Kaija Heitland | Indigenous Nouveau

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | June 29, 2022
Kaija Heitland, beadwork, quillwork, moccasins, fabric design, classes, beadwork kits, teaching, traditional skills sharing, workshop facilitator, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Kaija Heitland Artist Gallery Contact Kaija Heitland Métis Nation of British Columbia My name is Kaija Heitland and I am a Métis woman living on Vancouver Island, on the traditional lands of the Cowichan tribes. I belong to the Cowichan Valley Métis Community and was born in Thunder Bay. The Métis side of my family comes…

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Faith Vaughan | MichifDesigns

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | June 29, 2022
Faith Vaughan, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Faith Vaughan Artist Gallery Contact Faith Vaughan Métis Nation of British Columbia My name is Faith Vaughan and I’m Red River Métis. On my Mother’s side, I am a direct descendant of Charles Trotchie, leader of the Round Prarie Métis and on my father’s side, I’m a L’Hirondelle/Bellerose. The first teacher I had was my godmother,…

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Ashley Bensoussan | Two Embers

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | May 13, 2022
Ashley Bensoussan, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Ashley Bensoussan Artist Gallery Contact Ashley Bensoussan Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory My name is Ashley Bensoussan and I grew up just outside of Tyendenaga Mohawk Territory. My younger sister has truly been the driving force behind the majority of my family learning more about our culture over the past few years. As she gained the knowledge,…

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Dawn Ashcroft

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | May 13, 2022
Dawn Ashcroft, Ribbon skirts, ribbon shirts, beaded pins, regalia, moccasins, mittens, dreamcatchers, acrylic paintings, beadwork, pine needle baskets, birch bark baskets, sweetgrass baskets, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Dawn Ashcroft Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Dawn Ashcroft Mitaanjigamiing First Nation My name is Dawn Ashcroft, I am an Anishinaabe-kwe from the Traditional Anishinaabe Territory of Treaty 3 with mixed ancestry of Welsh descent. I’ve had very few formal teachers due to the very early passing of my maternal Grandmother who was murdered. I am…

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Nichol Marsch | Beadwork by Nichol

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | May 11, 2022

Nichol Marsch Artist Gallery Contact Nichol Marsch Manitoba Métis Federation My name is Nichol Marsch, I am a Red River Métis artist/artisan from rural Manitoba/Treaty 1 Territory. I have a mixed media art practice that involves various mediums including beadwork. I have learned bead working from various teachers including friends, fellow Métis artists, leaders of Métis…

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Claire Johnston

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | May 11, 2022
Claire Johnston, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Claire Johnston Artist Gallery Contact Claire Johnston Manitoba Métis Federation Claire Johnston(she/they) is a Métis beadworker based in her Homeland of Winnipeg, MB. Claire’s family has scrip in St.Andrews and St. Clements, Manitoba and some of her family names include Johnston, Richards, Moore/Moar, Truthwaite, Brown and Thomas. Claire has worked with her hands since she…

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Terri Hansen

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | April 6, 2022
Terri Hansen, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Terri Hansen Artist Gallery Contact Terri Hansen Gwich’in My name is Terri Hansen, I am Gwich’in from the Delta Region of the Northwest Territories. I have learned these skills as a young girl from my Jijuu (Grandmother) and many elders who have passed. They have taught me all that I know and believe. I love…

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Maizie Little Shields

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | March 17, 2022
Maizie Little Shields, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Maizie Little Shields Artist Gallery Contact Maizie Little Shields Blood Tribe Reserve My name is Maizie Little Shields, I am an Indigenous artist from the Blood Tribe Reserve located in Southern Alberta, Canada. Growing up, I enjoyed watching my late Grandma bead. Her beadwork and unfinished projects were passed down to me after she left…

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Alexis Hekker

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 24, 2022
Alexis Hekker, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Alexis Hekker Artist Gallery Contact Alexis Hekker Métis Nation of British Columbia My name is Alexis Hekker, I am a Métis artist living and creating on the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa Nation. I was introduced to beading techniques through my community and fell in love with the art. I am bisexual and incorporate pride…

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Tobias Clarke

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | January 6, 2022
Tobias Clarke, Moccasins, Beadwork, Haudenosaunee Raised Beadwork, Acrylic Painting, Painter, Drums, Jewelry, Crafts, Medicine Bags, Quill Work, Author

Tobias Clarke Artist Gallery Contact Tobias Clarke Métis Nation of Ontario My name is Tobias Clarke – Niish Miigwanag, I am a verified citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario. I was born in North Western Ontario in a small town called Dryden. My knowledge of my ancestors were deeply hidden for many years in…

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