Artist
Cheyenne Isaac-Gloade is a Mi’gmaq business-owner, Fashion designer, aritist and beader. originally from Listuguj Quebec and now based in millbrook Nova Scotia, She grew up in her community around culture, language and mi’gmaq way of life. She is also a Jingle Dress dancer in which she participates in pow wow celebrations across turtle island.
Since 2012 Cheyenne has owned her self-titled brand/ business originally called “Wasoweg (flower in Mi’gmaq) creations” which mostly focused on beaded creations such as earrings, necklaces, bangles, rings, medallions, beaded ropes, moccasin, etc. she also has a passion for sewing, designing and creating. This eventually morphed into “Chey Designs” her current fashion/ design label.
With a good foundation of traditional based knowledge of Mi’gmaq culture, and art (past and present), Cheyenne also reflects her personal style throughout her designs. She obtained a certificate at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design in the foundations and Aboriginal visual arts program. cheyenne continues to sharpen her entrepreneurial skills through various forms of training and experiences.
her work has travelled across the country and world, worn by influencers, artists, respected officials, and has been featured in films,the media, music videos, etc.
Cheyenne aspires to continue to create meaningful fashion and bring the presence of Indigenous designs to the forefront of the fashion industry while continuing to support, giveback and carry on culture through all of her work.
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HIGHLIGHTS
2021 | stylist/ desiGner (beaded medallion and sneaker) for Adrian morris of the band neon dreams.
2021 | small Collaboration with Wildhood costume Designer on regAlia for the featured film.
2021 | collab on Project samaqwan.
2021 | Shoes/ designs worn by Ashley Callingbull Indigenous Actress/ model/ influencer.
2021 | Released beaded airforce 1 sneaker project with husband in collaboration with Andy Hines and offsite talent agency.
2020 | Launched video as co-creative director for clothing company.
2019 | Collaborated on clothing business, fashion show with other designers.
2019 | Launching of Chey Designs.
2018 | Worked and was featured in Classified’s Music Video for Powerless.
2015 | Completed first Chiefs headdress for Chief of Millbrook First NAtion.
2014 | Featured work in the Beaverbrook art gallery in Fredericton NB.
2014 | graduated Aboriginal Visual Arts Program at NBCCD.
2013 | First fashion show in Fredericton NB featuring Lisa Charleyboy.
2012 | Beaded Mi’gmaq Flag for memorial of Chief Alphonse of Listuguj.
MEDIA & PRESS
CBC National | CBC Indigenous | Mi’kmaq & Maliseet News | The Chronicle Herald | Saltwire | Global News | The Star | The Marketer Magazine | APTN|
HONORABLE MENTIONS
2021 | Certificate of Recognition from the Honourable Dave Ritcey m.l.a of Bible Hill, Millbrook, Salmon River for bringing awareness to traditional Mi’kmaq Culture and art while giving back to Indigenous youth.
2017 | the honourable J. Michael MacDonald, Former Chief Justice of Nova Scotia, honourable mention on the designing of the prototype for the eagle feather holders that will be placed in courts across the province.