I took my time sourcing out materials that were the very best quality I could offer in my designs, I wanted to use materials that I used growing up, continuing a way of life rooted in my tradition, culture, and deep connection to the land.

I source my materials within Canada, Bill Worb Furs Inc., Moonstone Creations in Inglewood; a local Indigenous gallery has been a trusted source for smoked hide and quality materials for my designs since I opened our small fashion house. Since joining the Wasakamapiwak Collective, I have had access to materials such as fish scales, tanned fish skins, moose hair for moose hair embroidery, and caribou hair for tufting. My designs feature smoked moose hide, deer hide, deer antler, horsehair and furs, any lining in clothing is brocade. 98% of our materials are sourced from Moonstone and Bill Worb Furs, with the exception of the sterling silver wire sourced from a silversmith company in B.C. I purchase enough materials for a collection so that I have little waste left over, ensuring that all parts of the animal are used. I carefully plan out my collections with preliminary sketches, taking into account the number of pieces and the materials I will need to complete it before I even consider purchasing what I need.

The sterling silver wire I use is 20 gauge sterling silver, and I hand form all the findings in my home studio, I enjoy the process of making them by hand and providing a quality hypo allergenic option.

Indigenous “wearable art” is our passion, and I strive to bring that into each and every design I make. I want to elevate our traditional arts from “crafts” to the “wearable art” it truly is, rooted in tradition and culture.

Stories about the land

From the people of the land

Creating quality heirloom designs that can be handed down through the generations