Northern Aurora Canada

10/12/2026

I'll be a vendor here! This will be my third time and I have to say how good it feels to be surrounded by such amazing souls with such amazing talent. Being a part of Niska Noel brings me such a sense of peace.

Here's a little backstory:

My paternal grandmother was colonized. I had no idea at one time that we were indigenous. Growing up with dark skin in a pale skinned world was really difficult. Although my brother is white skinned with blond hair and blue eyes, I knew I was always the "different" one. I got bullied for being dark. Lots of teachers were automatically mean to me compared to the pale skinned kids. I never fully understood why...about all of the nonsense. Then in my mid 20's, I started doing research into our family tree on my dads side as we didn't have anything. Mom's grandmother was indigenous and we already had all of that info. I learned through that side that most of my family is Metis. So in digging around on Dad's side, I found a cousin and this cousin was the holder of all of the family wisdom. He had all of the information I was looking for. I learned I am a full status indigenous person. My main heritage is Musqueam Coast Salish from British Columbia Canada. Our ancestors lived on unceded lands. We were the protectors of the Fraser River and the lands around it (now Greater Vancouver) for 9000 years. We were quite lucky as our land remained ours.

So this all brings me to where I am today. I don't have my status yet as I've been afraid for years but being a part of something like this is a powerful feeling. To be among people who are "like me" has never felt so good.

Please come and see us all and support all of the wonderful indigenous vendors at Niska Noel 🤎

🎄 NISKA NOËL 2026 – INDIGENOUS ARTISAN MARKET 🎄

Mark your calendars! Our Niska Noël Artisan Market is coming up on Saturday, November 28 at the Timmins Museum.

Come browse a great selection of Indigenous art, handmade goods, gifts, clothing, crafts, and more from talented local and regional vendors.

📅 Saturday, November 28
🕙 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Timmins Museum
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

Whether you're doing your holiday shopping, looking for something unique, or just want to support Indigenous artists and makers, there will be lots to discover!

Save the date and bring a friend — we’ll see you there!

10/11/2026

I made this FNAF ornament for my son who passed away. He was a HUGE fan. FNAF stands for Five Nights at Freddy's. It's already in the tree. (Yes I keep my tree up year round 😉)

10/11/2026

Everyone who knows me know how much I loveeeee everything horror, zombies and paranormal.

Sooo, crochet and Evil Dead Burn 🔥 🖤

09/30/2026

09/30/2026

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09/08/2026

I made 2 more ornaments! I discovered there's a such thing as a pink bellied robin. Who knew? 🖤

09/05/2026

I very much enjoy painting birds. It brings me peace therefore I think I'll paint a few more 🖤

08/28/2026

Hey. It's been a hot minute. Grief is funny like that. What feels like an eternity without Joshy is just shy of 6 months. September 14 will be 6 months, 175 days and I've been keeping to myself alot 💔

I'm keeping my mind busy. But to create? Been at an almost complete standstill. I can see what I'd like to create, I'm just having a hard time executing any type of inspiration. I am not giving up though. Joshy was the only other soul in my immediate family that was artistic like me. So, I'm hoping to find my inspiration that way. I also still wish to try my hand at photography. I'd like to capture photos without any use of a filter. Joshy wanted to be a chef or a photographer 🖤

Please be patient with me. I have started to create. These items will be first and foremost for when I am a vendor in a market. I'm also trying to get myself out without crying or getting irritated. I'm trying to adjust and live a life to be there for my kids and family. If we don't have each other, than who do we have?

I made these 2 ornaments over the last 2 days. They are so simple but if people knew what it took for me to execute them as mentioned, they would know how much love I put into every brush stroke.

Thank you to everyone for always supporting me and my art. I am truly grateful and extremely fortunate 🖤

07/18/2026

I bought some motel keychains to prep for Holiday markets! I made this one for myself 😉🖤

Things are still very difficult since my youngest passed in March. I am no longer the same person I once was. I do however, still like to paint and craft. It just takes me a bit more time. Grief is exhausting.

I'm slowly building up my stock. Thank you for being patient with me.

07/05/2026

Started to make my wood ornaments for the upcoming Christmas season 🖤