We are proud to be Metis,
Watch a nation rise again,
Never more forgotten people,
We're the true Canadian.
Proud of where we came from and
proud of where we are going...
...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."
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"
~ Have something to share ~
Email me at:
laurawhitefeather@shaw.ca
∞ Proud to be Metis ∞
My Winter Project - Denim 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.
Spirit of Aunt Alice
My Native Ancestor
Her name was "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
Healing Feather
hand painted on picture frame
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.
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
Doggie Quilts
Front (dog not included)
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.
copyright Laura Whitefeather