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Strawberries at the Crossing Scarf by Lisa Shepherd

Strawberries at the Crossing shows women's heart berries and flowers gracefully wrap around a Métis infinity vine. Four helpers tend to the plants; dragonfly, bumble bee, grandmother spider and a tiny ladybug. In luxurious colour-locked satin charmeuse.

16" x 72"

A note on Appreciation vs. Appropriation. Is it appropriate to wear Métis artwork if you are not Métis? Yes! Provided the work has been created by a Métis person (rather than appropriated for the sake of consumerism), it is absolutely okay. It shows an appreciation for the work, as well as support for the Artist. Supporting Indigenous Artists is one of many ways to be a good ally.

Purse with Louis Riel’s sash pattern as a base and on top the Métis symbol traced in red.

Louis Riel Wool Sash (Med) 240cm long 15cm wide 30cm fringes at both ends.

This sash is hand-made on a loom using alpaca wool. Its design is a replica of the Coventry style sash which Louis Riel wore circa 1860. His original sash is currently on display at the Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum.

Few figures in Canadian history have attained such an iconic status as Louis Riel. Celebrated Metis poet Gregory Scofield takes a fresh look at Riel in his new collection, Louis: The Heretic Poems, challenging traditional conceptions of Riel as simply a folk hero and martyr. By juxtaposing historical events and quotes with the poetic narrative, Scofield draws attention to the side of the Metis leader that most Canadians have never contemplated: that of husband, father, friend and lover, poet and visionary.

Scofield also uses the collection to raise attention about the more crucial historical events of Riel’s lifetime–such as the Manitoba Resistance and the Northwest Resistance at Batoche–in order to illuminate the history of western Canadian Metis people and their struggles toward recognition. Scofield also examines Riel’s own poetry, most of which was devoted to exploring religious themes. Accordingly, religious imagery features strongly in the collection, complemented by a poetic voice that is rhythmic, repetitious, and lush with potent symbolism and simple, powerful images.

ISBN: 978-0-88971-262-1
Author: Gregory Scofield

Lynette La Fontaine Large Carry All Bag Collection

9.5" x 12" 

Denim lined zippered makeup bags featuring printed artwork. Made from durable canvas with ykk zipper and inner pocket, there’s many ways you can use your printed makeup bag.

Features:

-Denim Lined: Indigo demin lining provides a soft structure for your carry-all.
-Vibrant printed canvas: 100% polyester textured canvas shell withstands everyday use while looking great.
-Inside Pocket- Inner pocket in denim help you stash your smaller items.
-Metal Zipper: Choose from long-lasting nickel or brass zippers to suit your artwork.
-Vegan Leather Pull Tab Side pull tab gives you extra grip on your carry-all.

Denim lined zippered makeup bags featuring printed artwork. Made from durable canvas with ykk zipper and inner pocket, there’s many ways you can use your printed makeup bag.

Features:

-Denim Lined: Indigo demin lining provides a soft structure for your carry-all.
-Vibrant printed canvas: 100% polyester textured canvas shell withstands everyday use while looking great.
-Inside Pocket- Inner pocket in denim help you stash your smaller items.
-Metal Zipper: Choose from long-lasting nickel or brass zippers to suit your artwork.

12"x7" and 6" wide 

Denim lined zippered makeup bags featuring printed artwork. Made from durable canvas with ykk zipper and inner pocket, there’s many ways you can use your printed makeup bag.

Features:

-Denim Lined: Indigo demin lining provides a soft structure for your carry-all.
-Vibrant printed canvas: 100% polyester textured canvas shell withstands everyday use while looking great.
-Inside Pocket- Inner pocket in denim help you stash your smaller items.
-Metal Zipper: Choose from long-lasting nickel or brass zippers to suit your artwork.
-Vegan Leather Pull Tab Side pull tab gives you extra grip on your carry-all.

8"x 10.5"

Authentic Lynette La Fontaine Small Expandable Blue Beaded Flower Bag

Designed by Lynette LaFontaine. Denim lined zippered carryall bags featuring printed artwork.

Features:

-10 x 8" Denim Lined: Indigo denim lining provides a soft structure for your carry-all.
-Vibrant printed canvas: 100% polyester textured canvas shell withstands everyday use while looking great.
-Inside Pocket- Inner pocket in denim help you stash your smaller items.
-Metal Zipper: Choose from long-lasting nickel or brass zippers to suit your artwork.

Maddy’s Sash,  by Marion Gonneville is a 10 chapter book suitable for 8-12 with illustrations by Kate Boyer and includes Michif words and glossary. This is the story of a young girl who connects with her Métis roots while she spends time with her Moshôm, Kohkom and their special dog Max. Maddy has many adventures at her grandparents’ farm in northern Saskatchewan, including an exciting berry picking adventure, a dramatic canoe trip, and a rollicking barn dance. 

maskisina: A Guide to Northern-Style Métis Moccasins is a follow-up to the highly successful wapikwaniy: A Beginner’s Guide to Metis Floral Beadwork. Much likewapikwaniy, maskisina guides readers, step-by-step, on how to create their very own moccasins. It contains detailed photographs along with each step and also includes a DVD tutorial. It also includes a historic overview of moccasins by Sherry Farrell Racette. Patterns for cutting the correct sizes for the soles and vamps are included in the book.

