I possess a degree in Child and Youth Care Counselling and have gained over a decade of experience in the helping field, including youth work, social work, homeless support, mental health and recreation. I am currently studying to become a teacher and during my studies I have decided to utilize my love for beading to earn extra income.

From 2013-2017, I worked as an Indigenous Child Care Worker for a local school district. It was here where a knowledge keeper gifted me with the knowledge of beadwork. Since then, I have had some teachings through MNBC knowledge keepers and through generous Indigenous coworkers and community members. I am also inspired by my great aunt who creates beautiful work.

Throughout my career so far, I have maintained a strong pursuit to connect youth with their cultural identity and ancestry. Sometimes I have incorporated beadwork teachings, but my main goal is to build relationships with them (and their families), and find out what will be meaningful for them. After unveiling this, I am able connect them with the resources to make this learning possible. I believe that Indigenous identity can be complex and conflicting to explore. I have only started my journey about 14 years ago and I am still uncovering and discovering. One of the ways I connect with and honor my ancestry is to bead my little heart out!