Nàagàii Ddhah (Bead Mountain)

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  • Copper Caribou Yukon

Abstract

Hand-crafted Indigenous art and jewellery
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Copper Caribou crafts each piece to instill a sense of power and confidence in those who wear their accessories and jewellery, or use their handmade tools. Infused with good intentions and expert craftsmanship, their unique creations are not just fashion statements, but also celebrations of culture and contemporary style.

Vadzaih ch’ijì (caribou antler) and nàagàii (beads) on hometan vadzaih dhòh (caribou hide) are main components of their art. Adhòh tr’ahshii (hide tanning) and working with youth is a large part of Copper Caribou. Montana and Delaney aim to encourage positive mental health practices through hide tanning and traditional ways of knowing and doing. They honour their culture and Indigenous Knowledge through beadwork, artwork, hidework, and language.

Màhsi’ choo, gwiinzii ts’aii ndoò ohdàh.
(Thank you, go forward in a good way.)

Author Biography

Copper Caribou, Yukon

Sisters from the Yukon, Montana and Delaney Prysnuk are members of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation with ties to Inuvialuit, as well as having Ukrainian and Scandinavian heritage.

Front Cover Northern Review 59, with a photo collage of caribou antler & colourful beads on hometan caribou hide, handcrafts & jewellery

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Published

04/07/2026

Issue

No. 59 (2026)

Section

Cover Art

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