Biography 

 

Gladys Michell, Fashion & Creative Designer, grew up in North Central British Columbia with her grandmother, Dr. Mary John, Stoney Creek Woman, (1998. Moran.  Arsenal Press)., Gladys learned how to sew Barbie™ clothes and designing her own doll patterns.  Her Granny Mary believed that every woman needed to have a skill not only for economic reasons but to ensure their way of life was carried on.   She draws her energy from her mother and grandmother.

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After selling their Forest Products business, Gladys was able to return to her creating and designing interests.  A good friend of hers led her back to the industry by having Gladys be a tester for bag making. Gladys developed some collaborations with other artists and designers. 

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Some of Gladys’ pieces of work has been sold around the world.  A proud moment in Gladys’ design career is one of her pieces was worn on the red carpet at the 2024 Academy Awards.

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Gladys lives with her husband at the Stellat’en First Nation near the Town of Fraser Lake, BC.  They have a son, many step children and grand-children.