Water carries our stories. Our responsibilities. Our future.
As an Algonquin Anishinabe woman and Miss Eco Ottawa 2026, I walk with the traditional responsibility of protecting the water and honouring the teachings passed down through generations. My beadwork is a reflection of that responsibility—carefully created, spiritually grounded, and deeply connected to the Land and the Water.
Art as Advocacy
The Water Is Life Pin Project transforms traditional beadwork into a movement.
Each pin is hand-beaded with intention, crafted with traditional materials and woodland-inspired designs that represent:
These are more than accessories—they are symbols of identity, awareness, and change.
Why These Pins Matter
Across Turtle Island, many First Nations communities still live under long-term boil-water advisories and lack access to clean, safe drinking water. This ongoing crisis is not just environmental—it is a matter of health, justice, and sovereignty.
These pins were created to spark:
Conversation
Education
Visibility
Action
Each pin carries the reminder that water is sacred—and protecting it is a shared responsibility.
Where Your Support Goes
Your purchase creates real impact, supporting both community water solutions and Indigenous representation on the national stage.
40% — Direct Donation to Water First
Your contribution helps fund education, training, and long-term solutions that bring clean, sustainable drinking water to Indigenous communities.
60% — Supporting My Miss Eco Canada 2026 Journey
This portion helps me bring the message of water protection, sustainability, and Indigenous leadership to a national platform—amplifying the voices and stories that need to be heard.
Together, we can create ripples that reach far beyond one moment or one community.
Join the Movement
Miigwetch for walking this path with me.
Water is life.
By purchasing a pin, you are: