Linda Cecilia Jackson (St. Regis Mohawk), Akwesasne, New York
Linda began weaving in her 40s, learning from her sister-in-law, Mae Bigtree, and now she herself enjoys teaching. She particularly favors weaving fancy baskets using the curled splint technique known locally as the popcorn weave. Linda has been honored with awards for her work from the Akwesasne Museum and the Iroquois Indian Museum in New York.
Sheila Ransom (St. Regis Mohawk), Akwesasne, New York
Sheila (known as Kanieson, which translates in English as "extravagant") is a Records and Licensing Manager for the St. Regis tribe. She was inspired by her godmother and mentor, Mae Bigtree, to learn to weave at age 41, and her tutoring was continued by other family members and friends. Sheila mostly weaves fancy sweetgrass baskets in various sizes.