Beaded Pins

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Artist Bio: Maria Livingston is a member of the Bigstone Cree First Nation and currently lives in Lethbridge Alberta. She began beading out of necessity to make her own pow wow regalia before she started her business, Teal Fawn Designs in 2017. Maria received her B. A. from the University of Lethbridge in 2015 and has been working with Indigenous students in various capacities since then.

Description:  Each orange shirt pin is handmade. Beads are sewn on 1-2 at a time to create the design. Each pin measures approximately 1.5 x 1.5 inches. Because this item is handmade, it may vary slightly from images shown.

The Orange Shirt symbol originated by Phyllis Webstad sharing her personal experiences in residential school. The orange shirt has served as a symbol to commemorate the experience of thousands who have attended residential schools. Wearing an orange shirt day pin symbolizes the commitment to reconciliation and healing. To learn more about orange shirt day and Phyllis’ story, visit 
www.orangeshirtday.org