Dating back to the 6th century, porcupine quillwork is a uniquely American Indian tradition. Find out why renowned Chickasaw bowmaker and traditional artist Eric Smith is proud to be part of the revitalization of this ancient craft in this episode of Thrive: Traditions. https://bit.ly/3glyr2h | Chickasaw.tv

Quillwork, beadwork, basket making, and pottery, are just some examples of Mi'kmaw art. Before European colonization, items were created to be useful and attractive. This continued after colonization, but there was also a rise of commodity art. Europeans were willing to buy or trade for the items, and in response, Mi'kmaw artisans made a new economy of more decorative art. Mi'kmaw art continues to evolve. Learn more with our living exhibit Pjila'si, our interpretative program on quillwork "Porcu