bead work
Julie Grenier
Julie Grenier Artist Gallery Contact Julie Grenier Kuujjuaq, Québec Julie Grenier is from Kuujjuaq, a small community in Nunavik, Northern Québec. She currently resides in Notre-Dame-de-l’ile-Perrot, a small community west of Montreal, with her husband and three children. Having an Inuk mother and a Francophone father, she was raised with both sets of values from…
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Aaren McNary Artist Gallery Contact Aaren McNary Samson Cree Nation, Alberta My name is Aaren McNary, I am a Plains Cree artist from Samson Cree Nation currently living in Red Deer, AB. I have always been interested in beading and was taught by my mother as a child. My Mother was a victim of the…
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Nicole Beauchamp Artist Gallery Contact Nicole Beauchamp Métis Nation of Ontario My name is Nicole Beauchamp, I am a member of The Métis Nation of Ontario and I currently reside in Wendover. I find solace in traditional and contemporary native crafts, and I’m inspired by my Métis Grandmothers. Each piece is uniquely hand-crafted in the…
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Lizzie Mingeeak Artist Gallery Contact Lizzie Mingeeak Inuk, Ontario My name is Lizzie Mingeeak, I am an Inuk artist currently residing in Ottawa, ON. I learned a lot of my skills back in my hometown Iqaluit. Throughout my life, I’ve participated in a few cultural classes where they taught me how to sew mitts, parkas and…
Read MoreTracey Lynne Towedo | Kokumoon
Tracey Lynne Towedo | Kokumoom Artist Gallery Contact Tracey Lynne Towedo Aroland First Nation, Ontario My name is Tracey Lynne Towedo, I am the sole proprietor of KOKUMOON. My business began in honour of the spiritual journey of my Kokum on the full healing moon – Giizisoonhg Mnidoons. (11.12.19) Honouring the powerful connection and legacies of…
Read MoreKelsea Tan
Kelsea Tan Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Kelsea Tan Blackfoot, Ontario My name is Kelsea Tan, I am a Blackfoot artist and a painter. I also make biodegradable soap and bath products. Art is my way of connecting to my culture and helping others get involved in creating. My jewelry is inspired by nature and animals. All of…
Read MoreVanessa Myra David
Vanessa Myra David Artist Gallery Contact Vanessa Myra David Mohawk, Ontario My name is Vanessa Myra David, I am a Mohawk from Akwesasne, ON. My mother is my biggest inspiration and also my teacher. I enjoy learning new techniques and take inspiration from my family’s teachings. My family has owned a business since the early 90s,…
Read MoreAmber Asp-Chief
Amber Asp-Chief Artist Gallery Contact Amber Asp-Chief Tahltan First Nation, Ontario Amber is an Anishnabe and Dene beadwork artist, powwow singer and dancer. She learned to do beadwork from her family. Amber sat down and asked many different people to share their styles of beadwork. Amber now uses the two-needle style of beadwork taught by…
Read MoreAshley Rain Thompson
Ashley Rain Thompson Artist Gallery Contact Ashley Rain Thompson Akwesasne, Ontario My name is Ashley Rain Thompson, I’m a single mother of two children from Akwesasne, ON. I began beading at age of 10 and was taught by my family members. I specialize in moccasins, Iroquois-raised beadwork, and ribbon skirts. Buy their work… Please contact artist for…
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Anna Thompson Artist Gallery Contact Anna Thompson Mohawks of Akwesasne, Ontario My name is Anna Thompson and I am Mohawk from the Akwesasne Reservation. I am a full-time nurse in our community and I bead in the evenings and on my days off. I’ve always had an interest in beading ever since I could remember.…
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