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Thank you for visiting my website and for your interest in Métis art and culture.

You might be here because you are looking for a one-of-a-kind beaded art piece in the form of something for your wall, or a garment, or pair of moccasins – an heirloom to pass on through the generations. Or perhaps, you are looking to organize a workshop for your organization or have a visit to your school to get your students actively involved in one of Canada’s traditional arts; leather work, beadwork or dance. Whatever brought you here, I welcome you and thank you for visiting!

I invite you to look around my website and to come back often, as it changes and grows in an organic way as time goes by and more lessons are learned!

Did you know that you can see bigger images by pressing “FS” for Full Screen, and that if you press the small “i” at the top right of the galleries, you can read more information, history and teachings about what you are seeing? It’s true! Give it a try…

 

The gallery below shows items that are currently for sale. Please click the “i” in the upper right for information on description and price. Once the items are sold, the images will be moved onto separate pages.

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[img src=http://lisashepherd.ca/wp-content/flagallery/home/thumbs/thumbs_saddle-blanket5.jpg]Aspawikanehikan. Saddle Blanket, by Lisa Shepherd, Metis Artisan. $3150
Aspawikanehikan is the Cree word for Horse Blanket.[img src=http://lisashepherd.ca/wp-content/flagallery/home/thumbs/thumbs_saddle-blanket2.jpg]Aspawikanehikan. Saddle Blanket, by Lisa Shepherd, Metis Artisan. $3150
Aspawikanehikan is the Cree word for Horse Blanket.[img src=http://lisashepherd.ca/wp-content/flagallery/home/thumbs/thumbs_antlers-back-the-the-earth.jpg]"Back to the Earth" - Moose antlers.
These antlers are from a traditional hunt. Prior to a ceremonial hunt, a tobacco offering is made. When an animal offers itself, only then is it taken. The heart is placed in a tree as a way of showing thanks and giving the animal’s spirit back to the Earth. The meat fed a family of seven, and was also shared with the community.[img src=http://lisashepherd.ca/wp-content/flagallery/home/thumbs/thumbs_antlers-back-to-the-earth-detail.jpg]"Back to the Earth" - Moose antlers.
These antlers are from a traditional hunt. Prior to a ceremonial hunt, a tobacco offering is made. When an animal offers itself, only then is it taken. The heart is placed in a tree as a way of showing thanks and giving the animal’s spirit back to the Earth. The meat fed a family of seven, and was also shared with the community.[img src=http://lisashepherd.ca/wp-content/flagallery/home/thumbs/thumbs_hummingbird-dress.jpg]Hummingbird Dress. $325
Hummingbird Dress. Size 12 $325 The delicate hummingbird print, with the Northwest Coastal background imagery inspired the design of this dress. Worn with the ribbon tie or with your own belt over easy gathers, the dress will fit size 10-14.[img src=http://lisashepherd.ca/wp-content/flagallery/home/thumbs/thumbs_hummingbird-dress-shoulder.jpg]Hummingbird Dress. $325
Hummingbird Dress. Size 12 $325 The delicate hummingbird print, with the Northwest Coastal background imagery inspired the design of this dress. Worn with the ribbon tie or with your own belt over easy gathers, the dress will fit size 10-14.[img src=http://lisashepherd.ca/wp-content/flagallery/home/thumbs/thumbs_hummingbird-necklace.jpg]Hummingbird & Nest Necklace. $45
Nature inspired Hummingbird & Nest Necklace on adjustable leather lace. A beautiful finishing touch for the Hummingbird Dress.[img src=http://lisashepherd.ca/wp-content/flagallery/home/thumbs/thumbs_hummingbird-print.jpg]Hummingbird Dress. $325
Hummingbird Dress. Size 12 $325 The delicate hummingbird print, with the Northwest Coastal background imagery inspired the design of this dress. Worn with the ribbon tie or with your own belt over easy gathers, the dress will fit size 10-14.