"I create, first and foremost, for Indigenous people because I want our people to feel pride in who they are. My grandmother was our family's moccasin maker, and I was guided by her. I want my ancestors to recognize who I am through our designs and our colors. On my own personal journey as an artist, the next step was footwear. Partnering with Manitobah to create a moccasin with a hard rubber sole—making it more waterproof—fulfilled my need to create moccasins while keeping them traditional with beads and leather. When people wear these, they can feel pride knowing they're supporting an Indigenous company that hires and works with Indigenous people."
"To me, one of the most identifiable cultural practices of the Métis community is our fiddle music and jigging. I wanted to create a shoe inspired by the delicately embroidered Métis dance slippers our Grandmothers so carefully crafted with love for their culture and community. The colors in the design reflect the rich jewel tones of the silk twill they used and the carefully selected tone and sheen of the crimson leather suede recalls the sumptuous velvets they embroidered on to. My hope was to create a dance shoe to inspire others to jig, dance and take a deeper interest in our unique Métis musical traditions."