Explore the range of talent available from our community of Red River Métis artisans.
Mike ‘@iron_buddha’ Zastre is a Métis artist from Winnipeg who regularly interprets his nightly inter-dimensional missives into recognizable shapes, colours, and sometimes even sounds for all earthlings to enjoy. His work involves the intersection of human consciousness and Interdimensional Mycelial Panspermia theory- that the literal fabric of our space and time (and therefore ourselves) are…
Monica started beading at a young age. She was taught the basics by her best friend’s mom, a proud Cree woman. Monica then taught herself and watched other Artisan’s tutorials to learn more types of stitches. She finds beading to be very relaxing and she uses it as a productive outlet for her OCD. She…
Moonyeen Howard is a proud Red River Métis Woman, Mother and Wife. Being raised in Churchill, Manitoba from the young age of 6 until adulthood, gave her a great appreciation for the flora and fauna and a great passion for the Indigenous art/traditions that she was exposed to her entire life. There was nothing better…
Morgan Grace is a 16-year-old youth fiddle player from East Selkirk Manitoba. She has been playing fiddle since the age of 4. Morgan has come off a very busy summer which included launching her first self-titled CD, Her first festival in the USA and many other events and festivals locally. She recently opened a sold-out…
Murry Pruder is the creative force behind Murcat Clay, a pottery studio located in his hometown of Thompson, Manitoba. With a passion for pottery that began in 2012, Murry has dedicated himself to refining his craft over the years. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in 3D Art from a university in Idaho in…
Brad Lambert is a Métis entrepreneur living with his family in Winnipeg, Manitoba, near the heart of the Red River Métis Homeland. In 2023, he started the Métis Harvester company and metisharvester.com, offering Métis Harvester TM branded clothing and accessories for proud Métis harvesters and the people they harvest for. If you are Métis and…
“Taanishi! Natalie Pepin dishinihkaashoon. Winnipeg d’ooshchiin maka Tawatinaw niwiken ekwa. Een faam Michif niya. Hello! I’m Natalie Pepin. I’m originally from Winnipeg, but I live in the Tawatinaw Valley (in Northern Alberta) currently. I am a Métis Woman. Whether it’s in brain tanning hides, beading, or making birch bark baskets, I love expressing the artistic…
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!