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Kablu Porter | Inuk Treasures
Kablu Porter Artist Gallery Contact Kablu (Miranda) Porter Inuit, Nova Scotia Since a young age I have been sewing by hand. I grew up watching my mother, grandparents, and Elders from my home community. I learned that sewing was and still is a useful skill. I always had a strive to create, and I love…
Read MoreBurlington Tooshkenig | Sweetgrass & Cinnamon
Burlington Tooshkenig Artist Gallery Workshop Contact Burlington Tooshkenig Bkejwanong I learned how to make sweetgrass baskets from my grandmother. I learned the skill as a child, and it has been a great part of my artistry ever since. Sweetgrass basketry in my home community was almost lost as a result of the skills not being…
Read MoreCaroline Lalonde | Shipek Mikunis
Caroline Lalonde | Shipek Mikunis Artist Gallery Contact Caroline Lalonde Sachigo Lake First Nation, Ontario Nanaboozhoo! Caroline Lalonde n’dizhnikaaz. Shipek Mikunis indigoog. Muashk indoodem. Sachigo Lake First Nation ndo nijibaa. My name is Caroline Lalonde. My spirit name is Shipek Mikunis, which means “Feather Falling to the Ocean.” I am Bear Clan, and I am…
Read MoreJoy Rogers | Karahkwa Jewelry
Joy Rogers Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Joy Rogers Six Nations of the Grand River, Ontario Joy is a member of Six Nations of the Grand River, Seneca. On her maternal side, she has Haudenosaunee (Six Nations) and Chippewa (Beausoleil FN) ancestry. She began beading in early 2021 and has learned most of what she knows…
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 MoreTammy Brant
Tammy Brant Artist Gallery Contact Tammy Brant Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Although I have always loved beadwork, I stopped beading for many years to focus on my family. However, as I have transitioned into becoming an “empty nester,” I have been able to put more energy into beadwork and practicing my skills. I…
Read MoreSarah Rousselle | Bead and Soul
Sarah Rousselle Artist Gallery Contact Sarah Rousselle Anishinaabe, Biigtigong Nishnabeg Hi! My name is Sarah, and I am Anishinaabe of the Bear Clan. My community is Biigtigong Nishnabeg in Ontario, Canada, where I was born and raised and lived until I was 25 years old. Growing up I was surrounded by many creative women including…
Read MoreMegan Merkley | Lakeside Designs Co.
Megan Merkley Artist Gallery Contact Megan Merkley Timiskaming First Nation, Ontario My name is Megan Merkley and my community is Timiskaming First Nation. My skills were learned by other Indigenous beaders on Treaty 9 territory where I currently reside. Through workshops and teachings, I was able to pick up the skill so that I can…
Read MoreTheresa Brant
Theresa Brant Artist Gallery Contact Theresa Brant Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory My name is Theresa Brant, I am from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. Once Covid-19 hit, I started to paint. My son is an amazing artist and I’ve always wondered if I could paint and it turns out that I can and I’m loving this new world.…
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