My favorite piece of footwear isn’t actually shoes
My favorite shoes aren’t actually shoes. They are moccasins. They are comfortable and warm. I have 3 pairs. I’ll tell you about them.
One pair has beaded wolf tracks and soft rabbit fur. These were made from home tanned hide. When the box arrived, it smelled so good. It reminded me of good things from my childhood. They travel with me, and I wear them indoors wherever I am. The other 2 pairs are wrap around style.
The next pair I bought comes from a lady in High Prairie. They are made from home tanned hide. I bought them from her when I finished my bachelor’s degree. They are warm and comfy. They remind me to walk with a good heart and to be considerate of others. I wear these ones to ceremonies and when I’m learning something important.
The last pair is a beautiful teal blue. These are commercially tanned and dyed. They have beautiful beaded flowers. They are to remind me that I’m still here. I bought them after I finished my chemotherapy. They came from BC. I wear them anytime I’m doing anything related to the ovarian cancer that I had.
All these moccasins remind me to have hope. To walk in a good way. To have a good heart. To be considerate of others and that I am still here. My moccasins have taken me many places, but most of all, they bring me to a good place in my heart.
Sakaw Iskwew 