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This Monday we have a special guest coming to Wabano: Jamie Metallic who will be sharing teachings on “Starting Powwow Journey, Preparing for Summer Powwows.” We have so many helpful teachings in our culture please come and learn about this one. Open to all!
Jamie Metallic is a Mi’gmaq member of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation people. She now resides in Ottawa, ON. She is a self-taught artist, who has always had the interest in making traditional crafts since she was a young child. Jamie loves to incorporate both traditional and non-traditional materials and design to her creations. “There is always a personal connection I made when creating each piece of item, it’s hard not to.”
Jamie’s interests are making traditional beaded mitts, moccasins, ribbon skirts, quill earrings, beaded earrings, beaded bracelets and Pow-wow regalia’s over the last 17 years. “Over the years as an artist you do get inspired by other people’s work, but I’d like to think that I’ve developed my own style of beadwork and creations. I like to put my own spin on my designs, I love to incorporate quill work into my earrings for example and think outside the box for my bead design on my mitts, I like for them to standout.”
As of 2018, Jamie has grown her business by providing Concho Belt workshops across Turtle Island. Her aim is to get as many people involved and create their own story and incorporate Indigenous element into their everyday outfits to promote their culture pride.
If you have any questions or issues registering, please contact:
Raymond Soosay
Cultural Coordinator
613-748-0657 Ext. 317
cultureteam@wabano.com
Funded by the Indigenous Health and Wellness Strategy (IHWS)