Posts by Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada
Aaren McNary
Aaren McNary Artist Gallery Contact Aaren McNary Samson Cree Nation, Alberta My name is Aaren McNary, I am a Plains Cree artist from Samson Cree Nation currently living in Red Deer, AB. I have always been interested in beading and was taught by my mother as a child. My Mother was a victim of the…
Read MoreNicole Beauchamp
Nicole Beauchamp Artist Gallery Contact Nicole Beauchamp Métis Nation of Ontario My name is Nicole Beauchamp, I am a member of The Métis Nation of Ontario and I currently reside in Wendover. I find solace in traditional and contemporary native crafts, and I’m inspired by my Métis Grandmothers. Each piece is uniquely hand-crafted in the…
Read MoreLizzie Mingeeak
Lizzie Mingeeak Artist Gallery Contact Lizzie Mingeeak Inuk, Ontario My name is Lizzie Mingeeak, I am an Inuk artist currently residing in Ottawa, ON. I learned a lot of my skills back in my hometown Iqaluit. Throughout my life, I’ve participated in a few cultural classes where they taught me how to sew mitts, parkas and…
Read MoreKelly-Ann Desrosiers
Kelly-Ann Desrosiers Artist Gallery Contact Kelly-Ann Desrosiers Inuk My name is Kelly-Ann Desrosiers, I am an Inuk artist currently residing in Montreal. I began painting as a teen in high school. My jewelry is inspired by my Inuit culture. My entire family is artistic, my pukuluk (mother) paints, sews and creates jewelry. My ajak (aunt)…
Read MoreTracey Lynne Towedo | Kokumoon
Tracey Lynne Towedo | Kokumoom Artist Gallery Contact Tracey Lynne Towedo Aroland First Nation, Ontario My name is Tracey Lynne Towedo, I am the sole proprietor of KOKUMOON. My business began in honour of the spiritual journey of my Kokum on the full healing moon – Giizisoonhg Mnidoons. (11.12.19) Honouring the powerful connection and legacies of…
Read MoreIsabelle Chapadeau
Isabelle Chapadeau Artist Gallery Contact Isabelle Chapadeau Inuk My name is Isabelle Chapadeau. I am an Inuk artist from Iqaluit, Nunavut. I began beading after a friend taught me, and I continued to practice at Native Montréal. When I moved back home, I taught myself how to sew and use sealskin. Working in an Inuit…
Read MoreAnnie Aningmiuq
Annie Aningmiuq Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Annie Aningmiuq Inuk, Ontario My name is Annie Aningmiuq, I am a self-taught, Inuk artist currently residing in Orleans, ON. I started off by making earrings for myself that I would use when I was on stage to throat sing. I then became more confident in my work and…
Read MoreKelsea Tan
Kelsea Tan Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Kelsea Tan Blackfoot, Ontario My name is Kelsea Tan, I am a Blackfoot artist and a painter. I also make biodegradable soap and bath products. Art is my way of connecting to my culture and helping others get involved in creating. My jewelry is inspired by nature and animals. All of…
Read MoreVanessa Myra David
Vanessa Myra David Artist Gallery Contact Vanessa Myra David Mohawk, Ontario My name is Vanessa Myra David, I am a Mohawk from Akwesasne, ON. My mother is my biggest inspiration and also my teacher. I enjoy learning new techniques and take inspiration from my family’s teachings. My family has owned a business since the early 90s,…
Read MoreAmber Asp-Chief
Amber Asp-Chief Artist Gallery Contact Amber Asp-Chief Tahltan First Nation, Ontario Amber is an Anishnabe and Dene beadwork artist, powwow singer and dancer. She learned to do beadwork from her family. Amber sat down and asked many different people to share their styles of beadwork. Amber now uses the two-needle style of beadwork taught by…
Read More