Raised beadwork by Niio Perkins Niio Perkins of Akwesasne is an acclaimed designer and bead artist. CTV’s Joel Haslam says her work is being showcased on the world stage.

On cold, frigid nights, the women of Tuscarora stayed warm inside working on their beadwork projects. Beautiful creations of beadwork items often called “whimsies” were made on the reservation and ...