Born and raised in Richmond, Mi’kmaw artisan Nora Richard fell into crafting by accident when she took a job at Basket Weavers. Initially convinced she wasn’t going to be able to pick up the intricate craft, Nora soon discovered to her own surprise that she was, in...
Growing up on Epekwitk, Mi’kmaw artist Melissa Peter Paul was immersed in the creative expressions of her rich culture, from her family’s dedicated basket-making to beadwork and making regalia. As she explored other Mi’kmaq art forms, Melissa was drawn to quillwork...