Explore the range of talent available from our community of Red River Métis artisans.
Natural Fragments – Fragments of Nature, Creating the Whole In 1999, Dawn Kitching, after being a Nurse’s Aide for 20 years, began a life long journey of study, research and living in our natural world following an introduction to some of the natural healing modalities available. She started out with Herbalism, Reiki and Iridology. In the year 2000 she…
“Attempt the absurd, achieve the impossible”. A motto that De-Ann has embodied and continues to live by. An award winning hand and decoy carver at 50 years of age picked up a chainsaw and found a new method to express her artistry. As one of very few female chainsaw carvers in Canada, De-Ann…
Dean Combot is Métis from St. Eustache, Manitoba, with roots in St. Laurent. He is a carpenter, mechanic, inventor, and all-around handyman. Dean has always been interested in exploring ways of reducing his ecological footprint. Repurposing and reclaiming materials are a passion of Dean’s as he finds new ways to design projects that…
YESTERDAY I’m Deena Caplette, founder and owner of Kid City. From a young age, I have always dreamed of owning my own business. I left my hometown of Winnipeg to attend Yale University on a hockey scholarship. Upon graduation, I returned to Winnipeg, because I love this city and wanted to make a positive contribution to the community. After seeing a…
Doc and Marcella Vezina are from Stony Point, Manitoba. They’ve been married for 65 years, both musically talented naturally talented; inherited from their Métis families. They have raised 5 children, all of whom are musical. They have children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who have followed in their musical footsteps. They’re proud Red River Métis Elders.
We are showcasing the unique and incredible talents of our Red River Métis artists, artisans, makers and designers. We give you their stories of how they came to be and why they have taken this journey. Perhaps we will inspire your very own talents as well! We can’t wait for you to introduce yourself to us!