∞ Whitefeather Crafts - Metis & Native ∞

...a prediction by Louis Riel, who said, "My people will sleep for 100 years, but when they awake, it will be the artists who give them their spirit back."

Monday, January 28, 2008

Metis Feather on T-Shirt

Metis Feather machine embroidered on new navy short sleeve T-shirt. The blue and white colour of the feather are borrowed from our Metis Flag along with the "infinite" symbol. (feather created by Laura Whitefeather ~ Proud to be Metis ~)

Posted by Laura Whitefeather at 10:50 AM

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Two grandsons now!

Two grandsons now!

2013

~ Native American Proverb ~

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.

Aaniin/Hello

Metis & Native Feather Art
by Laura Whitefeather
On Recycled Denim
"Saving Mother Earth"

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laurawhitefeather@shaw.ca

∞ Proud to be Metis ∞

My Winter Project - Denim Quilt

Click here for my Quilt

About Me

Laura Whitefeather: Northern Ontario, Canada; I am honoured to use Laura Whitefeather as the name given to me by the Creator. I am Metis but only discovered it years ago. As in most families certain “things” were never talked about and often only discovered after someone passed away. For me that person was my Aunt Alice who was a very kind woman and someone I miss dearly. She would come for visits and often bring gifts of Native origin – something I never questioned. When she passed away her Metis card was found, something she never told us about. After searching my roots, I discovered I was a Metis and not only does it come through my father's side of the family but my Grandmother's side as well. Since this day of discovery, I have had a desire to learn more about my roots. I started by handpainting feathers and explained their meaning. I have moved on to having my feathers embroidered on clothing to give them longevity. Now that I have my embroidery machine I have branched out into making baby bibs using the Ojibway language to describe the embroidered picture. This is a great way to learn the language. Now retired, I work from home with my little dogs by my side and a supportive husband looking over my shoulder.

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Spirit of Aunt Alice

Spirit of Aunt Alice

My Native Ancestor

My Native Ancestor

Her name was "Deer Little Woman"

Click here for information about Deer Little Woman

Our Metis Sash

Native American Proverbs

Take only memories, leave nothing but footprints. Chief Seattle
The frog does not drink up the pond in which he lives. Sioux
Everyone who is successful must have dreamed of something. Maricopa
A man or woman with many children has many homes. Lakota Sioux
When a man moves away from nature his heart becomes hard. Lakota
You already possess everything necessary to become great. Crow
We will be known forever by the tracks we leave. Dakota
Our first teacher is our own heart. Cheyenne

Links of Interest

Grant Program - Canada Council for the Arts
Native Journal
Garden River First Nation Newsletter
The Metis Nation of Ontario

Healing Feather

Healing Feather

hand painted on picture frame

Metis Sash & Feather

Metis Sash & Feather

"hand painted"

Metis Flag

Native Blessing

May the warm winds of heaven blow safely upon you,
and the sun rise with joy in your heart.

Feather Fact

Flight Feathers - On the shaft of a flight feather, the barbs on one side are longer than on the other.

My Family of Feathers

Dream Feather
Healing Feather
Hummingbird Feather
Metis Feather
Power Feather (eagle feather)
Three Sister Feathers
Thunderbird Feather

Hand Beading on Pocket

Hand Beading on Pocket

Doggie Quilts

Doggie Quilts

Front (dog not included)

Close Up of Doggie Quilt

Close Up of Doggie Quilt

Recycled Denim with Doggie Prints

Indian Legend

There is an Indian legend.....When a human dies there is a bridge he must cross to enter into heaven. At the head of that bridge waits every animal he encountered during his lifetime. The animals ....decide which humans may cross the bridge...and which are turned away.

A True Metis Walks Within The Circle of Life

Miigwech/thank you for visiting my blog.

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