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Alice George holding a baby blanket purchased from Cree Star Gifts. Janet Mckay – Brighter Futures Coodinator Side view of the Teepee Connie Wyatt Anderson Turqoise Star Blanket with white, purple, yellow and turquoise star and border. Dark Blue Queen Star Blanket with Yellow, Red, White and Dark Blue Star and Border. 12. Black bag with blue, light & dark green and black star Jeanette’s Mother holding Birch Bark Basket & Seminar Bag. 26. Black bag with the four colors. John dropping off Teepee Poles at Treaty 4 Grounds for National Treaty 1-11 Gathering in Fort Qu’Appelle – August 11-14, 2014 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) Side -view of Dakota Style Teepee 3. Blue bag with rainbow color design. 3. Light Turquoise Print Purple Queen Star Blanket with Light & Dark Purple and White Star and Border. Dark Blue star blanket with white, dark blue and turquoise in the Star. See the size of the bag Group picture of baskets 3. Red Cross Print Beatrice Stevens (my mom) holding a birch bark basket she made Here is a pic. of an individual bag of tea in plastic baggie, which is inserted in every Kookum’s cloth tea bag. Calvin Issac, Cultural Coordinator for Ochapawace Health Authority, and John Belanger Timothy Bone – Youth Coordinator, and Gail Cullen – Executive Director of Brandon Friendship Center holding a Birch Bark Basket purchased from Cree Star Gifts. Demonstrates Zipper 25. Black bag with the four colors Black blanket with rainbow colors in the star (purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, red) and rainbow border Allison & Mike Reinis – NEWLYWEDS August 2016. Elder Flora Kematch and grandson with Fred Stevens- NNDAP Coordinator holding Gifts purchased from Cree Star Gifts Jerleen Sullivan – Norway House, MB. Lacing Pin Holes 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) Jeannie Pewapisconias 9, Purple Flower Print Red Star Blanket with Light Purple, grey, turquoise and red star and border. 4. Brown Bag with Red Ribbon with Red Print Extra-Large Birch Bark Baskets wrapped in Clear wrapping paper with Ribbon. Purple Blanket with Forest green, light & dark purple, and lime green Star Group photo at conference – 0ctober 2015. Holding Baby Star Blanket purchased from Cree Star Gifts. Delivered peeled & treated teepee poles to Regina. Red Star blanket with white, red, turquoise, black and yellow star 5. Purple bag with purple, yellow and white star. 14. Black bag with rainbow star Traditional Birch Bark Basket with Lid 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). photo of Me and my daughter sitting beside Star Pillows Yellow Star Blanket with 4 colors in the Star John Belanger 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 Red Star Blanket with yellow, red, turquoise, and white star. Arapaho Trail Robe – Black King – Size Bandana-style star blanket with matching pillow cases Green Blanket with Black, Light/dark green, and yellow star. Group of Traditional Birch Baskets with those made with Thread Photo Taken at Treaty 1-11 Gathering, August 11-14 at Treaty 4 Grounds in Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan. Doreen Garson – Split Lake, MB. Created this unique Bandana Cloth King-Size Star Blanket for a client Brown Blanket with Brown, Black, Orange, Red, and Yellow Star. 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. Alice George standing beside the custom camouflage blanket we created for her. 4 Direction Bag 3. White star with white, yellow, red, and black star Gloria Mckay – Human Resources Manager 2. Light Blue Print Front view of the teepee without the door 14-Foot Dakota Style Teepee Front View- traditional basket without lid E.J. Fontaine, President/CEO Health Director – Darlene Bryant Front view of a Traditional Birch Bark Basket with Lid. 35. White Blanket with Black, White, Red, and Blue Ladybug Print Star Wendy Linklater – Dec. 2014 2. Red Bag with Red Cross Print Inside view of Teepee-top Shirley Bighead – Health Director Yellow Blanket with Turquoise, Yellow, White, and dark blue star 1. Purple bag with multiple colors. Pendelton Tags – Attached to Blankets Blue Star Blanket with yellow, white, turquoise and blue star Added A POPPY PRINT Jessica and Wallace Chartrand Hot Pink Star Blanket with brown, red, purple and pink star. Donna Gorsalitz Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Holding a Star Blanket 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. Inside View of a traditonal birch bark basket Group picture of Traditional baskets Group of our Conference bags Front-View of Teepee with Door Group photo of beaded keychains with leather fringe. Pile of peeled poles 14. Turquoise blanket with black, dark blue, turquoise, and white star. 5. Blue Bag with Turquoise print/Ribbon White Star Blanket with turquoise,yellow, dark blue and yellow star 5. Black Bag with Cross Print 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. 8. Black bag with black print and red ribbon Photo: Kyle Daniels, (Support Staff), and Kayla (Summer Student- Administration) Devereaux & Dylan Roy painting bottom of teepee poles. NAMES OF Ross’s KIDS in First Photo (Left to Right): Silas, Kolby, Daejah, Victoria, and the baby is O’Malley! 13. Black bag with rainbow star Black star blanket with orange, black, yellow and white star Michelle Williams is holding a Hand-Held Keychain purchased from Cree Star Gifts Matching Pillow for Baby Blanket 4. Blue Cross Print Dark blue blanket with yellow, red, RED PRINT, and dark blue star 3. Brown Bag with Red Ribbon and Red Print 19. Black blanket with Burgundy, brown, white and yellow star Red Star Blanket with Turquoise, Yellow, and Red Star and Border. 7. Blue bag with multiple colors. Red Star blanket with White, Dark & Light Blue, and red Star. Specialty Star Blanket made from Cree Star Gifts 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 Photo: From left to right, Charlotte Nepinak (councellor), Ruby Garson, holding Star Bags purchased from Cree Star Gifts 28. Black bag with red, white and blue star Group pic. of baskets 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 ) Purple baby star blanket with purple, white, and purple gingham star Photo: (Left to Right) Michela Linklater, Charlene Linklater, and Jessica Hamilton wearing Hoop earrings purchased from Cree Star Gifts – Redvers, Saskatchewan. Teepee we delivered in front of the police station 4. Grey bag with purple, light blue and grey star Photo: (left to right) Margaret Church (Coordinator for Headstart Progam), with Staff and Kids. 7. Turquoise Print Charlotte Nepinak – Councellor Chief Joseph Robe – Aqua 9. black bag with white, turquoise, and black star Hot Pink Baby Blanket with White Bear Paw – three shades of pink in the star Front View of Tepee Without Door Alice George holding a baby blanket purchased from Cree Star Gifts 18. Black bag with white and blue star Jason Gobiel, presenting the Chief of Police, Ian Grant with a Star Blanket made by us Picture of Traditional basket without lid Purple Baby Star Blanket with purple, turquoise and pink star. 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. Purple Star Blanket with grey, pink, purple, and turquoise star. Brown Star Blanket with yellow, green brown and Camouflage Star Photo: Dawne Fulford (left) -Focus on Families Coodinator and Eileen Thomas (right) – Director of CFS Operations & Intergovernmental Affairs 7. Black bag with turquoise, pink and black star John putting up a 24 foot teepee he made Flap for lift pole – shaped like an Eagle Peg Straps Verna Shannacappo, with other members from Rolling River putting up Teepee’s, with Teepee Poles purchased from Cree Star Gifts. 27. Black Bag with white center and Multiple colors for outside. Selena Genaille’s Daughter – recipient of Gift for her baby to be born in the New Year Delores Daniels wearing a pair of Black Beaded Earrings made by Cree Star Gifts. Light Purple Blanket with dark purple & light purple, and pink star. Corinne’s Family-May 2015 Dark blue blanket with white, turquoise, dark blue, and Navaho Print. Red Star Blanket with 4 colors in the star and border. 