First Nations artists face surrendering beads at airport security due to carry-on limits

A Cree bead artist flying between Alberta and Quebec was disappointed recently when she had to choose what beads to leave behind at airport security. 

Jessica Sanderson-Barry, a member of the Chakastaypasin Band who lives in Edmonton, was travelling to Kitigan Zibi in Quebec for a hide camp. She was going to be using her beads for some special projects. 

She was disheartened when she had to leave a few vials of her beads at security, as only a certain amount is allowed in carry-on luggage, which she was unaware of at the time. 

“I was just, like, devastated,” said Sanderson-Barry. 

“I need these for specific projects,