Limited edition print of “the little people need to make fires too”, originally exhibited in November, 2023 at the Centennial Concert Hall in Winnipeg, MB during the run of the first-ever fall-scale Indigenous opera in Canada, Li Keur.

“the little people need to make fires too” plays with difference and balance, honouring the contributions of these little tricksters in our lives.

Miniature octopus bags beaded by Red River Métis artist Claire Johnston in the traditional Métis two-needle style, using antique and contemporary micro seed beads on reproduction trade wool. Photographed by Anishinaabe and Cree artist Kevin Settee.

Printed locally in Winnipeg at Martha Street Studio, Manitoba’s only artist-run printmaking studio.

• Image size: 17” wide x 23” tall

• Paper size: 18” wide x 24” tall

• 1" white border

• Archival-quality fine art paper

• Signed and numbered by Claire Johnston

• 50 limited edition prints available

Note: Prints will be shipped 3-5 weeks from the date of purchase to allow time for printing, signing, packaging, and shipping.