The Spirit Beads

Adeline Cook is a contemporary Saultaux artist from Sandy Bay First Nation… they make pop culture beadwork and write about intersectional social justice issues…

Adeline’s writing communicates about the ongoing issues many marginalized folks face in today’s society… and their beadwork can occasionally represent these complex issues as art…

blending the traditional indigenous practice of story telling and modern pop culture into one fluid practice

What Do You Rebel Against?

The relentless urge to always be productive

in a way that appeases capitalism

What Song Are You Currently Loving Most?

The Maze - Manchester Orchestra

What's the weirdest compliment you've received for your work?

That’s beautiful would you like some

(consensual) nudes for inspiration