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2. Black Bag with Red Ribbon and Red Print Arapaho Trail Robe – Black Inside view of Teepee-top Red Star Blanket with Turquoise, Yellow, and Red Star and Border. Jason Gobeil, Aboriginal Community Coordinator for the City of Brandon, is giving away Birch Bark Baskets made by us as DOOR PRIZES for his event last week in Brandon. Side view of the Teepee Amanda Simard (left) -TEI Education Manager and Renee McGurry (right) – TEI Facilitator from Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba are holding Star Bags made by us. They were presenters for our Divisional Professional Development Day today to teach us how to teach kids about the treaties. It was excellent. Light Purple Blanket with dark purple & light purple, and pink star. 6. Bue Bag 3. Blue bag with rainbow color design. Alanis Obomsawin and Jerleen Keith (at microphone) 5. Blue Bag with Turquoise print/Ribbon NAMES OF Ross’s KIDS in First Photo (Left to Right): Silas, Kolby, Daejah, Victoria, and the baby is O’Malley! Here are some more pictures of our products given away as gifts. Ian Grant, the Brandon Chief of Police is holding the Black Star Blanket because it is going to be hung on the wall in the Police Station Photo: Dawne Fulford (left) -Focus on Families Coodinator and Eileen Thomas (right) – Director of CFS Operations & Intergovernmental Affairs Lacing Pin Holes Wendy Linklater – Dec. 2014 Allison & Mike Reinis – NEWLYWEDS August 2016. Alice George standing beside the custom camouflage blanket we created for her. John putting up a 24 foot teepee he made Delores Daniels (center) Hot Pink Baby Blanket with White Bear Paw – three shades of pink in the star 3. White star with white, yellow, red, and black star 14. Black bag with rainbow star Photo: Kyle Daniels, (Support Staff), and Kayla (Summer Student- Administration) Group photo of beaded keychains with leather fringe. Timi’s twins sitting in front of Star Blanket purchased from Cree Star Gifts. Red Star Blanket with Light Purple, grey, turquoise and red star and border. Group photo at conference – 0ctober 2015. 26. Black bag with the four colors. Timothy Bone – Youth Coordinator, and Gail Cullen – Executive Director of Brandon Friendship Center holding a Birch Bark Basket purchased from Cree Star Gifts. Dark blue blanket with yellow, red, RED PRINT, and dark blue star Brown Star Blanket with yellow, green brown and Camouflage Star Demonstrates Zipper 25. Black bag with the four colors 34.Purple Blanket with White, and Light & Dark Purple Star Created this unique Bandana Cloth King-Size Star Blanket for a client Photo: (left to right) Nora Stevens (CFS Worker), and Sharon Stevens, (Administrative Assistant) at Cree Nation Child and Family Caring Agency in Swan River, Manitoba. Photo: Left to Right – Jaimee (Medical Transport Coordinator), Therese (NNDAP), Darlene (Home Care Coordinator), Trina (CHR), Robert (Caretaker), Flaurette (Medical Driver), and Carrie Thomas (Finance) 3. Red Cross Print 2. black bag with turquoise, yellow, white and black star Blue Star Blanket with yellow, white, turquoise and blue star 27. Black Bag with white center and Multiple colors for outside. Specialty Star Blanket made from Cree Star Gifts Health Director – Darlene Bryant Holding Baby Star Blanket purchased from Cree Star Gifts. Verna Shannacappo, with other members from Rolling River putting up Teepee’s, with Teepee Poles purchased from Cree Star Gifts. Black Blanket with White, Red, Yellow, and Black Star Black blanket with rainbow colors in the star (purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red) and rainbow border Delivered peeled & treated teepee poles to Regina. Chief Joseph Robe – Aqua Group picture of Star Bags Brown Blanket with Brown, Black, Orange, Red, and Yellow Star. 7. Purple bag with burgundy, dark pink and blue star. Photo: Left to Right Marty Boulanger (Community Counselor), Debra Moar (Disability Counselor), Valarie Olson (Patient Advocacy Unit – Navigator), Kaya Wheeler (Youth Housing Counselor), Chris Prince (Mental Health/Addictions Counselor), Rosalie Ouskan (Patient Advocacy Unit-Navigator), Carrie Anderson (Intake & Resource Coordinator), Chrystal Hotonomi (Student/Intern). Side -view of Dakota Style Teepee Connie Wyatt Anderson Red Blanket with Yellow, Turquoise, and Red Star John Belanger 4 Direction Bag 27. Black bag with blue, green, red and white Shirley Bighead – Health Director Diane Roussin – Executive Director. Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc. Winnipeg, Manitoba. Janene Wilson www.Plan4ward.ca Group photo of Kookum’s tea bags. 8. Turquoise Flower Print Turquoise Star Blanket with white, yellow, Red PRINT, and and Turquoise Star 13. Black bag with rainbow star Photo: (Left to Right) Michela Linklater, Charlene Linklater, and Jessica Hamilton wearing Hoop earrings purchased from Cree Star Gifts – Redvers, Saskatchewan. Beatrice Stevens (my mom) holding a birch bark basket she made Jessica and Wallace Chartrand Deanna Brown (Program Administrative Assistant with the Public Health Unit of NITHA), holding a Star Bag purchased from Cree Star Gifts Michelle Williams is holding a Hand-Held Keychain purchased from Cree Star Gifts Green Blanket with Black, Light/dark green, and yellow star. MIcheal & Debbie Hernandez getting married traditionally with Elder and with a Star Blanket wrapped around them purchased from Cree Star Gifts. 1. Black bag with red ribbon & Red Print 4. Grey bag with purple, light blue and grey star 14-Foot Dakota Style Teepee Pendelton Tags – Attached to Blankets Photo: From left to right, Charlotte Nepinak (councellor), Front-View of Teepee with Door Added A POPPY PRINT Chief Nelson Genaille with his wife, Shelly Genaille. Swan River, Manitoba. POPPY PRINT ADDED Red Star blanket with white, red, turquoise, black and yellow star Inside View of a traditonal birch bark basket Red Star Blanket with 4 colors in the star and border. 7. Blue Bag with Purple Print Selena Genaille’s Daughter – recipient of Gift for her baby to be born in the New Year Front view of the Teepee with Door Agnes Flanagan from Edmonton Alberta with a beaded lanyard she purchased from us. Traditional Birch Bark Basket made with Spruce Roots and Lid 1. Purple bag with multiple colors. Calvin Issac, Cultural Coordinator for Ochapawace Health Authority, and John Belanger Charlotte Nepinak – Councellor 8. Black bag with black print and red ribbon Black blanket with turquoise, red, and black star with border. Group of Traditional Birch Baskets with those made with Thread Purple baby star blanket with purple, white, and purple gingham star John dropping off Teepee Poles at Treaty 4 Grounds for National Treaty 1-11 Gathering in Fort Qu’Appelle – August 11-14, 2014 9. Black Bag with black print and white ribbon Roxann Smith holding Conference Bags purchased from Cree Star Gifts. 12. Black bag with blue, light & dark green and black star Picture of Traditional basket without lid 9, Purple Flower Print Gail Cullen- Executive Director of Brandon Friendship Center holding Birch Bark Baskets purchased from Cree Star Gifts. Photo: (left to right) Margaret Church (Coordinator for Headstart Progam), with Staff and Kids. 10. Green/SAGE Print 5. Black Bag with Cross Print Traditional Birch Bark Basket with Lid WE CAN DELIVER 1.Red Print Baby Blanket with matching Pillow 8. black bag with pink, white, turquoise, and black star Black star blanket with orange, black, yellow and white star 5. Purple bag with purple, yellow and white star. Group picture of baskets Dark Blue star blanket with white, dark blue and turquoise in the Star. Group pic. of baskets 2. Red Bag with Red Cross Print Close-up of the poppy print Devereaux & Dylan Roy painting bottom of teepee poles. 24. Black bag with rainbow star Yellow Blanket with Turquoise, Yellow, White, and dark blue star Terry Good and Friends putting up Teepee with Poles purchased from Cree Star Gifts. Purple Star Blanket with grey, pink, purple, and turquoise star. photo of Me and my daughter sitting beside Star Pillows Alice George holding a baby blanket purchased from Cree Star Gifts. Photo of Star Pillows on the couch to demonstrate size Dark blue blanket with white, turquoise, dark blue, and Navaho Print. Picture of peeled & treated teepee poles Donna Gorsalitz Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Holding a Star Blanket Group picture of Traditional baskets Corinne Stevens-Belanger with 2 Birch Bark Baskets. Purple Queen Star Blanket with Light & Dark Purple and White Star and Border. See the size of the bag Chief of Cross Lake – Cathy Merrick Red Star blanket with White, Dark & Light Blue, and red Star. 7. Black bag with turquoise, pink and black star 4. Blue Cross Print 35. White Blanket with Black, White, Red, and Blue Ladybug Print Star Front view of a Traditional Birch Bark Basket with Lid. 