Miskwaadesi Studio was created to fill a gap in Indigenous cultural programming and access to traditional medicines in Richmond Hill Ontario.
Our inclusive programs welcome everyone in the community to take part. We encourage meaningful and respectful connections with Indigenous culture, the land, and one another.
Founder, Sarah Loretta Schuster (Zhaawashkwaa-Giizhigong-Biish-Kwe), is an Anishinaabe community organizer, hand drummer, traditional craft artist, and medicine gardener with maternal ties to Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation in Northwestern Ontario.
As an intergenerational survivor of the Sixties Scoop and an urban Indigenous adoptee, Sarah’s own journey of cultural reconnection inspired the creation of Miskwaadesi Studio. She understands firsthand the challenges of accessing Indigenous teachings and medicines in urban spaces. Learn more about her story here.
This work is made possible by a generous circle of volunteers, both Indigenous and ally community members, who walk alongside with a shared commitment to building a strong and collaborative community.
Made possible through strong partnerships with organizations like Richmond Hill Public Library and the City of Richmond Hill, this collaboration supports local Indigenous culture and community connection. Together, we create vibrant cultural spaces that uplift voices, honour traditions, and nurture healing.
VISION
Miskwaadesi Studio envisions a Richmond Hill where Indigenous culture and teachings are a living, breathing part of the community’s heart.
We see a future where people of all backgrounds come together in respect and curiosity to learn from the land, honour traditional medicines, and build meaningful connections.
Through inclusive cultural spaces and shared stories, Miskwaadesi Studio hopes to strengthen Richmond Hill’s ties to Indigenous heritage and nurture a community grounded in healing, understanding, and belonging.
