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For Al Jazeera America: Listen to the Gwich’in

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Catching up on customs. This is my final piece! I apologize to my followers for the delay in my release of beaded florals. I am not a fast beader and prefer to not rush on my work 😁 I have been preparing some smaller sets and tufting pieces based on requests from followers. I should have a date and time ready soon for May. So keep am eye on a post about it. Thanks so much! Hài Choo - Many Thanks 💕🔥✨ #ShinliNiintaih #Teetłit #Gwichin #Indigenous #Gwichinmade #handmade #Beading #Moosehide

These beauties are off to their new home in Yellowknife! Thanks so much for supporting my work. Each set are unique and I change things up a little with color combos. The design is based on my interpretation of Northern Dene style floral motif that I've hand drawn and then transferred onto hide. Beads used are a combo of Antique/Vintage Italian and French beads & a mixed variation of Charlotte cuts for that shimmer. Beaded on tanned Moosehide, backed with Caribou hide, and kidney ear hooks. Happy long weekend! #ShinliNiintaih #Teetłit #Gwichin #GwichinArt #Indigenous #handmade #vintagebeads #moosehide

Drin Gwiinzii! Good day! I've recently been nominated to share my creative space by fellow Gwitch'in maker @mariestatnyk 💕 At the moment I've been using two spaces: my dining room table to bead/sew and work desk for drawing/jewelry making. I interchange these two areas depending on the day. I don't have a large space but make do with what I have 💕 I am also sharing some other photos of my favorite books (I love to read 🤓), my vintage/antique bead stash, and a lovely Dene babiche bag I leave hanging up in the room. Beautiful reminders of what I am inspired from. Next I nominate the gorgeous Dene maker @etsula_ to share your creative space 🙌✨ #ShinliNiintaih #Teetłit #Gwichin #Indigenous

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

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