
Epekwitk Quill Sisters
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.
Podcasting since 2021 • 21 episodes
Epekwitk Quill Sisters
Latest Episodes
Matues Revisted: Part 1
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 ofte...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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56:14

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 coo...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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52:14

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 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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55:34

Cultural appropriation...please don't!
In this episode, Cheryl and Kay talk about cultural appropriation and how the law in Canada isn't protecting Indigenous knowledge. Indigenous nations have limited options stop appropriation, so personal choices matter when deciding to make quil...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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55:49

Our Indigenous lives
In this episode, Cheryl and Kay chat with Noella Moore. Noella is another former apprentice and the quiller whose medallion was recently chosen to be worn by the mascot of the 2023 Canada Games in PEI. You'll hear her story and the role Mi'kmaw...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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55:24
