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Candice Tugby
Candice Tugby Artist Gallery Contact Candice Tugby Manitoba Métis Federation My name is Candice Tugby, I am a member of the Manitoba Métis Nation. I use beading as a way to connect with my Indigenous culture. I am self taught, I draw most of my inspiration from nature and other Indigenous artists. Buy their work… Please…
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Candace Whitney Artist Gallery Contact Candace Whitney Gwich’in First Nation My name is Candace Whitney, I am a proud member of the Gwich’in First Nations. I am passionate about my art as it connects me to my heritage. I started learning to make dreamcatchers from a family member at a young age and it inspired…
Read MoreMonique Derouin
Monique Derouin Artist Gallery Contact Monique Derouin Ojibway My name is Monique Derouin, I am an Ojibway artist currently residing in Hamilton, ON. My jewelry business is Zhigaag Earrings. I am a self-taught artist, growing up I did not know a lot about my culture. Beading brings me closer to my Ojibway heritage and it…
Read MoreGabrielle Beaupre | Wet Earth Creations
Gabrielle Beaupre Artist Gallery Contact Gabrielle Beaupre Sapoteweyak Cree Nation My name is Gabi Beaupre, I’m the creator behind Wet Earth Creations. I am based in Brandon, MB. I began beading in November 2020, I am self-taught with the help of YouTube videos & posting questions in beading groups. I am so grateful for those…
Read MoreAshley Clark | Bougie Birch
Ashley Clark Artist Gallery Contact Ashley Clark Mohawk, Ontario My name is Katonhetsheri:io, Ashley Rae-Ann Clark. I was born and raised in Kingston, Ontario and my family is Bear Clan from the Wahta Mohawk community in Muskoka, Ontario. I began Bougie Birch in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic after losing my job. Suffering from double-carpal…
Read MoreJanice McNutt
Janice McNutt Artist Gallery Contact Janice McNutt Inuk My name is Janice McNutt, I am an Inuk artist. My Grandmother was born and raised in Aklavik, Inuvik. Although my father and Grandfathers are not Inuk, I am however a status Inuit from the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and take great pride in my background. I’m an…
Read MoreCarly Smith
Carly Smith Artist Gallery Contact Carly Smith Cree My name is Carly Smith, I am a self-taught beader, born in Northern Ontario and currently residing in Southern Ontario. I am of Cree descent and have an interest in all forms of Indigenous arts and crafts. I have a passion for keeping Indigenous art forms such…
Read MoreRiannon Tsosie
Riannon Tsosie Artist Gallery Contact Riannon Tsosie Navajo My name is Riannon Tsosie, I’m a young Navajo artist from Arizona. My inspiration and creativity came from my grandparents growing up with them as a young girl. I’ve always seen my paternal grandmother make authentic Navajo jewelry and would sometimes assist her in her work and…
Read MoreJoann Swamp
Joann Swamp Artist Gallery Contact Joann Swamp Mohawks of Akwesasne My name is Joann Swamp, I am a Mohawk artist currently residing on the Akwesasne Reserve. I am self taught, I started beading my own earrings and necklaces in high school. I have since expanded to baby moccasins, pouches, beaded purses, wampum bracelets, beaded bracelets, earrings,…
Read MoreLisa Charette
Lisa Charette Artist Gallery Contact Lisa Charette Wiikwemkoong Unceded First Nation My name is Lisa Charette, I am an Anishnaabe artist from Wiikwemkoong living in Ottawa. Following in my late mother, Mary Jane’s footsteps, I have been making one-of-a kind creations for over 25 years, including custom made regalia, ribbon shirts and skirts, beadwork, and…
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