Posts by Executive Assistant
Eliska 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…
Read MoreTracey Grienke
Tracey Grienke Artist Gallery Contact Tracey Grienke Peepeekisis Cree Nation, Alberta Tracey started her own apparel line, LET THEM PLAY, as a way to educate others on Indigenous culture. This inspiration to educate came from her own experience of relearning her history and heritage. Tracey hopes that by creating apparel that challenges colonialism and uplifts…
Read MoreCarrie Benyk
Carrie Benyk Artist Gallery Contact Carrie Benyk Cree, Manitoba Carrie has lived in Manitoba all her life and is now recently retired. She is a self-taught artist but has been an avid painter since childhood. She enjoys creating cultural artwork such as moccasins, gauntlets and mitts, mini decoration drums, medicine bags, dreamcatchers, ribbon skirts, painted…
Read MoreVanessa Brousseau | Resilient Inuk Creations
Vanessa Brousseau Artist Gallery Contact Vanessa Brousseau Inuk, Ontario Vanessa is a family member and survivor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit. As an Indigenous woman, Vanessa has experienced abuse, neglect, racism and poverty. Vanessa’s business was created based on Elders providing her with their scrap seal fur and their belief…
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