Posts by Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada
James Darin Corbiere
James Darin Corbiere Artist Gallery Contact James Darin Corbiere Wikwemikong First Nation My name is James Darin Corbiere, I am an Anishinaabe, Bear Clan, originally from Wikwemikong on Manitoulin Island, Ontario. I grew up on the reserve where I used to be able to see colours around people. That is until bad things happened at the…
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Larry Parenteau Artist Gallery Contact Larry Parenteau Cree, British Columbia My name is Larry Parenteau, my spirit name is Wakeeya (Thunder). I am a Cree artist and a member of Witset First Nation. The spirit world is a major theme in my art and great healing comes from painting. We are all the Creator’s children…
Read MoreChloe Fitzsimons
Chloe Fitzsimons Artist Gallery Contact Chloe Fitzsimons Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation My name is Chloe Fitzsimons, I am a member of the Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation. My biological family such as my aunts, uncles, and mother were all scooped. Some of my aunts and uncle went to residential school and my mother was placed in foster…
Read MoreAshley Bensoussan | Two Embers
Ashley Bensoussan Artist Gallery Contact Ashley Bensoussan Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory My name is Ashley Bensoussan and I grew up just outside of Tyendenaga Mohawk Territory. My younger sister has truly been the driving force behind the majority of my family learning more about our culture over the past few years. As she gained the knowledge,…
Read MoreDawn Ashcroft
Dawn Ashcroft Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Dawn Ashcroft Mitaanjigamiing First Nation My name is Dawn Ashcroft, I am an Anishinaabe-kwe from the Traditional Anishinaabe Territory of Treaty 3 with mixed ancestry of Welsh descent. I’ve had very few formal teachers due to the very early passing of my maternal Grandmother who was murdered. I am…
Read MoreNichol Marsch | Beadwork by Nichol
Nichol Marsch Artist Gallery Contact Nichol Marsch Manitoba Métis Federation My name is Nichol Marsch, I am a Red River Métis artist/artisan from rural Manitoba/Treaty 1 Territory. I have a mixed media art practice that involves various mediums including beadwork. I have learned bead working from various teachers including friends, fellow Métis artists, leaders of Métis…
Read MoreClaire Johnston
Claire Johnston Artist Gallery Contact Claire Johnston Manitoba Métis Federation Claire Johnston(she/they) is a Métis beadworker based in her Homeland of Winnipeg, MB. Claire’s family has scrip in St.Andrews and St. Clements, Manitoba and some of her family names include Johnston, Richards, Moore/Moar, Truthwaite, Brown and Thomas. Claire has worked with her hands since she…
Read MoreRachelle Robinson
Rachelle Robinson Artist Gallery Contact Rachelle Robinson Métis Nation of Canada My name is Rachelle Robinson, I am a proud Métis person. I create unique art pieces that speak to my spirit. Each piece is one of a kind and is created in an organic way. My art is inspired by visions, dreams, intuitions, Elders, friends, and…
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Terri Hansen Artist Gallery Contact Terri Hansen Gwich’in My name is Terri Hansen, I am Gwich’in from the Delta Region of the Northwest Territories. I have learned these skills as a young girl from my Jijuu (Grandmother) and many elders who have passed. They have taught me all that I know and believe. I love…
Read MoreMaizie Little Shields
Maizie Little Shields Artist Gallery Contact Maizie Little Shields Blood Tribe Reserve My name is Maizie Little Shields, I am an Indigenous artist from the Blood Tribe Reserve located in Southern Alberta, Canada. Growing up, I enjoyed watching my late Grandma bead. Her beadwork and unfinished projects were passed down to me after she left…
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