Jordan Skipper is a Michif Graphic Designer in St. Boniface, Manitoba. “Zway”: Many Michif families were forced to move off of their traditional homelands in the Red River Colony, and migrated North-West, often away from the bison hunt on the prairies and along the rocky, swampy shores of Manitoba’s lakes. Families relied on new sources of food, and with Goose (“Zway” in Michif) becoming a new staple on the dinner table. My design represents the importance of the “Goose Hunt” for a group of people whose way of life got uprooted very quickly. “Mouse Tracks” (a key design feature in Metis beadwork) represents the connection of natural life. Audio waves showcase the renowned skills of Michif men in hunting, adapting to new skills, to feed their families. www.buffalohyde.com
EleV National Launch – Watch Now
On October 26, 2022, the Mastercard Foundation held the EleV National Launch, taking flight together with Indigenous youth and profiling their work, voices, visions, and successes. The launch event was a lively and uplifting gathering of Elders, young people, Foundation partners, and staff. The voices of young people were heard in personal testimonies and through music, song, and dance. We invite you to join us by tuning in to the program’s premiere to learn more about the work of EleV and our partners, hear from Indigenous youth, and experience performances by some top Indigenous artists – including Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Neon Dreams and more.
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