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.

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Explore Mi’kmaw creators and craftsmanship.

Faye Sylliboy

Making bread, weaving baskets, and performing Ko’jua dance.

Jeff Ward

Facilitating cultural education, crafting beadwork, and performing traditional Mi’kmaw songs and dances.

Ashley Julian-Rikihana

Creating wooden flowers, teaching cultural traditions, and performing Kojua dance.

Matthew Patles

Providing cultural education, guiding heritage tours, and sharing Mi’kmaw stories.

Chelsea Potter

Creating beadwork, sewing, and sharing cultural knowledge and practices

Sharla Riddell

Capturing nature through photography, creating beaded earrings, and performing fancy shawl dancing.

Heather Stevens

Sharing history, crafting beadwork, and creating quillwork.

Karen Beals

Beading, Quilling, Sharing knowledge gained from my work

Sutik (Judy) Googoo

Preparing traditional medicines, creating arts and crafts, and providing Elder services.

Rose Johnson

Designing custom regalia, creating traditional beadwork, and sharing Mi’kmaw cultural teachings.

Eliza Gould

Sharing Mi’kmaw language, creating beadwork, and teaching waltes.

Joe Googoo Sr.

Teaching land-based skills, crafting traditional games and instruments, and preserving Mi’kmaw knowledge.

Jaden Prosper

Harvesting raw materials, practicing traditional eel spearing, and honoring prayers and ceremony.

Della Maguire

Teaching cultural knowledge, guiding land-based practices, and creating traditional ash basketry.

Clifford Paul

Sharing cultural teachings, creating custom jewelry, and advocating for sustainable practices.

Theresa Meuse

Sharing cultural knowledge, teaching language and education, and creating art.

Loretta Gould

Paintings and artwork, Storytelling related to my artwork, Workshops to teach painting

Rob McEwan

Crafting traditional Mi’kmaw art, leading cultural workshops, and sharing environmental and ceremonial knowledge.

Ed Benham

Carving wood sculptures, painting, and crooked knives.

Alan Syliboy

Creating art inspired by Mi’kmaw petroglyphs, performing music, and sharing cultural teachings.

Dawn Googoo

Harvesting, preparing, and sharing quills for Mi’kmaw artisans, while learning and preserving cultural traditions.

Ella Nicholas

Hosting cultural events, leading ceremonies, and guiding tours.

Angela Lafford

Crafting moccasins and regalia, teaching land-based skills, and sharing cultural knowledge.

Nancy Oakley

Creating pottery, crafting beadwork, and weaving basketry.