18. Black bag with white and blue star Linda Catcheway (Clan Catcheway), in front of their 14-foot dakota Style Teepee and John + Kids Peg Straps Black Baby Crib Style blanket, with black, red, white and yellow star. Photo Left to Right: Guest, Senator Wesley Bear, Chief Margaret Bear, Councillor Shelly A. Bear, Councillor Shaya Watson, Councillor Les George, Councillor Petra Belanger & Guest. Missing: Councillors: Tim Bear & John Still. Front view of the teepee without the door Louise Dawn Lavallee with Seminar Bag purchased from Cree Star Gifts. January 2015. Ruby Garson, holding Star Bags purchased from Cree Star Gifts Teepee we delivered in front of the police station Photo: Leading Thunderbird Lodge 2014 From Left to Right: Karen Main (Executive Director), Kelly Pasloski (Educational Assistant), and Deborah McLean (Clinical Supervisor). They are holding a Small Birch Bark Basket, and Seminar Bags purchased from Cree Star Gifts. Extra-Large Birch Bark Baskets wrapped in Clear wrapping paper with Ribbon. Assortment of Beaded Lanyards in a wide range of colors 7. Turquoise Print Roseann MacFadgen,- Financial Officer, holding one of Cree Star Gifts Star Bags 6. Blue Bag with turquoise print and ribbon Dark Blue Queen Star Blanket with Yellow, Red, White and Dark Blue Star and Border. 4. Brown Bag with Red Ribbon with Red Print Photo of Chief Billy Joe Laboucan preparing to present a basket to Elder Mike Laboucan of the Lubicon Lake Band in Northern Alberta. www.Plan4ward.ca 2. Light Blue Print 9. black bag with white, turquoise, and black star Hot Pink Star Blanket with brown, red, purple and pink star. Pile of peeled poles Added a POPPY PRINT Photo: (left to right) Breanne Massey (Fort Times Reporter), Devereaux Roy, Wendall Starr (Elders Helper), Dylan Roy, John Belanger (Manager & Owner of Cree Star Gifts ) 30. Black bag with the four colors King – Size Bandana-style star blanket with matching pillow cases Elder Flora Kematch and grandson with Fred Stevens- NNDAP Coordinator holding Gifts purchased from Cree Star Gifts Red Star Blanket with yellow, red, turquoise, and white star. 1. Brown bag with brown, burgundy red & yellow star Doreen Garson – Split Lake, MB. Janet Mckay – Brighter Futures Coodinator Front View of Tepee Without Door White Star Blanket with turquoise,yellow, dark blue and yellow star 14. Turquoise blanket with black, dark blue, turquoise, and white star. Canvas Tote Bag Photo: (left to right) John (owner/manager of Cree Star Gifts), Roland Kaye (Elders Helper – First Nations University in Regina), and Rick Favel (Traditional Knowledge Keeper) 19. Black blanket with Burgundy, brown, white and yellow star 3. Light Turquoise Print Jason Gobiel, presenting the Chief of Police, Ian Grant with a Star Blanket made by us Group of our Conference bags Purple Blanket with Forest green, light & dark purple, and lime green Star Linda Catcheway with her grandchildren inside the Teepee Side view of Teepee Noelle Halcrow, Community Development Officer, holding one of Cree Star Gifts Star Bags E.J. Fontaine, President/CEO Camouflage Star Blanket with yellow, green and camo. star Alice George holding a baby blanket purchased from Cree Star Gifts 7. Blue bag with multiple colors. 28. Black bag with red, white and blue star Close-up of Door Flap for lift pole – shaped like an Eagle Matching Pillow for Baby Blanket Purple Baby Star Blanket with purple, turquoise and pink star. Gloria Mckay – Human Resources Manager 8. Black Bag with Red print and white ribbon Yellow Star Blanket with 4 colors in the Star Corinne’s Family-May 2015 3. Brown Bag with Red Ribbon and Red Print Jerleen Sullivan – Norway House, MB. Here is a pic. of an individual bag of tea in plastic baggie, which is inserted in every Kookum’s cloth tea bag. Side view of Traditional Birch Bark Basket White Star Blanket with black, white, red, and purple star Photo Taken at Treaty 1-11 Gathering, August 11-14 at Treaty 4 Grounds in Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan. Turqoise Star Blanket with white, purple, yellow and turquoise star and border. Jeannie Pewapisconias Front View- traditional basket without lid 10.Black bag with turquiose print and white ribbon Delores Daniels wearing a pair of Black Beaded Earrings made by Cree Star Gifts. Jeanette’s Mother holding Birch Bark Basket & Seminar Bag. High School students holding Beaded Keychains purchased from Cree Star Gifts.: Grandma Hazel Stevens

