I am an urban indigenous third generation beader with a long history of utilizing this medium to help empower native women and youth through workshops and by sharing my testimonies of how native arts have helped my family survive and thrive throughout many hardships during our lives.
Fostering a strong link between the urban life I live and the tradition of my people lead me to establish Kingdom Beads. It has been my driving motivation, heart passion, and honour to provide the platform for our people to come to the revelation knowledge of what is already inside of them.
To develop and strengthen them so that each person can then spread their light onto others and future generations.
Meegwetch.
Our mission is to foster connection, opportunity, and knowledge-sharing for those who create (Oshichikesiwuk). In doing so, we empower the voices of Mushkegowuk Cree to express the sacred connection between our people, water, land, and all our relations.
We envision a future where the voices of Omushkegowuk creators (Oshichikesiwuk) are empowered and valued, ensuring a legacy of harmony between culture and sustainability that resonates through generations connected to the James Bay Coast (Nanipek).