Beading Métis Resurgence

Winnipeg, MB – Gallery 1C03, the campus art gallery of the University of Winnipeg, is pleased to present Beading Métis Resurgence, an exhibition and robust series of free public events or “activations” that expand the practice of and critical discourse around contemporary Red River Métis beadwork, an artform that until recently has not received due regard. Featured artists are Jennine Krauchi, David Heinrichs, Vi Houssin, Claire Johnston and Brianna Oversby. This exhibition honours Krauchi’s legacy as a matriarch who has guided the resurgence of Métis beadwork by creating magnificent pieces seen in national and international museums and exhibits. It also makes evident her intergenerational mentorship and collaboration with remarkable bead workers Heinrichs, Houssin, Johnston and Oversby. Together, these five brilliant makers honour Métis cultural icons and Michif knowledge systems while forging new artistic trajectories.

Curated by Gallery 1C03 Director/Curator Jennifer Gibson and University of Winnipeg Associate Professor of History, Dr. Cathy Mattes.

Image: Jennine Krauchi, The Lady (detail), 2022. Indigenous Art Collection, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.

Exhibition Hours: Monday – Friday between 12:00 and 4:00 pm from February 13 to April 17, 2026. Closed February 16 and April 3.

Free Affiliated Events:

• Opening reception: Thursday, February 12, 4:00 to 6:00 pm
• Beading workshop with Jennine Krauchi for UWinnipeg community: Monday, March 2, 12:30 to 2:30 pm at the Indigenous Student Services Centre
• Critique and conversation for intermediate to advanced beaders with Katherine Boyer, Jennine Krauchi and Dr. Sherry Farrell Racette: Sunday, March 15, 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre.   Pre-registration required.
• Conversation with the artists: Monday, March 23 at 2:30 pm in EG Hall (third floor of Centennial Hall)
• Find your stitch workshop with Cathy Mattes: date TBA

Getting There and Accessibility: 

Maps of The University of Winnipeg campus, including accessibility and parking maps, can be found at https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/maps/. The Gallery is located on the main floor of Centennial Hall at 515 Portage Avenue. Accessible, street level visitor entrances with auto door openers and ramps are via Portage Avenue, Ellice Avenue and Spence Street. The gallery doors are equipped with auto-openers. There is a gender-neutral, accessible washroom less than 100 feet from the Gallery entrance. Our exhibitions and affiliated events are free to everyone.

 For More Information & Media Interviews, Contact:

Jennifer Gibson, Director/Curator, Gallery 1C03, The University of Winnipeg

515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB  R3B 2E9

Phone: 204-786-9253

Email: j.gibson@uwinnipeg.ca

Website: www.uwinnipeg.ca/art-gallery