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From one generation to the next: Honouring The Red River Métis

  • Aug 03, 2022
  • Canadiana
  • 3 minute read

The Red River Métis tradition of sharing and preserving knowledge by passing it on from one  generation to the next through art and storytelling is celebrated on the latest coin in our Generations series. It tells the story of the Red River Métis through the intricate beadwork patterns of Manitoba Métis Master Beadwork artist Jennine Krauchi.

“I have always tried to tell our stories through my beadwork, whether it’s a personal story or a  broader theme. For this coin, I tried to tell a little of the history of the Red River Métis, our  struggles and hardships and what we have overcome as a people,” said Jennine.

The reverse of the 2022 Generations: The Red River Métis coin features an engraving of her original floral beadwork pattern (seen in the photos below at her studio) and includes elements of the Michif language.

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Master Beadwork Artist Jennine Krauchi poses with her original design.

The Red River Métis tradition of sharing and preserving knowledge by passing it on from one  generation to the next through art and storytelling is celebrated on the latest coin in our Generations series. It tells the story of the Red River Métis through the intricate beadwork patterns of Manitoba Métis Master Beadwork artist Jennine Krauchi.

“I have always tried to tell our stories through my beadwork, whether it’s a personal story or a  broader theme. For this coin, I tried to tell a little of the history of the Red River Métis, our  struggles and hardships and what we have overcome as a people,” said Jennine.

The reverse of the 2022 Generations: The Red River Métis coin features an engraving of her original floral beadwork pattern (seen in the photos below at her studio) and includes elements of the Michif language.

Close-up on original design
Master Beadwork Artist Jennine Krauchi in her studio.
Close-up on original design
Master Beadwork Artist Jennine Krauchi in her studio.
Close-up on original design
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