Exhibit organizers Hali Heavy Shield, Kalli Eagle Speaker and Carol Williams speak about the special meanings and connection of traditional Kainai and Niitsitapi beadwork pieces and designs as they introduce the newest exhibit at the Galt Museum & Archives: Iiksisawaato’p Kainaiwa O’tookátákssin: Maana’pii ki niita’piitsitapii saatstakssin | We Visit with Kainaiwa Beadwork: A New Way and the Real Way of Design.

The exhibit features photographs of traditional Kainai beadwork from the Glenbow Museum Archives and stories of contemporary Kainai beadworkers. The exhibit will be on display when the Galt is again able to welcome visitors in person. https://www.galtmuseum.com/exhibit/we-visit-with-kainaiwa-beadwork

Exhibit organizers Kalli Eagle Speaker, Hali Heavy Shield and Carol Williams extend their thanks to Myron Eagle Speaker, Alvine Mountain Horse, Nora Healy, Duane Mistaken Chief, Dr. Lena Russell-Heavy Shield. In honour of the late Ed Heavy Shield and Adalaide Heavy Shield-Fox, and Dr. Helen Manyfingers. Thanks also to the Social Science Humanities Research Council of Canada-Insight Grant; the University of Lethbridge; the Galt Museum & Archives; Michael Warf, Coalbanks Creative Ltd.; Cassidy Taekema, Friesen Plastics Inc.; and Anine Vonkeman, One Match Fire Design & communications.

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