Join a group of Mi'kmaq porcupine quill workers as they share the stories behind their art. Every week, Cheryl and Kay come together to talk about their experiences as contemporary quillers using traditional techniques. Episodes will share tales about harvesting, learning how to create traditional designs, and what happens when you ran out of materials during the middle of winter.
In this episode, Cheryl and Kay chat with Aiden Gillis, one of the curators for their upcoming show Matues Revisted. They discuss why its important to have Indigenous people working at museums and art galleries, how Indigenous people don't often feel they belong in the art world, and their hopes for helping to make space for Indigenous Art. The Matues Revisted exhibit is on from January 21 to March 13, 2022 at the Mary E. Black Gallery, 1061 Marginal Road, Halifax. If you would like t...
21 Dec 2021
Etawey Wli-Newelewin (Wishing you a Merry Christmas)
In this episode, Cheryl and Kay talk about Christmas in Mi'kma'ki and what quillwork means for the holidays. They also chat about the different traditions that get celebrated in their communities, and once again Kay is skeptical of Cheryl's cooking. If you would like to submit a listener question or contact the artists, please email epekwitkquillsisters@gmail.com
7 Dec 2021
Success at the Market!
In this episode, Cheryl and Kay talk about attending the Indigenous Christmas market and how amazing it was to meet podcast listeners. The market was also the first time Kay has sold her art to the general public, and now that she's conquered that, she's ready to tackle some more. If you would like to submit a listener question or contact the artists, please email epekwitkquillsisters@gmail.com
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