Mi'kmawitasik is a Pilot Program

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Maker

Mi’kmaw Makers carry forward a legacy of craftsmanship, creating authentic products that reflect their cultural knowledge, connection to the land, and unique artistic vision. Every item made by a Mi’kmawitasik Maker is a testament to lived experience, skill, and identity—from beadwork and quillwork to regalia, drums, and more. These creations are not just art or utility—they are teachings, stories, and connections to Mi’kma’ki.

Explore

Explore Mi’kmaw creators and craftsmanship.

Cynthia Browne

Moccasins and Things

Creating moccasins, ribbon skirts, and baby onesies rooted in Mi’kmaw teachings and personal design.

Eva Apukjij Keewesoo (Eva Nicholas)

Amkwesowa'q Kisitu'til

Curating and creating authentic Mi’kmaw arts — drum‑making, quillwork, leatherwork — while sharing cultural teachings and land‑based knowledge.
Eskasoni Cultural Journeys Mi'kmaw tourism enterprise

Eskasoni Cultural Journeys

Eskasoni Cultural Journeys

Offering guided cultural experiences and creating cultural products with interactive stations and walking trails rooted in Mi’kmaw tradition.
Membertou Heritage Park Mi'kmaw cultural destination

Membertou Heritage Park

Membertou Heritage Park

Immerse yourself in Mi’kmaw culture through guided tours, hands-on workshops, ceremonial experiences, and a curated gift shop at Membertou Heritage Park.

Andrea Paul

Wasawek Beading

Creating custom beadwork, designing tribal rhinestone shirts, and providing affordable beading supplies to support cultural expression and healing.

Mary Helen Pierro

Mi'kmaw Educator

Teaching ribbon skirt making, sharing Mi’kmaw language and ceremony, and supporting reconciliation through hands-on workshops.
Darren Alexander James Julian Mi’kmaw self-taught painter

Darren Alexander James Julian

Mi'kmaw Artist

Freestyle painting inspired by nature and spirit, offering cultural mentorship and traditional knowledge.
Amanda Rose Julian Mi'kmaw acrylic painter

Amanda Rose Julian

Mi'kmaw Acrylic Painter

Creating hand-drawn acrylic paintings that reflect Mi’kmaw spirit, animals, and tribal symbolism.

Cheryl Lynn Maloney

Mi'kmaq Star Gallery and Gifts

Hosting cultural tours and creating Indigenous art, while sharing deep Mi’kmaw history and storytelling in her gallery and experiences.
Wanda Westhaver Mikmak beadwork artist

Wanda Westhaver

The Nook

Creates intricate beadwork, leather crafts, and sewn regalia inspired by the Seven Sacred Teachings.