DK’s is the native brand with the Canadian flag on the lid: red packs for the full flavour, blue for the light, and “A Special Canadian Blend” printed under the crest.
Here is who makes DK’s cigarettes, the types you can get, what a carton costs, and how DK’s compares with the other native cartons we carry.
Who makes DK’s cigarettes
The DK’s trademarks are owned by Grand River Enterprises Six Nations Ltd., based in Ohsweken, Ontario, on Six Nations of the Grand River. The federal trademark register lists Grand River Enterprises as the owner of DK’S PREMIUM FULL FLAVOUR, registered in 2024, and of DK’S PREMIUM MEDIUM.
That puts DK’s in the same family as Putter’s, which Grand River Enterprises also makes. It is a First Nations-made cigarette.
DK’s cigarette types
| Type | Pack | What it is like |
|---|---|---|
| DK’s Full Flavour | Red | The full-strength version, with a heavier, more tobacco-forward smoke |
| DK’s Light | Blue | A lighter draw for people who find the full flavour too harsh |
| DK’s Medium | A middle option between the two. We do not carry it right now |
Both cartons we carry are king size. You will also see DK’s listed as “DK’s Premium”, the name on the trademark filings. It is the same brand.
On the word “light”: it describes taste and draw, not risk. Canada’s Competition Bureau got the major tobacco companies to drop “light” and “mild” from their packs in 2006 and 2007 for exactly that reason. A light cigarette is still a cigarette. Our guide to lights vs full flavour vs ultra lights explains the difference.
DK’s cigarettes price
Both DK’s cartons are $49.99 here.
| Carton | Price |
|---|---|
| DK’s Full Flavour | $49.99 |
| DK’s Light | $49.99 |
Native cartons cost a fraction of store prices because they are made on First Nations territory and sold from there without provincial tobacco tax. Our post on whether native cigarettes are better value goes through the gap.
DK’s vs the other native full flavours
Every one of these is $49.99 a carton, so the choice is about taste and which lighter versions the brand makes. For the maker behind Nexus, see who makes Nexus cigarettes.
| Full flavour carton | Lighter versions we carry |
|---|---|
| DK’s Full Flavour | Light |
| Nexus Full Flavour | Light |
| Playfare’s Full Flavour | Light, Ultra Light, Menthol |
| Canada Goose Full Flavour | Light |
| Canadian Charcoal Full Flavour | None |
If strength is what you are comparing on, our list of the strongest native cigarette brands ranks them.
Are DK’s cigarettes illegal?
No. DK’s is a registered brand from an established Six Nations manufacturer. What varies is tax: whether you can buy untaxed native tobacco off reserve and have it delivered depends on your province, and the rules differ across the country.
Ordering
- Shipped tracked across Canada, usually in 3 to 7 business days.
- Paid by Interac e-Transfer.
- Legal smoking age in your province required.
More in our FAQ.
Quick answers
Who makes DK’s cigarettes?
Grand River Enterprises Six Nations Ltd., in Ohsweken, Ontario. It also makes Putter’s.
Are DK’s native cigarettes?
Yes. They are made on Six Nations of the Grand River.
How much is a carton of DK’s?
$49.99 here, for either the Full Flavour or the Light.
What types of DK’s are there?
Full Flavour (red), Light (blue) and Medium. We carry the Full Flavour and the Light.
Is DK’s Premium the same as DK’s?
Yes. “DK’s Premium” is the name on the trademark filings.
Smoking is addictive and causes serious disease. You must be of legal smoking age in your province of residence to purchase. DK’s is a trademark of its respective owner and we are not affiliated with them. Tobacco taxation and the purchase of untaxed native tobacco are governed provincially and the rules vary. Prices current October 2026.
