Mahihkan Design - Rachel McCloy Métis Artist

Tansi (Hello)!

Mahihkan Design is run by Cree-Métis artist Rachel McCloy. Her work mainly includes handmade, northern-style moccasins and the less commonly known art of Métis silk embroidery. All of her work is done fully by hand, using genuine materials (moose and deer hides, furs, silks, wools, etc). 

About the Artist:

My name is Rachel McCloy. My cree name is Mahihkan Iskwew, which translates from Plains Cree to Wolf Woman. My name represents the teaching of Humility, as well as leadership, family, and strength. I am Swampy Cree Métis on my mothers side, and Danish on my fathers side. My family names include Cook, Traill, McKay, Sinclair, Favel, Ballenden, and McCloy. I reside on the unceded and traditional territory of the Lheidli T'enneh people (Colonially known as Prince George, Northern BC, Canada.) I am a citizen of the Métis Nation of British Columbia, and my local community is the Prince George Métis Community Association. I am a recognized artist through the Amelia Douglas Institute's Métis in BC Artist Collective (MBCAC). 

Maarsii (Thank you) for visiting my shop! <3

Instagram: @mahihkan.design

Artist Profile: https://ameliadouglasinstitute.ca/arts-and-culture/artists/48