Gracious Gifts

Gracious Gifts

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,...
Epekwitk Creations

Epekwitk Creations

Mi’kmaw beadwork artist Emma Pickering fuses modern inspiration and cherished tradition together to create colourful works of wearable art for special occasions and everyday life. A self-taught first-generation beader, Emma specializes in flat-stitch beadwork. Since...
Anâana’s Basket – Jolene Rolle

Anâana’s Basket – Jolene Rolle

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...
Jenene Wooldridge

Jenene Wooldridge

Jenene Wooldridge is a proud Mik’maw author, speaker and passionate advocate for Indigenous rights.  Raised in Kuntal Kwesawe’kl (Rocky Point) and a member of Abegweit First Nation, Jenene comes from a long line of leaders, including hereditary and elected Chiefs. ...