Our friends at Holt Renfrew’s H Project, which aims to connect consumers, causes and communities to inspire a new generation of purposeful luxury and drive positive change in the world, are helping us explore the Manitobah Mukluks 2020 Artist Series program—a collab with Indigenous artists including Christi Belcourt, whose design takes inspiration from Métis floral embroidery patterns. Be sure to style your mukluks with a cosy blanket, also a Belcourt design, recycled puffer, or a girlish dress. Check out some of our favourites below! —Vita Daily
Christi Belcourt Gatherer Leather Mukluks: Christi Belcourt is a Michif (Métis) visual artist with a deep respect for Mother Earth, the traditions, and the knowledge of her people. She is currently a lead organizer for the Onaman Collective which focuses on resurgence of language and land-based practices. Christi was named the Aboriginal Arts Laureate by the Ontario Arts Council in 2015. In 2016 she won a Governor General’s Innovation Award and was named the winner of the 2016 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts.
Corinne Hunt Tamarak Suede Mukluks: Corrine Hunt grew up on the reservation in Alert Bay, B.C., inspired by the beauty of the Big House and the celebratory and unifying roles of the potlatch. Mentored by her uncle Henry, an artist who helped her to see the stories hidden behind the silver and gold she engraved, Corinne eventually expanded into furniture design and mixed media and began exploring a modern interpretation of traditional symbols. Corrine has designed coins for the Royal Canadian Mint, uniforms for Canada’s Olympic snowboard team, and co-designed the medals for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Sarain Fox Kootenay Leather Lace-Up Mukluks: Sarain Fox is Anishinaabe from Batchawana First Nation, just outside of Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario. She is passionate about empowering Indigenous communities and amplifying their voices, especially those of the youth. She is a multifaceted artist and activist who comes from a long line of storytellers. Her mother and great aunt are the oral record keepers of the family. As a result, Sarain has become a powerful and vibrant voice for the Indigenous community. She is a dancer, choreographer, stylist, activist, brand ambassador, television host and content producer.
Jamie Okuma Hunter Suede Mukluks: As early as Jamie Okuma can remember, her life has been in the art world in one way or another. From the age of 18 she has been a professional artist completely devoted to her art. She has exhibited her work at the Heard Indian Market in Phoenix, AZ and at the Santa Fe Indian Art Market in Santa Fe, NM. She has garnered a total of five Best in Show Awards. Jamie has work in the permanent collections of The Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum, and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.
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