by Kalyn Kodiak, ClH | Sep 16, 2018 | Metis Culture
It was so much fun to make this brightly-colored, one of a kind Metis sash for a traditional dancer in Alberta. I loved her chosen colors and pattern. Handmade traditional loom-woven ceinture flechee.
by Kalyn Kodiak, ClH | Feb 10, 2018 | Articles, Recipes & Blog Posts, Herb Gossip, Metis Culture
I went out to the harvest grounds today to take advantage of the break in freezing weather. Glorious sunshine sparkling on 2-foot high snowfall, and the relative balminess of -8 degree air were not my primary motivations – I was Poplar Scouting! This year will...
by Kalyn Kodiak, ClH | Sep 26, 2017 | Metis Culture
There is no way to describe how much I love my new loom! It’s a simple, honest tool that makes weaving so fun and fast. Although you can’t get that traditional, finger-woven look with a loom project, you can at least make a full sized sash in about 20...
by Kalyn Kodiak, ClH | Jul 9, 2017 | Events & Festivals, Metis Culture
Sunday August 20, 2017, 12-4pm Bowness Park, NW Calgary Register Here Join the Alberta Herbalists Association members and friends at Bowness Park for an afternoon of family friendly picnic’ing and plant appreciation! August is the perfect time to meet your...
by Kalyn Kodiak, ClH | Nov 24, 2016 | Metis Culture
Metis Fingerweaving Lesson 1 (Downloadable .Zip File) This is the first in a series of presentations on Metis fingerweaving techniques. More will be uploaded over the next year, as they are created. To learn more about Metis culture, please see this beautiful book put...
