Ely Pittman and Jayde Naponse beading together at Beandigen Café in November. [Photo © Sarah St-Pierre]
For many Indigenous peoples, beading is medicine. It represents a deep connection to culture and community.
But what gets lost when cheap replicas take over the market? That’s what journalist Ely Pittman went to find out.
Credits
Produced by Sarah St-Pierre and Ely Pittman
Special thanks to Jayde Naponse, Beandigen Café, Carrie Onraet and Beth Jacobs
Additional video courtesy of Jayde Naponse, Beandigen Café TikTok
Music
Forgiven Fate by Dan Lebowitz, YouTube Audio Library
Mosswood by Steve Adams, YouTube Audio Library
The Last Goodbye by Telecasted, YouTube Audio Library
