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TEACHING THE SNOWBIRDS
Kwe…
I am sharing our Mi'kmaq art with the Snowbirds Group.
My sister Kathleen and I presented, and I gave a ten minute crash course, on the process of the Mi'kmaq Traditional Spruce Root basket .
One was made by myself and Honored Patrick Gobeil (Snowbird Team Leader) who is holding one end of the basket in the group photo.
He also honored me with a Snowbird cap.
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The Manager was very pleased and will have this pictured on Sunday for National Aboriginal Day, June 21, 2014 .
This sharing of our culture in a respected and honest way makes my spirit feel balanced with the Creator…
Wela'lin ...
Thank-you Snowbirds for flying over our land and bringing to our children happiness in this
high tech society of today…
Pikto'l Sa'ke'j Muise..
Victor James Muise.../
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DISPLAY OF BASKETS , 2014
Baskets, made from spruce root , and traditionally handcrafted according to ancient Mi'kmaw techniques, were displayed at 2014 Pow-Wow.
Sa'ke'j said at the time:
"At the Pow Wow I will have a display and I will also sell some afterward.
During the past weeks I have been working steadily in the creation of these baskets , as the demand for them is great.
A craftsman always knows when his art is ready to be released to the public..
As an artist works at his craft, his Spirit enters into each of the creations that he gifts to the world."
Sa'ke'j says of his craft :
"Here I will demonstrate what knowledge I have acquired about baskets during the past two months. This knowledge came from three other artists in Western Newfoundland.
If anyone wishes to purchase a basket after the Pow Wow, please inbox me on Face Book. I can be found on Face Book as Victor Muise .
You can also email me muisevictor@gmail.com .
We can discuss the style you want, the price, and method of payment.
The price depends on size and style.
All baskets are traditional Mi'kmaq spruce root baskets."
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THE CRAFT
One's art and craftsmanship can be a spiritual sharing of one's inner self.
It is hoped that the handcrafted baskets, made in the traditional Mi'kmaq way, and imbued with Spirit, will bring much joy to all who purchase them."
Below: Sa'ke'j and artist, Scott Butt .
Elder Muise , and artist Scott Butt
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DREAM WEAVING
These are my first Mi'kmaq spruce root baskets. I was taught this skill by Melvin White, for whom I have much gratitude.
I used white spruce root.
These first two baskets , below, have no monetary value, as they are sacred to me and thus, not for sale..Maybe when I get 30 or 40 done then I will think about selling some.
The creation process takes a lot of time.
They can be used for anything, such as berry picking , or just for use around the house.
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