Donated and made by Linda Grussani. Beaded Star Earrings, made from Superduo beads and 8/0 beads, gold plated earring wires, value of $35. Linda Grussani (Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg/Italian ancestry) is a curator and art historian born and raised on Anishinàbe Akì in the Ottawa area. As part of her beading journey, Linda has actively participated in daphne beads: perler/parler since the beginning. In 2022 she led a workshop for daphne members to share her floral earring design.

Donated and made by Kelly-Ann Desrosiers of Kilia Art. Iridescent earrings in the shape of an Inuit Uluk knife, value of 40$. Kelly-Ann is a multidisciplinary Inuk artist originally from Quaqtaq, Nunavik.

Donated and made by Abeille Aster of KukumAbeille. Beaded earrings with rabbit fur, a unique blend of refinement and softness. They are accompanied by a glass bearing the message “The Future is Indigenous”, celebrating our pride and heritage. An elegant and meaningful duo. Value of $60. Abeille Aster is an Innu artist from Uashat. She sells native beaded earrings mixed with UV resin and beading supplies.

Donated and made by Amanda Shawayahamish of Makwa Bead Creations. Beaded earrings made with black cabs and yellow smaller cabs written "love", earring hooks are hypoallergenic, value of $50. I am an Anishinaabekwe bead artist for the last 6 years. I create beaded earrings, jewellery and beadwork pieces. I self taught myself how to bead and it’s been a healing experience for me.

Donated and made by Emma Hassencahl-Perley. "Wolastoqewiyik Nilun (We Are the People of the Beautiful River)" print, 16" x "24", value of $100$. "Wolastoqewiyik Nilun (We Are the People of the Beautiful River)" delves into the interconnection among six Wolastoqey communities in New Brunswick, drawing inspiration from a Wolastoqiyik Creation Story. In this tale, the central figure, Keluwoskap, confronts Aklapem, a colossal frog-like entity responsible for damming the river. Keluwoskap's triumph over Aklapem, achieved by felling a tree upon him, symbolizes the release of water and the birth of the Wolastoq River, celebrated as 'Wolastoq – the bountiful river.' The river is our life source, akin to an arterial system, sustaining our communities with abundant salmon for generations. As Wolastoqiyik, our identity is inseparable from Wolastoq, which has nourished, facilitated travel, and served as our lifeblood for centuries. We acknowledge water as a living ancestral entity that teaches us about relationality to other realms and beings. Emma Hassencahl-Perley is a Wolastoqey visual artist, educator and curator from Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation) in New Brunswick. She is a visual artist whose mediums include beadwork, murals, and digital illustration (pixel-based). Through material and visual culture, Emma considers her identity as an ehpit (woman) and Wolastoqwiw citizen of the Wabanaki (People of the Dawn) Confederacy.

Donated and made by Marie-Kristine Petiquay of Bijoux Mikis. Fringed beaded earrings, made with seed beads. Hypoallergenic hook. Made especially for this occasion. Length 4.5 inches. Width 1.5 inches, value of $70. Originally from the Manawan Atikamekw community, Marie-Kristine Petiquay is a multidisciplinary artist based in Sainte-Thérèse, Québec. Her artistic journey, initiated in 2017, is rooted in the ancestral art of beading, becoming a profound way of maintaining her cultural connection after leaving her birth community.Committed to the preservation and promotion of Indigenous cultures, Marie-Kristine positions herself as an Indigenous activist, using various mediums such as cinema, digital drawings, photography, music, and beaded jewelry making to highlight Indigenous cultural diversity within contemporary society.

Donated and made by Hannah Claus. Caribou hair tufted earrings with smoked hide backing and vintage silver beads, starting bid $60.

Donated and made by Maïlys Flamand. The earrings are 7 to 8 in. in length, value of $80. Maïlys Flamand was born in Roberval and is originally from the Ilnu and Atikamekw nations. In her spare time, she makes earrings and performs them live on the Twitch platform. She has a collaborative project called ''Perlons/parlons ensemble'', in which she takes on a streamer and teaches him or her how to bead.

Donated and made by JC Bear of Tansi Maskwa. Floral Dangles with Dentalium Shells, 11/0 charlotte seed beads, ridged dentalium shells, moonstone, stainless steel hooks. Length: 6.5, value of $50. Tansi Maskwa is run by nêhiyaw/settler multidisciplinary artist, JC Bear. In April 2021, it was established with the intention of giving back a portion of profits to the Indigenous community of Turtle Island. The lack of Indigenous representation during JC's art education is ultimately what inspired them.

Donated and made by Cathy Richardson of Auntie Cathy’s Beading. Beaded Fringe earrings, value 90$. Cathy Richardson Kineweskwêw is a Métis educator, counsellor, researcher and beader. She currently works in First Peoples Studies and Creative Arts Therapies at Concordia University.

