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For Al Jazeera America: Listen to the Gwich’in

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The past week I provided commentary with the Gwich'in Tribal Council Department of Cultural Heritage on my artist work and ongoing research on Gwich'in Material Culture. From museum visits, old sewing to beads, I shared glimpses of my journey in reclaiming and learning of Gwich'in material culture. The work is endless. If you would like to see my commentary and view photos please head over to their Facebook page. Special shoutout to my supporters, my elders and other Indigenous artists that inspire me 🙌✨ Mètis beadworker and curator @metisboi Dakota artist @holly_young_artist and Apsàalooke Beadworker @eliasnotafraid Hài Choo - Thank you! #ShinliNiintaih #Teetłit #Gwichin #GwichinArt #indigenous

✨💕 Dene Florals for Spring! Very happy with these new sets. Doing the final touches I was reminded of the new season set upon us. Arctic Roses, Purple crocus, and Tiny Forget me knots comes to mind. These sets were made with bead sizes ranging from 11 to 15s both vintage/antique and contemporary colors. Made with love. *Not for sale* #Deneflorals #ShinliNiintaih #teetłit #gwichin #Indigenous #handmade #beading #vintagebeads #moosehide

My sewing project today. Piecing these beauties together for earrings 💕 Designs inspired by old style Dene Florals. *not for sale* #Deneflorals #ShinliNiintaih #Teetłit #Gwichin #indigenous #handmade #moosehide

On this International womans day I am thinking of all the powerful and supportive woman in my life. To you I am grateful for the support, for the uplifting and encouraging moments in helping shape my journey. Today I honor my mom / Shahanh Dorothy, for her amount of support she gives me; and to my great grandmother Bella. I have her photo in my workspace to remind me of my Teetł'it Gwich'in roots and families I come from. Grateful. Full of love. Hài Choo - Thank you ✨💕

Love beading this floral design. Another set closer to completion 💕 Changing things up a bit & trying new colors. This color combo reminds me of Arctic Wild Roses 💮 Slowly building inventory for a release for my followers #ShinliNiintaih #teetłit #gwichin #NorthernDene #NorthernArt #Denemotif #Beading #Indigenous

Khaih Trih Tsal. Small Shoes. Throwback to when I made this little Gwich'in style wrap around moccasions with guidance from my mom Dorothy. To keep up with my sewing skills I did little projects like this to practice my stitching. I remember our talks, stories and laughs made while visiting and putting them together. Tiny beaded vamps sewn together with smoked Moosehide and Caribou Hide Strings, and stroud backing. One of my favorite projects. They have gone to a new home for a little one 💕 #ShinliNiintaih #teetłit #Gwichin #moccasins #NorthernDene #materialculture #Indigenous

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