Mariah Battiste,  beadwork designer and owner of Sundaylace Creations, was raised in Unamaki (Cape Breton) in Nova Scotia. She is a Mi’kmaw woman who is surrounded by a strong Mikmaq community who has helped her to stay grounded in her culture while exploring business opportunities. Her business is rooted in contemporary beaded jewelry for weddings, special occasions, or everyday wear. Mariah has an eye for beauty and has turned her love of jewelry and accessories into a beaded bling business. 

In January 2017, she expanded her business to include bead accessories and supplies in order to help other woman to be able to create beautiful beaded works of art in her community. She is community minded and willing to share her knowledge with others through workshops, events, or presentations.  

Sundaylace Creations, an Indigenous-owned bead store in Eskasoni, Nova Scotia, has been featured on CBC News multiple times

• https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/eskasoni-mariah-battiste-beading-business-entrepreneurship-1.6381848
  

   

• "Doug Ford wears it, Russ refuses it: Why gifts of beaded medallions are sparking debate", (July 31, 2025) 

  https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/beaded-medallions-gifting-debate-1.7595651 

• "Eskasoni businesses 'level up' with high-speed fibre optic internet" (November 12, 2021) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/eskasoni-high-speed-fibre-optic-internet-seaside-1.6243180

Canada Post Strike 2024: Sundaylace Creations was featured on CBC News during the 2024 Canada Post strike. 

• "Indigenous  businesses worry Canada Post strike will disproportionately affect them" (November 18, 2024) https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6568100 

CBC National News Live Today: Sundaylace Creations was featured on CBC National News Live Today.   "Canada Post strike could be a blow to Indigenous businesses shipping to remote communities" (November 15, 2024) https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/canada-post-indigenous-impact-1.7385372

"Bead with a Happy Heart" with Mariah Battiste, Stories from the Firecircle. (August 2024). PODCAST LINK: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Wa6OOdUTUyD8QNhtygHtk?si=9U2A7RvmQaOMhTBtCusAEQ

"Mariah Battiste: Building a Bead Dealer Dynasty" Little Island Conversations (March 2023) PODCAST LINK:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/08RrCPFwucQgwgdLfuS2J3?si=qcELBOjyQsyou54SpHMZSA

Entrepreneurship Truth & Reconciliation with Mariah Battiste, Cara Jones Speaks, Shedding Light on the Extraordinary PODCAST LINK: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Kvq8ptFH98vgzXRCqUGMl?si=RJiOuR_gRF-tqc91fFeegA

Mariah was featured in a chapter in Grace and Git Vol. 2

In this anthology, 21 voices from Atlantic Canada share their journey in entrepreneurship and life with raw vulnerability and unwavering resilience. From navigating systemic barriers to embracing cultural heritage, these stories illuminate unique challenges and triumphs faced by Indigenous Women.

To purchase Grace and Grit Volume 2 from Amazon- https://a.co/d/0Q7jSOx

Named after her maternal grandmother, Annie Battiste, is a proud Mi’kmaw woman and member of Potlotek First Nation situated in Unama’ki. She is a certified teacher, holding a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree (Educational Foundations) from the University of Saskatchewan. She works as an Reconciliation Consultant with multiple organization and engages in the creative side of Sundaylace Creations with helping with social media, campaigns, and long term strategic visioning.