Explore the range of talent available from our community of Red River Métis artisans.
Tracy Matheson is a member of the Red River Mètis Nation. She resides in Winnipeg, MB on Treaty 1 Territory. A life long lover of the creative arts, she founded her small handmade business “Fox n’ Fuddle” in 2019. She tries to create high quality items that reflect her Indigenous heritage and her love for nature.…
Taanshi my name is Gail Welburn, a Métis woman, Mother and Grandmother originally from the community of Camperville. I was blessed to be raised by a family that was proud of the Métis way of life. I was taught to speak my language (Michif), respect the land we harvested from and share with others. …
Gary is a self taught Métis artist who has been carving wood for over 30 years. He harvests all his own Manitoba hardwoods, including burls which are the most beautiful of all. Recently he has used the Lichtenburg technique which involves putting 2500 volts of electricity onto dampened wood, resulting in a beautiful pattern which…
My name is Gelene Chastellaine. I am a Red River Métis from the Cranberry Portage Local. After retiring as a Teach, I wanted a hobby to keep me busy. I have always been interested in beading, so I taught myself to bead by watching YouTube and TikTok tutorials. I wanted my pieces to be unique…
“The best way to gain self-confidence is to do what you are afraid to do.” – Swati Sharma. Hi, I’m Geraldine, a proud mother and grandmother. My retirement began in September 2019, though I spent most of my career as a stay-at-home mom. I was born in Norway House, Manitoba, in 1961, daughter to my…
Glenn Hewgill descends from a long line of old time fiddle players. As a young Métis boy he had the privilege of listening and learning from his Grandfathers who enjoyed playing old time fiddle music. He loves the sound of the Fiddle, the joy and spirit of the dance it brings out in people. He…
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!