Li Isprii: Red River Metis Arts and Culture Review

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We feature in-depth interviews with Red River Metis artists and culture-makers, and arts and culture writing by Red River Metis authors. www.liisprii.ca

A white edged teal rectangle slants across the middle of the image. Inside, white text reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Workshops: Writing as Grounding Exercise, Join writer and editor Emily Strempler for an informative workshop about mindful writing. Open to writers and non-writers of all skill levels. Free for members of the Li Isprii Patreon. $10 for non-members. August 18th, 5-7pm MT.” Behind the rectangle, in the corners of the image, a photo of notebooks and writing supplies arrayed across a wooden table, can be seen.
Rows of book covers line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on a light blue background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Metis Reads, August 2026”
White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Book Review, Spirit Gifting, The Concept of Spiritual Exchange”
White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Film Review, Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising”
White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Learning Through Play: The nēhiyawēwin Mods of Wyatt Schiefelbein”
Rows of album covers line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on an orange background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Spotlight on Metis Musicians”
White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Book Review, Pchit - Little One/Emerse by Lareina Abbott”
A white edged orange rectangle slants across the middle of the image. Inside, white text reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Stitching Circle, Join us for a casual online meetup. Bring a beadwork, craftwork, or fiber art project to work on. Free for members of the Li Isprii patreon. $10 for non-members. Hosted by Jeremy Allard. May 26th, 6-8pm MT.” Behind the rectangle, in the corners of the image, a photo of crafting supplies arrayed across a wooden table, can be seen.
Rows of book covers line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on a light blue background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Metis Reads, May/June 2026”
White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Book Review, Wild People Quiet by Tara Gereaux”
White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Book Review: Metis Floral Beadwork Resources”
A white edged orange rectangle slants across the middle of the image. Inside, white text reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Stitching Circle, Join us for a casual online meetup. Bring a beadwork, craftwork, or fiber art project to work on. Free for members of the Li Isprii patreon. $10 for non-members. Hosted by Jeremy Allard. April 28th, 5-7pm MT.” Behind the rectangle, in the corners of the image, a photo of crafting supplies arrayed across a wooden table, can be seen.
A shelf of Metis-authored books rendered in a painterly style fills the bottom half of the image. The top half features white text on a light blue background reading, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Metis Reads — Book Club”
Rows of book covers line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on a light blue background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Metis Reads, April 2026”
White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Art Review, Cheryl L'Hirondelle: where the voice touches (((acts, utterances, transmissions for freedom)))”
White text on an orange background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Concepts in Metis Art: Attribution and Self-Introduction”
Rows of book covers line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on a light blue background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Metis Reads, March 2026”
White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Book Review: Inkwo for When the Starving Return”
Rows of book covers line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on a light blue background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Metis Reads, February 2026”
A close up image of colourful Metis beadwork on a dark background fills the top and bottom of the frame. In the centre, white text on an orange background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Spotlight on Metis Beadwork Artists”
White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Book Review: Finding Flora by Elinor Florence”
Rows of movie posters line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on an orange background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Spotlight on Metis Filmmakers”
White text on a dark blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Conversations, Returning Spirit to a Land in Crisis: A Conversation with Métis Artist Haley Bassett”
White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Running Toward the Storm: A Review of Kohkom's Babushka by Lianna Makuch and Joleen Ballendine”
White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Book Review, Beaver Hills Forever by Conor Kerr”
Rows of book covers line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on a light blue background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Metis Reads, October/November 2025”
White text surrounded by white dot painted flowers on an orange background reads “[Li Isprii stylized logo] 5 Indigenous-Owned Options for Orange Shirt Day.”
White text on a pale blue gradient with a faint purple tint reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Call for Submissions”
White text on a dark blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Conversations, Gleeful Mischief and the Metis Aesthetic: A Conversation with Li Isprii Creative Director Jeremy Allard”
Blue text on a pale blue background framed by watercolour water splashes reads: “Introducing: [Stylized Li Isprii Logo] A Red River Metis Arts and Culture Review”