#AGAlive: Quill Traditions with MJ Belcourt Moses

Watch AGA Adjunct Curator of Indigenous Art, MJ Belcourt Moses, for our #AGAlive "Quill Traditions". MJ will discuss the art form and demonstrate one technique!

Porcupine quillwork is an art form that is unique to Indigenous Peoples and primarily found in the Great Plains. This distinctive practice has endured over the centuries. It’s an ancient art form that significantly predates the use of glass beads. According to some sources, quill working tools dating to the sixth century have been found on the plains. Quillwork began in a dream by a young woman who was taught how to use quills. Quills were used to adorn shirts, moccasins, bags and jewelry.

#AGAlive is presented with the support of the EPCOR Heart + Soul Fund.

MJ BELCOURT MOSES

MJ is a traditional Métis artist, certified Native Cultural Art instructor and most recently served as Indigenous Art Consultant for Fort Edmonton Park and Indigenous Curator for the Edmonton Public Library. In 2019, MJ served as an Indigenous Artist in Residency with the City of Edmonton. She looks forward to sharing Indigenous stories at the AGA.

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