My full name is Anastasia Naylor, and I am a citizen of the Métis Nation of Alberta. My first beading experience was in a moccasin making class with Elder Myrna Yellowbird during my undergrad at Augustana. Later I went on to grad school and became a Speech-Language Pathologist. I picked beading up again in 2020 from a Métis Nation of Alberta beading kit with instructions by Krista Leddy. I began making my own earrings and after a while I made too much to keep for myself. I started selling on social media and eventually at markets. I make earrings, keychains, and pins but hope to learn more. Beading makes me feel calm and connected to my culture. I am proud of my beadwork and grateful for the opportunity to share it.