2022 Sep 12th

Fall Classes 2022

Traditional BeadworkJoin in with the growing number of people who are finding beading to be a relaxing, centering experience. Learn one or more of the various methods of beadwork: Applique; floral or geometric, Lazy Stitch, Loom or Peyote. One day workshop, choose any date, or all:Saturday, September 10, 2022 Saturday, October 8, 2022 Saturday, November 26, 2022 Saturday, December 17, 202…

2022 Mar 16th

Donate to the Amy Willier Memorial Bursary MRU

Amy Willier, Yvonne's daughter, was a Mount Royal University alumna. A vivacious, kind, and loving Cree Knowledge Keeper, educator, artist, and entrepreneur, Amy shone her light far in the world. She tagged along wherever Yvonne went, whether to a tradeshow or weekend classes, always learning and growing as an artist. After Amy had her son Colton in 2009, she decided to join Yvonne in…

2021 Oct 2nd

Made in Alberta Awards, Amy Willier Award for Indigenous Artisans

Our biggest congratulations to Willow Rose Beads for winning the first-ever Amy Willier Award for Indigenous Artisans via Avenue Magazine's Made in Alberta Awards.Thank you for sharing your gifts in the form of art & healing for us all.Congrats also to the runners-up: @carmen.miller.bluecaribou, @creecoffeeco, and @kikawinaw_. We are proud of you all.Photo credit: Made in Alberta Awards, Willo…

2021 Feb 22nd

Indigenous Tourism Alberta launches Amy Willier Memorial Artisan Grant

Amy Willier, Yvonne Jobin's beloved daughter, was an influential Cree entrepreneur, artisan and advocate for Indigenous art, and a co-owner of Moonstone Creation which has been a valued and active member of ITA since its creation. In Amy’s memory, this grant was created to support Indigenous artisan businesses in Alberta.This grant is for $8000 to support artisan businesses 51% Indigenousl…