The Wolastoqiyik artisans from Welamukotuk (Oromocto) are the co-founders and chief seamstresses of Sew Deadly by the Wabanaki Sisters. Their not-for-profit business interweaves the siblings’ creative talents with their desire to give back to their community and is...
Nic Joseph, a talented artisan from Elsipogtog First Nation in New Brunswick, has been living on Prince Edward Island since 2020. She began beading at a young age, taught by her mother, a skilled beader, alongside her sister when they were just 10 and 11 years old....
Grace Charron is an Indigenous fibre artist specializing in knitwear. Born in Temiscamingue, Quebec, Grace eventually found her way to her island home and now resides in Charlottetown. A professional knitter, she has been handmaking sweaters, Afghans, baby clothing,...
Anâana’s Basket In the beginning, Jolene Rolle’s forays into sewing were born out of necessity. With the pending arrival of her first child in 2006, she wanted to ensure her baby stayed toasty warm in the depths of a Northern Quebec winter. With guidance from...
