I am Mohawk, Turtle Clan (Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte). I’ve lived most of my life in Northwestern Ontario – Anishinaabe Territory 1500 miles away from my home reserve. As of now – I have moved “home” – back to my roots – my home reserve and to a beautiful home on the old family farm – one my nephew built and newly renovated for my husband and me.
My art reflects both cultures – the raised beading and designs of the Haudenosaunee from my birthplace melded with the beauty of the Anishinaabe beading and designs of where I’ve lived for the last 50 years.
I was beading before I knew I was indigenous and my eagle feather came from the lake by my home – the weekend my sisters learned about me.
My art is quite wide ranging from jewelry – beading and caribou tufting – to travelling smudge kits, purses, antler art incorporating beads of different sizes and types, quills, fur, feathers and caribou tufting. I go where my mind takes me and delight in what is new. I hope you like what you see and can find a place for these items in your heart and home.
Vendor Biography
I am Mohawk, Turtle Clan (Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte). I’ve lived most of my life in Northwestern Ontario – Anishinaabe Territory 1500 miles away from my home reserve. As of now – I have moved “home” – back to my roots – my home reserve and to a beautiful home on the old family farm – one my nephew built and newly renovated for my husband and me.
My art reflects both cultures – the raised beading and designs of the Haudenosaunee from my birthplace melded with the beauty of the Anishinaabe beading and designs of where I’ve lived for the last 50 years.
I was beading before I knew I was indigenous and my eagle feather came from the lake by my home – the weekend my sisters learned about me.
My art is quite wide ranging from jewelry – beading and caribou tufting – to travelling smudge kits, purses, antler art incorporating beads of different sizes and types, quills, fur, feathers and caribou tufting. I go where my mind takes me and delight in what is new. I hope you like what you see and can find a place for these items in your heart and home.
Miigwetch – Nia:wen – Thank you!
Beth Ken’ta:res Queau