Doris Lazore

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | September 7, 2022
Doris Lazore, quilts, quiltmaker, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Doris Lazore Artist Gallery Contact Doris Lazore Mohawk of Akwesasne My name is Doris Lazore, I am a Mohawk quiltmaker. I started quilting 45 years ago. In the beginning, I incorporated beadwork designs and also designed patterns of my own into quilt designs. I learned by watching and helping my mother and family make their quilts. I…

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Karen Dowan

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | September 7, 2022
Karen Dowan, ribbon skirts, Apparel & Clothing, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Karen Dowan Artist Gallery Contact Karen Dowan Dakota Cree My name is Karen Dowan, I am a Dakota Cree winyan / iskwew who designs finely-crafted ribbon skirts and accessories. I started my business “Ribbons and Roots” in 2020. The name reflects the deep connection many of us rediscover as we honour our roots; our ancestors and…

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Amanda Latreille

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | August 30, 2022
Amanda Latreille, Apparel & Clothing, jewelry, decor, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Amanda Latreille Artist Gallery Contact Amanda Latreille Inuk My name is Amanda Latreille, I am an Inuk artist from Iqaluit. I have always admired Indigenous jewelry and began taking beading classes with Tungasuvvingat Inuit just before the pandemic. After taking some online classes and learning social media, I am inspired to keep creating and bringing my…

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Lisa Beaucage | Beading Makwa

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | August 30, 2022
Lisa Beaucage, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Lisa Beaucage Artist Gallery Contact Lisa Beaucage Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation My name is Lisa Beaucage and my family is originally from the Chippewas of Nawash and Batchawana. I am currently settled in Algonquin territory. Currently, I am starting my Ph.D. at Carleton University attempting to create a program to properly implement the…

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Chanelle Barnaby

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | August 30, 2022
Chanelle Barnaby, beadwork, jewelry, hats, outerwear, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Chanelle Wasoqolamunabit Barnaby Artist Gallery Contact Chanelle Wasoqolamunabit Barnaby Eel Ground First Nation My name is Chanelle Barnaby, Wasoqolamunabit (sees with crystal eyes), I’m a Mi’kmaw artist from Eel Ground First Nation. Currently, I reside in Algonquin territory. I’m a beadwork artist as well as make real fur pompom hats. My work is very healing to…

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Elena Abel

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | August 29, 2022
Elena Abel, Apparel & Clothing, crafts, graphic design, signs, decals, stationary, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Elena Abel Artist Gallery Contact Elena Abel M’Chigeeng First Nation My name is Elena Abel, I am an Ojibwe + Anishinaabe Kwe, member of M’Chigeeng First Nation. Currently, I am living on unceded Algonquin territory. I work full-time as a Reconciliation consultant. During my free time, I enjoy creating original graphic designs for t-shirts, stickers,…

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Jessica Lavigne

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | August 26, 2022
Jessica Lavigne, Beadwork, seal skin, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Jessica Lavigne Artist Gallery Contact Jessica Lavigne Inuk My name is Jessica Lavigne, I am an Inuk artist from Northern Quebec. Currently, I reside in Saskatchewan. I have found my passion in beading almost 2 years ago. Growing up, I was always fascinated watching my late Aunt bead and I often find myself feeling closer to…

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Amanda Edmonds

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | August 22, 2022
Amanda Edmonds, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Amanda Edmonds Artist Gallery Contact Amanda Edmonds St. Mary’s First Nation My name is Amanda Edmonds, I am a member of St. Mary’s First Nation. I grew up in a home disconnected from culture, however, my mother taught me to be creative by teaching me to sew and craft. I’ve always been creative with different art…

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Kaija Heitland | Indigenous Nouveau

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | June 29, 2022
Kaija Heitland, beadwork, quillwork, moccasins, fabric design, classes, beadwork kits, teaching, traditional skills sharing, workshop facilitator, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Kaija Heitland Artist Gallery Contact Kaija Heitland Métis Nation of British Columbia My name is Kaija Heitland and I am a Métis woman living on Vancouver Island, on the traditional lands of the Cowichan tribes. I belong to the Cowichan Valley Métis Community and was born in Thunder Bay. The Métis side of my family comes…

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Faith Vaughan | MichifDesigns

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | June 29, 2022
Faith Vaughan, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Faith Vaughan Artist Gallery Contact Faith Vaughan Métis Nation of British Columbia My name is Faith Vaughan and I’m Red River Métis. On my Mother’s side, I am a direct descendant of Charles Trotchie, leader of the Round Prarie Métis and on my father’s side, I’m a L’Hirondelle/Bellerose. The first teacher I had was my godmother,…

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