Donated and made by Carole Bérubé-Therrien of Matueshtin. Beaded birchbark earrings with stainless steel hooks and hoops. Pieces of birch mounted one on top of the other evoke lunar phases in a wintry coolness. Size approx. 2.5 in. by 2.5 in., value of $70. Matueshtin is an Innu artist who creates plushies and jewelry inspired by the soft side of nature. The plushies are crocheted with baby yarn and represent Nordic and Indigenous animals. The jewelry is created by beading on birch bark, making them light pieces that remind the wearer of rustling leaves.

Donated and made by Anika Nochasak of Ani Beadz. Sealskin heart earrings made with czech beads, Crystals and stainless steel kidney hooks, value of $100. Anika is an Inuk beader from Nain Nunatsiavut. Specializing in Sealskin jewelry.

Donated and made by Sierra Barber. new & vintage glass seed beads in size 11/0, backed with blue deer hide and 14k gold filled findings. Approx 1.75" with the hook 2.5", value of $200. Sierra Barber (she/her) is an Upper Mohawk/Mixed European artist from Port Dover, Ontario, registered with the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. Sierra is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in the Painting and Drawing program at Concordia University in Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal, Quebec. Her work has been featured in the annual juried Indigenous Art Exhibition at the Woodland Cultural Centre, internationally at HOEA! Gallery in Aotearoa New Zealand, and most recently at the 7th Annual Contemporary Indigenous Art Biennial (BACA) entitled Creation Stories at Stewart Hall Gallery. Her recent solo exhibition Sky Flowers was held at BACA’s She:kon Gallery.

Donated and made by Cristina Flores of La Gordita Designs. An ode to finding beauty in imperfection and asymmetry. Embrace your unique so-called flaws. Made with love, patience and good intentions. Materials: Size 11/0 delicas in various finishes on lead-free/nickel-free findings. Value of $325. I’m Cristina Flores, a mixed Mexican, French, Abenaki femme and mama of two super kiddos. La Gordita Designs, which translates to Thicc Girl Designs, is a loud, proud ""take-that"" line featuring pieces that take up space through colour, design, shape, and size. My pieces are for EVERYONE. My beadwork is not only inspired by my grandmother's storytelling, but also by textiles, Mexican talavera, the vibrant colours that weave my various cultures and traditions together, and by the dawns of my Abenaki roots. I’m honoured to share my beadwork with you.

Donated and made by Eva Mae Angiyou of R2BEAD2. Beaded earrings seal skin fur and antlers, value of $350. Eva is Inuk from Puvirnituq, a community in Nunavik. She started beading in the winter of 2021 and loves expressing her creativity in this medium.

Donated and made by Leah Louttit-Bunker of Cree Stones Jewelry. Beaded and wire-wrapped Ammonite stone necklace, value of $35. Cree Stones Jewelry (Leah) makes handmade necklaces, earrings and rings from wire, stones, and beads. The stones are ethically sourced, either from local businesses or found by me! Mushkegowuk Cree from Moose Factory, Ontario.

Donated and made by Johnny Boivin of Trashy n Tradish. Beaded necklace with deer hide, value of $45. Two-Spirit multidisciplinary artist and writer. Innu and Atikamekw.

Donated and made by Jolene Robichaud of JR Fashion Designs. Mother of pearl focal beads & charm, freshwater pearls, 18K gold plated findings throughout the set, value of $60. Jolene Robichaud is an Acadian & Mi’kmaw queer multi-disciplinary artist. She grew up in Richibucto, NB, while her L’nu roots are from across the river in Indian Island First Nation. It is under her business JR Fashion Designs that she creates collections as a fashion designer, wares an artisan and art a textile artist.

Donated and made by Raphaëlle Langevin of Matsheshu Créations. Mini medallion “Kamikuass", pendant is 1 3/4“; necklace is 29”, made with resin cabochon, glass beads, leatherette, beading base, nylon wire, stainless steel hardware. Value of $125. Raphaëlle Langevin, innu from Mashteuiatsh, is a young multidisciplinary artist and founder of Matsheshu Creations. The business offers jewelry, clothing and accessories showcasing the material culture of First Nations. Raphaëlle designs all the prints for the fabrics she uses which makes her products extra unique.

Donated and made by Jo-Marie Einish of Washashqawin. Indigenized Soy Candle, Cedar Bark Scented 125ml, value: $26.88. Jo-Marie Einish (They/them) is a distinguished Cree-Naskapi from Whapmagoostui First Nation and the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach. Through the lens of multimedia disciplines, Jo-Marie weaves storytelling, handmade crafts, and research into a vibrant tapestry of expression. With a profound knowledge base in political and gender studies, they stand as a fervent advocate for the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, emphasizing wellness and the importance of cultural connection and resurgence.