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.
Epekwitk Quill Sisters
It's Treaty Time!
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Epekwitk Quill Sisters
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Season 1
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Episode 15
In this episode, Kay and Cheryl mark Treaty Day and the start of Mi'kmaw History Month by talking about the Peace and Friendship Treaties and how they apply to Mi'kmaw quill work.
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