Métis fashion with Alexa Lizotte of Desert Métis

Rupertsland Institute’s Shakamohta is here with the final episode of Season 1! This student-led podcast celebrates the traditions and innovations of the Métis community and its members.

 Our Season 1 finale episode is here and hosted by Drew Desjarlais (she/her) who welcomes special guest Alexa Lizotte (she/her), to chat about the vision behind her brand Desert Métis Creations. Alexa’s brand reflects her upbringing in Las Vegas and her ancestral ties to Northern Alberta, as well as her insights into sustainable and natural fashion practices. The brand is also committed to education as offered by her workshops in traditional Métis art such as sewing ribbon skirts.

 Support out Alexa’s brand, Desert Métis Creations here:
https://www.desertmetiscreations.com
Check out her instagram to keep up-to-date on her endeavors here:
https://www.instagram.com/desertmetis?igsh=MXRpaG1rNTd2dGRsNA==

This episode's Heritage Michif word of the day is la fasoon (la-fah-sohn), meaning fashion!

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