Emiliene Sinobert is an Ojibway woman in her late fifties and a citizen of Sagamok First Nation in Ontario. Quillwork is part of her roots and she has spent the last twenty-five years diligently handcrafting her quill boxes the traditional way. She learned her craft from a respected and esteemed Elder, in her community and now gives back to the native community by keeping the tradition alive through teaching the youth and others who are interested in learning the craft.

 “Quillwork is a long process from start to finish, if you are going to do it the old way” she says. Her husband Isadore. helps with preparation and has even assisted with the quillwork itself. Preparation includes gathering the birch bark, sweetgrass and quills used for the boxes in the proper seasons then the quills must be cleaned sorted and color dyed before they are ready for use. This team has produced exquisite and beautiful work of the highest quality.

 When I am working with the quills, I feel connected to nature and for me this very healing and comfortable.” She has sold her work throughout the United States and Canada and is now reaching for markets in Europe.

Emilene Sinobert
PO Box 906
Massey ON
P0P 1P0

 Phone numbers  

 (home) (705) 865-1061