Whurlgurl's wisdom

Interview by Dr. Dawn Karima

 

Last updated 1/16/2016 at 12:21pm

Sabrina Cote Brooks

Brooks has made items with various chiefs such as Sitting Bull, Chief Joseph and others. "I see it as a way of connecting the past to the present."

DK: Such gorgeous art! Introduce yourself to us please.

SCB: My Name is Sabrina Cote-Brooks I am from Cote First Nation which is in Saskatchewan, Canada. I am proud to be an Ojibwe/Saulteaux woman. I am happily married with three children and I am a new grandmother.

I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to learn from my grandparents who lived a traditional lifestyle; they instilled many of the morals, values, and cultural beliefs in me at a young age. I grew up with strong ties to my culture and take pride in who I am and where I come from. I think it is extremely important to l...



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