Indigenous artisans are creating products that they hope will help people stay connected to their roots — while also supporting their communities and the growing Indigenous economy. • Cecil Sveinson, from Poplar River First Nation in Manitoba, says the leather belts he makes proved so popular that he had to stop posting them to Facebook during the year in order to build up his inventory. • Now, he has over 70 in stock and can dye them to match people’s regalia. • “That’s probably my favourite part of doing this, that people appreciate my work and that it could make them feel good,” he said. • Dana Connolly, from Peguis First Nation in Manitoba, makes bath bombs and other wellness products infused with sweetgrass, cedar and sage, hoping the scents will remind people of home. • “Something as simple as a sweetgrass chapstick, putting it on ... and then remembering that time that maybe you went sweetgrass picking with your parents or your kokum,” she said. • “Really just having people remember who they are and embracing that.” • To read more, click the link in our bio. • • • Story: Oscar Baker III/CBC Video: Kevin Nepitabo/CBC • #cbcindigenous