Explore the range of talent available from our community of Red River Métis artisans.
Raised in rural Manitoba, I’m a francophone Métis beadwork artist who creates with both heart and heritage. I began my journey alongside my mother, threading stories and memories into every bead as a way to reclaim our culture and traditions. My work reflects the strength, beauty, and resilience of Métis…
Andréanne Mulaire Dandeneau was born and raised in Saint-Boniface, Manitoba. She is of Ojibwa/French Métis ancestry. After high school, she studied one year in Environmental Design at the University of Manitoba. In 2001, wanting to pursue her post-secondary studies in French, she decided to move to Montréal. In 2004, she graduated with a Diploma in…
Born and raised primarily in Winnipeg, Anne and her husband of 35 years are both Mètis. She has two sons and a step-daughter. She is an active member of the Keenlyside local, and most recently, the Infinity Women’s Secretariat. “I have learned that beading is like medicine; it calms and soothes me, it drives me…
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!