Grandma Hazel Stevens

My grandparents Joe and Hazel Stevens settled along the Red Deer River, which is approximately 1 hour north of Swan River Manitoba in the late 1960’s. They chose this area of land, because it was located near our reserve, and it was also my grandfather’s trap-line. My Grandparents worked and lived off the land since the 1920’s. They remained in this area until they passed away. It was my grandmother, Hazel Stevens, who started making Birch Bark Baskets, she taught my mother, aunts, uncles and cousins. My grandparents used to sell their baskets to campers, fishermen and tourists who traveled through this region since the 1960’s. My grandmother eventually taught me and therefore basket making has been in my family for at least three generations. Both my grandparents were Swampy Cree people. Traditionally, Cree people in this area were known for using birch bark to make much needed tools. Because of my grandmother this rich tradition has been passed down to my family and I.

Corinne’s Family-May 2015

Corinne Stevens-Belanger with 2 Birch Bark Baskets.

Group pic of our bags.

FACTS ABOUT THE BASKETS

: One Extra-Large Basket with Burgundy Thread

Each basket is sewn together with Crochet Thread in various colors, (usually Red, Burgundy, Yellow, Green). They range in size from Extra-Large, Large, Medium and Small. Each Basket is also lined with Colored Cloth, which compliments the Thread color. One basket can take up to 3-4 hours to create. The star pattern on top of the basket was what inspired me to call them “star baskets” and have been incorporated into our business name and logo. It is not clear why my grandmother started to put these patterns on the baskets, but regardless they are a beautiful aspect of the basket itself.

THE PURPOSE AND USE

First Nations’ people buy them as gifts for Elders, honored guests and/or valued members of the community. They can be given to anyone for any purpose. Each basket can be filled with significant items, or they can be given as is. We also include in each basket a little bag of cedar for the fragrance and benefit of the buyer.

: Cedar Bundle inside the Basket

Group Picture of Baskets – Range from Extra – large to Small.

TRADITIONAL BIRCH BARK BASKETS MADE WITH SPRUCE ROOTS

WE ALSO MAKE STAR BLANKETS:

Black Star Blanket with red,yellow,red, and white star with red/yellow border and Bear and Wolf Paw Print Motifs.

Wolf Paw Print Motifs

Bear Paw Motifs

NAMES OF Ross's KIDS in First Photo (Left to Right): Silas, Kolby, Daejah, Victoria, and the baby is O'Malley!

Ross Stevens purchased Star Blankets made by us for his children for Christmas Gifts – 2016. NAMES OF Ross’s KIDS in First Photo (Left to Right):
Silas, Kolby, Daejah, Victoria, and the baby is O’Malley!

Black blanket with rainbow colors in the star (purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red) and rainbow border

Don’t Forget about our TEEPEES

Our Label sewn onto our Teepees.

If you are interested in purchasing please contact us at the phone number, or e-mail address below. We deliver upon request. WE CAN SHIP EVERYWHERE IN CANADA/USA/International

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Cree Star Gifts Corinne Stevens-Belanger – Aboriginal Owned and Operated.

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FACTS ABOUT THE BASKETS

TRADITIONAL BIRCH BARK BASKETS MADE WITH SPRUCE ROOTS

WE ALSO MAKE STAR BLANKETS:

Don’t Forget about our TEEPEES

If you are interested in purchasing please contact us at the phone number, or e-mail address below. We deliver upon request. WE CAN SHIP EVERYWHERE IN CANADA/USA/International

We can receive payment by PAYPAL, WE FINANCIAL VISA, E-TRANSFER, MONEY ORDER or CHEQUE

ALSO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: Corinne-John

30 – Day RETURN POLICY

Cree Star Gifts

1-(204) -734-2116
Box 173
Swan River, Manitoba. R0l 1Z0.
E-mail Address: creestargifts@hotmail.com

Cree Star Gifts Corinne Stevens-Belanger – Aboriginal Owned and Operated.

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FACTS ABOUT THE BASKETS

TRADITIONAL BIRCH BARK BASKETS MADE WITH SPRUCE ROOTS

WE ALSO MAKE STAR BLANKETS:

Don’t Forget about our TEEPEES

If you are interested in purchasing please contact us at the phone number, or e-mail address below. We deliver upon request. WE CAN SHIP EVERYWHERE IN CANADA/USA/International

We can receive payment by PAYPAL, WE FINANCIAL VISA, E-TRANSFER, MONEY ORDER or CHEQUE

ALSO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: Corinne-John

30 – Day RETURN POLICY

Cree Star Gifts

1-(204) -734-2116 Box 173 Swan River, Manitoba. R0l 1Z0. E-mail Address: creestargifts@hotmail.com

1-(204) -734-2116
Box 173
Swan River, Manitoba. R0l 1Z0.
E-mail Address: creestargifts@hotmail.com