by Carter Francis | Jan 26, 2026
Makayla Bernard is a 16-year-old Mi’kmaq young woman from Lennox Island, PEI. She has been teaching herself the art of working with porcupine quills and birchbark since she was nine years old. Makayla has received many recognitions for her work, including a Young...
by Carter Francis | Nov 17, 2025
Clare Engen is a multidisciplinary artist who gathers natural materials and cultural inspiration to shape her creative practice. As she reconnects with her Cree language, Clare incorporates Cree names into her artwork, weaving language learning into her artistic...
by Carter Francis | Nov 17, 2025
Olivia Wakelin is a Mi’kmaq artisan from Natoaganeg First Nation, New Brunswick, now living and studying on Epekwitk. Her work draws on cultural teachings and blends traditional beading practices with modern styles. Olivia’s creative journey began as a child, with her...
by Carter Francis | Nov 17, 2025
Maggie Arsenault is a Mi’kmaq woman & member of Lennox Island First Nation in Epekwitk. Maggie grew up off reserve with her family in Summerside. Maggie has worked with the Lennox Island First Nation community for a number of years in a variety of human...
by Carter Francis | Nov 13, 2025
Trenna Mitchell began her beading journey in August 2024, guided and taught by Morgan Varis. Although she had always felt inspired to bead, it wasn’t until this moment that she finally stepped into the art form that would change her life. Beading quickly became more...
