Posts by Executive Assistant
Melanie Sampson | hi, love. greetings
Melanie Sampson Artist Gallery Contact Melanie Sampson Inuk, Nova Scotia Hi, I’m Mel! I’m a former radio broadcaster who has followed my entrepreneurial dream. I am an Indigenous woman (Inuk, Beneficiary of Nunatsiavut) who grew up in Labrador and now live in Nova Scotia. I spent 17 years as a broadcaster, promotions manager, and brand…
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Ashlynn Mayham Artist Gallery Contact Ashlynn Mayham Tataskweyak Cree Nation, Manitoba I first learned to bead from my grandmother and mother. I remember as a little girl, sitting and watching my Kohkum and her sisters bead together. My grandma raised me during my early years, while my mom was away at school in the city.…
Read MoreMary Ann Hilts | Little Fox’s Dreams
Mary Ann Hilts Artist Gallery Contact Mary Ann Hilts Algonquin, Ontario I am a self taught artist born and raised in Milton Ontario. I consider myself “Urban Indigenous” as I was not a part of a reserve or any band until I was an adult. I began making dreamcatchers about 25 years ago. Growing up,…
Read MoreRobert Joseph
Robert Joseph Artist Gallery Contact Robert Joseph Ojibway, Garden River First Nation Boozhoo, my name is Robert Joseph, I am a self taught oil painting Artist. Mama Aki (Mother Earth) is my inspiration. I don’t plan, or draw my landscape paintings beforehand, they come to life on the Canvas. My ambition in each painting is…
Read MoreEliska Podsednik | Mahkesîs Creations
Eliska Podsednik Artist Gallery Contact Eliska (Ellie) Podsednik Métis Nation of Alberta Mahkesîs Creations is a small, woman-run business specializing in handmade jewellery and art. Ellie, the Métis artist behind Mahkesîs Creations has always been an artsy gal. As a child, she spent time with her dad collecting stamps. Having an affinity for small, collectible…
Read MoreOphelia O’Donnell
Ophelia O’Donnell Artist Gallery Contact Ophelia O’Donnell Anishinaabe, Ontario Thank you for stopping by my profile! Initially, I learned to bead from my auntie, she taught me how to bead-wrap things. Pretty soon, I started bead-wrapping everything I could! I learned how to two needle flat stitch from a good friend and mentor, who was…
Read MoreVirginia Gardner
Virginia Gardner Artist Gallery Contact Virginia Gardner Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation Boozhoo! Welcome to my Artists Bio page. My specialty is digital designs. I do my best to have color, interesting visuals, and combine Indigenous and mainstream inspirations into my work. I think it’s important to include my Anishinaabe background to ensure visitors are aware that…
Read MoreTsatia Adzich
Tsatia Adzich Artist Gallery Contact Tsatia Adzich Métis Nation British Columbia Tsatia is currently a PhD student at Simon Fraser University in Geography. Their research mainly focuses on the urban Indigenous kinship networks and artistic connections within communities. For years, Tsatia’s primary relationship to beadwork and artistic traditions was supporting Indigenous artists by buying their…
Read MoreCrystal Fersovich
Crystal Fersovich Artist Gallery Contact Crystal Fersovich Métis Nation of Alberta Crystal is a member of the Métis Nation of Alberta. While she has always lived in urban areas, her mother’s side of the family is from Fishing Lake Métis Settlement in Eastern Alberta. Although Crystal is a lawyer by trade, she has loved art…
Read MoreRuby Sweezey | Ruby’s Art Metal Decor
Ruby Carol Sweezey Artist Gallery Contact Ruby Sweezey Algonquin, Ontario As a member of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan, Ruby is an accomplished artist with over 30 years of experience. Her repertoire includes large commissioned pieces, original paintings, as well as working with other artists. With the desire to challenge and extend her artistic expression, Ruby…
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