Posts by Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada
Jennah Martens-Forrester | BannockBurrito
Jennah Martens-Forrester Artist Gallery Contact Jennah Martens-Forrester Splatsin First Nation I am a Cree, Saulteaux, and Tarahumara woman born in Mohkinstsis but raised on the Splatsin Enderby Reserve while my mother attended University. My family on my grandmother’s side were horse traders from Treaty 4 near Maple Creek and the Cypress Hills. My Tarahumara family…
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Sarah Fraser Artist Gallery Contact Sarah Fraser First Nations Reserve of the Mohawks of Kahnawake My name is Sarah and I am 3rd generation Mohawk. My ancestors originate from the First Nations Reserve of the Mohawks of Kahnawake in Quebec. My love for crafting has taken me to a place where I have been able to…
Read MoreDoreen Somers-Cardinal
Doreen Somers-Cardinal Artist Gallery Contact Doreen Somers-Cardinal Mohawk/Cree My name is Doreen Somers-Cardinal. My mother is from Tyendinaga and my father is from Chapleau Cree First Nation. I currently live in my husbands territory, Treaty #8. I am passionate about our traditions, culture and ceremony. I love to sew, whether I am beading or creating…
Read MoreCarrie Penchuk | Masks & More by Carrie
Carrie Penchuk Artist Gallery Contact Carrie Penchuk Métis I am Métis, descending from the Belcourt family, which are from the Papaschase band. I am a mother of 4 kids and we live on a cattle farm northeast of Edmonton. I started making masks when COVID-19 decided to show up and put driving school bus on halt…
Read MoreJoshua Hunt – Thred Design Company
Thred Design Company Artist Gallery Contact Joshua Hunt, Thred Design Company Pukatawagan First Nation Thred Design Company is an Indigenous-owned graphic design studio based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We offer contemporary, culturally-relevant, and respectful design solutions to Indigenous people across Canada. Founded by Joshua Hunt, an Ojibway and Cree from Pukatawagan First Nation, his eye for…
Read MoreTheresa Cook & David Dearhouse | CD Baskets
Theresa Cook & David Dearhouse Artist Gallery Workshop Contact Theresa Cook & David Dearhouse St. Regis Mohawk Reservation Wathahiiostha (Theresa) Cook is of the Deer Clan. From a young age, Theresa began helping her mother and grandmother make baskets and toys from black ash splints. Her partner, Atewenna;ron (David) Dearhouse is of the Turtle Clan. They are…
Read MoreRenée Dillard
Renée Dillard Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Renée Dillard Anishinaabe Renée is a Anishinaabe natural fiber artist and teacher, raised in Anishinaabe communities of Michigan. She has performed countless presentations in universities, museums and community organizations as well as teaches an immeasurable number of workshops & classes to elders and families in Anishinaabe communities. In 2010,…
Read MoreRebekah Jarvey
Rebekah Jarvey Artist Gallery Contact Rebekah Jarvey Chippewa Cree, Rocky Boy’s First Nation My name is Rebekah Jarvey. My Indian name is Carries Sweetgrass Woman and I come from the otter and ermine clans. I am a Chippewa Cree businesswoman, Blackfeet decedent and sewist who enjoys showcasing my rich cultural identity through designing, modelling, styling,…
Read MoreMarjorie Skidders
Marjorie Skidders Artist Gallery Contact Marjorie Skidders Mohawk, Akwesasne Marjorie Kaniehtonkie Skidders is a member of the Bear Clan of the Mohawk of Akwesasne. Marjorie has come full circle in her career as an artist, starting out with a bachelor’s degree in art and turning that into a 25-year career in education as a teacher,…
Read MoreMatricia Bauer
Matricia Bauer Artist Gallery Contact Matricia Bauer Prairie Cree, Sturgeon Lake First Nation Matrcia is a singer, songwriter, musician, drummer and an artist. Matricia teaches drum making, leather binding and many more traditional arts and craft workshops. She also has her own jewelry line where she infuses First Nations aspects of her culture into modern…
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