Lilly Evelynn Lenhart of Lilly Bear Kreations

ROOTS : Driftpile First Nation

NOW : Sherwwod Park

Tansi,

My business name is Lilly bear Kreeations…I have been beading since I was 10 or 11…I learned from a elder in Prince George, and have picked up many skills since.

I love to create new pieces of beadwork..and it warms my heart when someone loves my work and wears it with pride. I learned how to sew from my mother, and to crochet, knit all at a early age as well.

My mother learned these skills in residential school..and said that was the only good thing she learned there, and wouldn’t talk aboat anything that happened to her or her siblings there.

I am married to my husband Bill for 25 years, I have 2 children Jolene and my son Dustin. I have 2 granddaughters and 2 great granddaughters.

I have been clean and sober for 31 years…I have worked in the service industry for many years and have recently retired.

I have always believed in helping people along the way in my lifetime just like my mom always did if you can put a smile on someone’s face with just a simple gesture do it!!!

Lilly’s Daughter, Jolene is also a IAM Collective Member – as well as her Niece & Grand neice