Bernadette Gregoire
Bernadette Gregoire Artist Gallery Contact Bernadette Gregoire Okanagan Indigenous Tribe of British Columbia EMERGING FROM THE ASHES OF AN OKANAGAN CULTURAL GENOCIDE My name is Bernadette Gregoire, an Okanagan First Nation Artist of British Columbia, daughter of the late Dave and Edna Gregoire of the Bear Clan. My maternal grandparents are Edith and Christie Parker…
Read MoreCorrin Toews | Blue Sky Woman
Corrin Toews | Blue Sky Woman Artist Gallery Contact Corrin Toews Manitoba Métis Federation As a Turtle Islander, I believe in the beauty of each person that uniquely makes us all a part of Turtle Island. I love living by our Seven Teachings and I find comfort in beading. I see the beauty of our…
Read MoreBurlington Tooshkenig | Sweetgrass & Cinnamon
Burlington Tooshkenig Artist Gallery Workshop Contact Burlington Tooshkenig Bkejwanong I learned how to make sweetgrass baskets from my grandmother. I learned the skill as a child, and it has been a great part of my artistry ever since. Sweetgrass basketry in my home community was almost lost as a result of the skills not being…
Read MoreCaroline Lalonde | Shipek Mikunis
Caroline Lalonde | Shipek Mikunis Artist Gallery Contact Caroline Lalonde Sachigo Lake First Nation, Ontario Nanaboozhoo! Caroline Lalonde n’dizhnikaaz. Shipek Mikunis indigoog. Muashk indoodem. Sachigo Lake First Nation ndo nijibaa. My name is Caroline Lalonde. My spirit name is Shipek Mikunis, which means “Feather Falling to the Ocean.” I am Bear Clan, and I am…
Read MoreSage Karihwenhawe Hegdal
Sage Karihwenhawe Hegdal Artist Gallery Performance Contact Sage Karihwenhawe Hegdal Mohawk, Michigan She:kon, My family moved from Tyendinaga to Detroit in the 1920’s and many of us are still residing in the Detroit area. Unfortunately, most of our traditional knowledge was lost during that time, but I have had many teachers over the years that…
Read MoreMary Judy Sackanay | Wachi Medowin
Mary Judy Sackanay | Wachi Medowin Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Mary Judy Sackanay Albany First Nation, Mary Judy Sackanay’s Spirit Name is Wachi Medowin, translation “Mountain Song.” Judy is from Albany First Nation (Treaty 9 territory), and both of her parents, the Late Jean Sackaney nee LongPeter & Joseph Sackaney are Indian Residential School Survivors.…
Read MoreAimee Amikons
Aimee Amikons Artist Gallery Contact Aimee Amikons Anishinaabe, Ontario I am an Anishinaabe artist who wants to share the beauty I see with others through my beaded works and jewelry. When I was young the church had a very negative view on the Indigenous way of life which greatly influenced my family. As a result,…
Read MoreSharon Jones | Qisik Creations
Sharon Jones Artist Gallery Contact Sharon Jones Inuk, Salliq / Coral Harbour, Nunavut I started out making sealskin mitts with my mother and quickly fell in love with creating art with sealskin. I now make sealskin earrings, pendants, mitts, and hats. My favourite pieces to make are Inuit inspired pieces like uluit, and inuksuit. Please…
Read MorePatricia Rankin
Patricia Rankin Artist Gallery Performance Contact Patricia Rankin Anishinaabe, Ontario I am an Anishinaabe crafter and traditional jingle dancer. I have been on the learning path for many years and have met and learned from many traditional teachers along the way. I bead, make traditional ribbon skirts, and am a cook/baker of not only traditional…
Read MoreGermaine Catchpole | Mnopgwad Preserves
Germaine Catchpole Artist Gallery Contact Germaine Catchpole Anishinaabe from Lac Seul First Nation I am an Anishinaabe Kwe from Lac Seul First Nation. I produce a line of uniquely flavoured jams. Please contact for any inquiries. Buy their work… Please visit Mnopgwad.com to view Germaine’s work, or contact them for any inquiries. Mnopgwad Preserves Contact…
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