34.Purple Blanket with White, and Light & Dark Purple Star Black blanket with turquoise, red, and black star with border. Close-up of the poppy print Canvas Tote Bag Traditional Birch Bark Basket made with Spruce Roots and Lid Group photo of Kookum’s tea bags. 1. Brown bag with brown, burgundy red & yellow star Gail Cullen- Executive Director of Brandon Friendship Center holding Birch Bark Baskets purchased from Cree Star Gifts. POPPY PRINT ADDED Photo of Star Pillows on the couch to demonstrate size Corinne Stevens-Belanger with 2 Birch Bark Baskets. High School students holding Beaded Keychains purchased from Cree Star Gifts. 10.Black bag with turquiose print and white ribbon Louise Dawn Lavallee with Seminar Bag purchased from Cree Star Gifts. January 2015. Alanis Obomsawin and Jerleen Keith (at microphone) 10. Green/SAGE Print Red Blanket with Yellow, Turquoise, and Red Star 2. black bag with turquoise, yellow, white and black star 2. Black Bag with Red Ribbon and Red Print Chief of Cross Lake – Cathy Merrick Chief Nelson Genaille with his wife, Shelly Genaille. Swan River, Manitoba. WE CAN DELIVER Front view of the Teepee with Door 1. Black bag with red ribbon & Red Print 8. Black Bag with Red print and white ribbon Linda Catcheway with her grandchildren inside the Teepee Noelle Halcrow, Community Development Officer, holding one of Cree Star Gifts Star Bags Timi’s twins sitting in front of Star Blanket purchased from Cree Star Gifts. Assortment of Beaded Lanyards in a wide range of colors 9. Black Bag with black print and white ribbon 24. Black bag with rainbow star Close-up of Door 6. Blue Bag with turquoise print and ribbon Agnes Flanagan from Edmonton Alberta with a beaded lanyard she purchased from us. Black Blanket with White, Red, Yellow, and Black Star 7. Blue Bag with Purple Print 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 Traditional Birch Bark Basket Turquoise Star Blanket with white, yellow, Red PRINT, and and Turquoise Star Terry Good and Friends putting up Teepee with Poles purchased from Cree Star Gifts. Roxann Smith holding Conference Bags purchased from Cree Star Gifts. Deanna Brown (Program Administrative Assistant with the Public Health Unit of NITHA), holding a Star Bag purchased from Cree Star Gifts Janene Wilson www.Plan4ward.ca 8. black bag with pink, white, turquoise, and black star Linda Catcheway (Clan Catcheway), in front of their 14-foot dakota Style Teepee and John + Kids 1.Red Print Diane Roussin – Executive Director. Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc. Winnipeg, Manitoba. White Star Blanket with black, white, red, and purple star Delores Daniels (center) Baby Blanket with matching Pillow Side view of Teepee Roseann MacFadgen,- Financial Officer, holding one of Cree Star Gifts Star Bags 27. Black bag with blue, green, red and white 30. Black bag with the four colors Camouflage Star Blanket with yellow, green and camo. star 7. Purple bag with burgundy, dark pink and blue star. Black Baby Crib Style blanket, with black, red, white and yellow star. Picture of peeled & treated teepee poles 8. Turquoise Flower Print MIcheal & Debbie Hernandez getting married traditionally with Elder and with a Star Blanket wrapped around them purchased from Cree Star Gifts. 6. Bue Bag Group picture of Star Bags

We are 100 % Indigenous owned and operated, in Swan River, Manitoba. We are a family operated business, and we make Teepees, Star Blankets, Star Bags, jewelry and baskets.

WE ALSO MAKE STAR BLANKETS:

Thunderbird Eagle – Queen Size

Turtle Star Blanket

Specialty Fabric Topper with light/dark purple, turquoise & lime star

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 WE FINANCIAL VISA, E-TRANSFER, MONEY ORDER or CHEQUE

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Cree Star Gifts

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