hat offers a comfortable fit and a bold statement rooted in community.

Wachiya Style

• Classic “Wachiya” Crochet

• Colours:

  • Black with White Embroidery

  • Green with White Embroidery

Eeyou Istchee Style

• “Eeyou Istchee” Crochet across the front

• Double layered, beanie style

• Colours:

  • Black with White Embroidery

  • Green with White Embroidery

 Product Features

• Full-size adult hat (not miniature)

• Structured front panel

• High-quality stitched embroidery

• Adjustable back strap for a universal fit

• Comfortable, breathable construction suitable for daily wear

• Designed to honour Cree language, place, and cultural pride

 A Touch of Cree Culture

“Wachiya” means hello and carries a sense of warmth, welcome, and connection.
“Eeyou Istchee” refers to the Cree homeland in Northern Quebec — a declaration of identity, belonging, and community.

These hats allow you to wear that meaning wherever you go.

Artist: Beulah Hester
Community: Waskaganish, Eeyou Istchee, QC