ISBN: 978-1-926795-11-9
Author: Gregory Scofield and Amy Briley
Grade Level: Secondary/Post Secondary/Adult

Based on Métis artist Christi Belcourt’s painting “Medicines to Help Us,” this innovative and vibrant resource honours the centuries-old healing traditions of Métis women. For this stunning set of twenty-seven gallery-quality prints and accompanying companion booklet, Christi Belcourt fuses her evocative artwork with Indigenous Traditional Knowledge and Western Science. With contributions from Métis Elders Rose Richardson and Olive Whitford, as well as key Michif phrases and terminology, Medicines to Help Us is the most accessible resource relating to Métis healing traditions produced to date.

ISBN: 978-0-920915-79-0
Author/Illustrator: Christi Belcourt
Translators: Laura Burnouf and Rita Flamand
Elder Validation: Rose Richardson
Awards: Nominated—2008 Book of the Year, Publishing, and First Peoples Publishing,
Saskatchewan Book Awards

Based on Métis artist Christi Belcourt’s painting “Medicines to Help Us,” this innovative and vibrant resource honours the centuries-old healing traditions of Métis women. For this stunning set of twenty-seven gallery-quality prints and accompanying companion booklet, Christi Belcourt fuses her evocative artwork with Indigenous Traditional Knowledge and Western Science. With contributions from Métis Elders Rose Richardson and Olive Whitford, as well as key Michif phrases and terminology, Medicines to Help Us is the most accessible resource relating to Métis healing traditions produced to date.

ISBN: 978-0-920915-79-0
Author/Illustrator: Christi Belcourt
Translators: Laura Burnouf and Rita Flamand
Elder Validation: Rose Richardson
Format: Prints and Book, English/Île-à-la-Crosse Michif/Michif-Cree
Awards: Nominated—2008 Book of the Year, Publishing, and First Peoples Publishing,
Saskatchewan Book Awards

Medium Dark Times sash (210cm x 12cm)

The Métis Alphabet Book Study Prints is the companion volume to Joseph Jean Fauchon’s children’s book The Métis Alphabet Book. This resource contains background information about each topic listed, Michif-Cree words and terms, and a bibliography. Prints are 9″ x 12″.

The holiday season has always been a very special time for Métis families.  A family-oriented people, the Métis often didn’t have money to buy expensive presents, but instead made practical items with much love.  In this spirit, award-winning author and illustrator, Leah Marie Dorion takes readers back to the Métis tradition of making mittens for loved ones. Métis Christmas Mittens is a touching ode to Métis family life is accompanied by Leah’s distinctive and evocative art.

ISBN: 978-1-926795-79-9
Author and Illustrator: Leah Marie Dorion
Translator: Norman Fleury
Grade Level: Primary
Format: Book

Design by Kaija Heitland - Indigenous Nouveau

Design by Kaija Heitland - Indigenous Nouveau

Design by Kaija Heitland - Indigenous Nouveau

Designed by Kaija Heitland. -10 x 8" 

Indigenous Nouveau

Design by Kaija Heitland - Indigenous Nouveau

Design by Kaija Heitland - Indigenous Nouveau

100% Cotton. Unisex 

100% Cotton.  Design by Kaija Heitland - Indigenous Nouveau

Drum Beater - Cow Hide

Birch wood handle with mink fur and dark green cow hide. 15" 

Drum Beater- Elk Hide

Birch wood handle with mink fur and yellow elk hide. 15" 

14" Handmade and hand painted drum and drum beater by artist Corrine Donnelly. 

Métis Triangle Sash Earrings by OceanLoverJen

Semi-precious stones and beads with metal feathers. 2 inches long

1x 1 inch rounds with tan leather bead backing

Whale Purple & Turquoise Fringe Earrings by OceanLoverJen

Sterling silvern whale tail with 3 inch purple & turquoise fringe.  Total length from base of hook is 4 inches.

Whale Purple & Turquoise Fringe Earrings by OceanLoverJen

Sterling silvern whale tail with 3 inch purple and blue fringe.  Total length from base of hook is 4 inches.

2 inch long pendant on a12 inch chain with lobster claw hook.

7 cm across 2.3 inch long from top of triangle.

Pride Crescent Moon Earrings by OceanLoverJen

1 inch long x .8cm wide 

Oval with Bead & Purple Blue Fringe Earrings by OceanloverJen

Sterling silver with 4 inch long with fringe.

Oval with Blue Green Fringe Earrings by OceanLoverJen

Sterling silver with abalone shell and 4 inches long with fringe.

Pink Beaded Flower Necklace by OceanLoverJen

1.7 x 1.5 inch beaded flower pendant with a 12 inch black chain and lobster claw clasp by OceanLoverJen.

Pink Heart Beaded Pendant by OceanLoverJen

1.5 x 1.5 inch pendant on 12 inch chain with lobster claw clasp made by OceanLoverJen.