Explore the range of talent available from our community of Red River Métis artisans.
Doug is a proud Métis originally from Portage la Prairie. He has a demonstrated passion for Indigenization in all facets of life and a solid commitment to the principle of decolonizing in order to achieve a fair society. Culture is of paramount importance, both learning and sharing. Doug is an avid harvester of both plants…
Mr. Biltong’s beef jerky is a deliciously tender meat snack, with a unique flavour profile that is dangerously addictive. Handcrafted in Winnipeg in small batches using only Manitoba beef; Once you’ve tried ours, you will never want regular jerky again!
Dylan Pinette (Wind and the Beads), a Two-Spirit Red River Métis oboist, composer, and artist based in Montréal, is pursuing a master’s degree at McGill’s Schulich School of Music. Raised in Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba, Dylan’s upbringing was steeped in nature, family, and good Métis music. In winter 2022, Dylan’s mother began crafting earrings…
“Animation combined with traditional knowledge is the key to protect our Métis culture and language” Earlene is a Red River Métis graphics artist, cartoonist and digital animator born in Pouce coupe BC to a traditional Métis family and raised in various communities in the north. She developed her artistic skills living in remote communities on…
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!