Silverwork of the Haudenosaunee

Presented by Teyotsihstokwáthe Dakota Brant and Yonenyà:kenht Jesse Brant, Mohawk Turtle Clan Sisters and Founders of Sapling & Flint

With the introduction of trade silver by European traders', the legacy of the formation of the United States of America and Canada was solidified by the commitment of the Haudensoaunee, in their allyship to the new visitors. Jesse and Dakota Brant will be speaking on how Silversmithing has a 400-year tradition amongst the Haudenosaunee.

This event will be held in English.

About Teyotsihstokwáthe Dakota Brant and Yonenyà:kenht Jesse Brant, Mohawk Turtle Clan Sisters and Founders of Sapling & Flint

Jesse and Dakota Brant are Mohawk nation sisters from Ohswé:ken and are the co-founders of Sapling & Flint, a retail and wholesale jewellery manufacturer specializing in gold and sterling silver that has sold across Canada, the USA, western Europe, Japan and Korea. Silversmithing has a 400 year tradition in Haudenosaunee communities beginning with the introduction of trade silver by european traders wanting the Haudenosaunee connection into North American markets. Trade, and jewelry's place within trade is part of the story of Canada and Sapling & Flint is creating "Conversation pieces that share the story of Turtle Island" while revitalizing arts-based jobs in the jewellery industry for the Ohswé:ken community.