Amie Charlie

Watson Lake, Yukon

Beadwork, Fringe Earrings

AmieAmie Charlie (she/her) is an Indigenous, Métis, and Irish Artist and Entrepreneur who was born and raised in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. She is a member of the Kaska and Gwich’in Nations. She holds a BA in International Development and is passionate about building community and sustainable business. As Co-Founder of AYDA, she is an advocate for mental health, women empowerment, and Indigenous rights. Amie is currently living in the Yukon and spends her free time creating beadwork and jewelry as Caribou Heart Designs. She credits her Grandmothers and younger sister’s teachings when it comes to learning beadwork and all of its creative forms.