Posts by Executive Assistant
Crystal Behn
Crystal Behn Artist Gallery Contact Crystal Behn Dene and Carrier of Treaty 8 Traditional Territory, British Columbia Crystal was born and raised in Treaty 8 Traditional Territory. She is of Dene and Carrier ancestry with her maternal roots from Fort Nelson, BC and her paternal roots from Fort St. James, BC. After watching her mother…
Read MoreLeanne Elson | Rugged Coast Crafts
Leanne Elson | Rugged Coast Crafts Artist Gallery Contact Leanne Elson Inuit Hi There! My name is Leanne Elson and I am Inuit from Labrador. I have been living in Fredericton for over 8 years and have been crafting since I was old enough to sew. I started learning to sew moccasins through my aunt,…
Read MoreMelissa Roberts
Melissa Roberts Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Melissa Roberts Attawapiskat, Ontario Melissa Roberts is Chippewa (Ojibwe Nation), Swampy Cree and Mohawk. Melissa learned her skills starting at a young age. Her Cree side of the family ware crafters and she was inspired to make things all the time. Her skills really flourished at various Indigenous camps…
Read MoreRobyn Ivory Pierson | Indigenously Infused
Robyn Ivory Pierson Artist Gallery Workshop Contact Robyn Ivory Pierson Anishinaabe, Curve Lake First Nation, Ontario Robyn Ivory Pierson is a proud Anishinaabe mother of three from Curve Lake First Nation. As the owner and creator of Indigenously Infused, she has dedicated her life to promoting and sharing the beauty of Indigenous culture through her…
Read MoreDiane Gauthier | Crafts n’ Stuff
Diane Gauthier Artist Gallery Contact Diane Gauthier Anishinaabemowin from Batchewana Bay, Ontario Hello, I am Diane, an Anishinaabemowin from Batchewana Bay, living in Gatineau. My mom worked with her hands and was creative, and now I follow in her footsteps. I am mostly self taught, however I had help along the way from my mom, a…
Read MoreMichelle La Forme
Michelle La Forme Artist Gallery Contact Michelle La Forme Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, New Brunswick Hello, I’m Michelle! I am an Indigenous artist with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, currently residing in Quispamsis, New Brunswick. I have loved being creative and working with my hands since a very young age – I…
Read MoreAlisha Finch
Alisha Finch Artist Gallery Contact Alisha Finch Ojibwe, Whitefish River First Nation Ontario My name is Alisha Finch. I am from Whitefish River First Nation, and I am Bear Clan. A lot of my teachings and knowledge came from Powwow friends, socials, and most of all, my Elders. Beading was taught to me from a…
Read MoreSpencer Lunham Jr | Setting Sun Basketry
Spencer Lunham Jr Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Spencer Lunham Jr Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation, ON I am a father, hunter, fisherman and a black ash basket maker. I am a third-generation black ash basket maker, and I learned from my gram, uncle, and aunt. I have 22 years of experience in…
Read MoreDonna Georgina
Donna Georgina Artist Gallery Contact Donna Georgina Ojibway, Garden River First Nation Boozhoo, my name is Donna Georgina. I am an Ojibway grandmother and a member of Garden River First Nation. I envision, design, and create ribbon skirts, shirts, shawls, and aprons. These garments are designed to promote and showcase what is an important part…
Read MoreCollin Reid
Collin Reid Artist Gallery Contact Collin Reid Heiltsuk/Wuikinuxv of Bella Bella/Rivers Inlet people, British Columbia My name is Collin, and I am an Indigenous artist from Bella Bella, BC. I grew up involved in our cultural potlatchs, singing, dancing and history. My work is all of my own designs and inspired by so many teachers…
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