'It excites people': First Nations artists give beadwork a modern twist The longstanding tradition of beadwork is taking on a new twist among young First Nations artists who've developed a long string of social media followers, in turn driving their businesses. These three Ontario artists speak about how they got started and the intricacies of their work. Social Sharing Social media, pop culture treatment of beading help resurgence of craft that's still steeped in history Posted: Apr 04, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: April 4 Rebecca Doxtator, owner of Otsitsidesigns in London, Ont., is among a new generation of Indigenous beadwork artists who've combined tradition with novel ways to create works of art. (Submitted by Rebecca Doxtator)