Episode 5: "Together We Rise" with Pearl White Quills

In this episode of Rise Resilient, I chat (and she sings:) with Pearl (Dorvina Pearline White Quills) about the challenges she has overcome with the support of her family, friends, and community. Pearl is an inspiration, not only in her beadwork and drumming, but also in the way she is able to honour her past and share gratitude for her present while supporting the future of her children and her community. 

About Pearl (Bio provided by Pearl):

Dorvina Pearline White Quills (Pearl) is a Blackfoot artist from Kainai and Siksika in Alberta.  Pearl is a professional beadwork artist, creating authentic handmade Indigenous crafts in her flourishing family business ~ Bright Swan Creations. She also facilitates ribbon skirt making class and beadwork classes through The Mustard Seed community hub. Her passion for the drum allows her to also facilitate the Buffalo Women’s Drum Circle through Elizabeth Fry Society of Calgary and Calgary Women's Remand Centre. Currently, Pearl is working on her own Women's Fancy Shawl Regalia and she plans to follow the pow wow trail eventually. 

Pearl's mission is to empower First Nations through all forms of artistry and utilizing her spirituality as the foundation, where she not only brings her passion out but gives others the opportunity to gain the same confidence to do the same. As she continues to grow with knowledge, her purpose steadily becomes the love and light that this world needs more of. As her healing  journey has been a lengthy one, she is all about encouraging other First Nations to follow the Red Road. Commitment to her Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) way of life, has given her a vision to plant seeds for all to develop their own journeys in finding their purpose. She believes that her role in the community is important and needed,  creating unity through sharing some of what she has learned.

Find and support Pearl:

Facebook: Bright Swan Creations by Pearl

Facebook: Elizabeth Fry Society Drum Circle

Facebook: Curt Young and The Healers

Spotify: Little Baby Song